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Three Things You Can Do RIGHT NOW to Help Your Pet Live Longer

June 5, 2019 by Dr. Dee Blanco 2 Comments

We love our dogs and cats just like family and, yet, when it comes to how to raise our fur babies, we have limited examples of what promotes their health and well-being. If you grew up with animals, you are likely familiar with free-feeding (just keeping food available in the plastic FIDO pet dish all day), the pitter-patter of excited feet when your animals hear the crinkle of a bag, the *pop* sound of a can opening, an after dinner walk for dogs, a hands-off approach to cats, etc.

What you and your folks likely didn’t know, especially if you grew up in the city, is this is a commercialized, industry-driven model for pet care. Companies which benefit from making pet care convenient, packaged, and deliverable are the ultimate designers of this highly unnatural approach to raising animals. From pet food to toys and even stuff you heard at the vet’s office, we’ve got some cleaning up to do!

Does My Pet Really Need All This Stuff the Vet Recommends?

June 5, 2019 by Dr. Dee Blanco Leave a Comment

Has this happened to you?

You get to the vet’s office with your new puppy or kitten. You want to do right by your animal, so, you do your best to learn how to keep your pet healthy and happy. Your vet recommends several products for flea and tick “prevention,” heartworm “prevention,” followed with several vaccinations.

Now you’re wondering, “Is all this stuff really necessary?!”

Do I have to get all this stuff my vet recommended if I want to keep my pet healthy and happy?

How Pet Food Labels Are Misleading

May 1, 2019 by Dr. Dee Blanco Leave a Comment

Are you worried about what is in the processed foods we feed our dogs and cats? I’m going to share with you how to read pet food labels, but, let me warn you — it’s going to be a bumpy ride!

I know you want to give your dog or cat the healthiest life possible. I’m all too familiar with that moment when you think you’ve picked a great low-carb, low filler product you’ve understood to be the best pet food diet and then you hear about potential toxins in an ingredient you know is in the food you just bought. You do your homework and then you find out how the people who benefit from the pet food industry have made it really complicated to understand the actual nutritive value of their products. You can’t help but wonder what those dog and cat food companies are trying to hide! UGH!

But, never fear! By the end of this blog, you’ll know what the best pet food diet really is!

Listen to my guest appearance on MSP! Holistic Veterinary Podcast Episode

February 28, 2019 by Dr. Dee Blanco Leave a Comment

Learn more about holistic veterinary care in Episode 70 of Adam Copeland’s My Shity Podcast!

I had a great time talking to Adam Copeland on his podcast about the benefits of working with nature rather than against nature when it comes to natural pet care. Adam asked some great questions about holistic veterinary practices and how they can be a game changer in the lives of our animals!

If you want in on the conversation, you can hear Episode 70 of MSP on iTunes, Google Play, I Heart Radio, and Spotify.

Don’t miss the “poop” tips at the end of episode!

Why is it important to detox your pets?

February 12, 2019 by Dr. Dee Blanco Leave a Comment

If you found this blog, you are one of the few who considers an obvious truth about the toxicants in our every day lives.

The chemicals impacting human health also have a harmful effect on our pets’ health.

Every day, your dogs and cats are exposed to the same toxic chemicals and heavy metals as every human on the planet. Heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, aluminum and nickel deteriorate vibrancy and good health in humans and animals alike. Added to this toxic soup are common toxicants including pesticides, herbicides, phthalates, food additives, petrochemicals, other environmental toxins including solvents, volatile organic compounds (VOC’s found in paints), and medicinal drugs! I’m sorry to say – the list continues to grow as corporations produce products that are not tested, monitored or carefully regulated.