misc | ask the petxpert BY Bill Piechocki and Dr. Diane Sudduth, DVM What Are the True Facts for A Healthy Pet? Our daily challenges with any health issues are always to find viable information to discern factual health plans. If you have ever done a Google search for a health issue or question about the best way to feed or treat your pet on the natural side, it could drive you insane! Because of so much inaccurate information out there, it can cause much confusion. Our goal has always been to get our readers to think, question and resolve the best health solutions for their pets. These solutions involve your decisions on the foods and dietary decisions you have made, the medical plans you decided on including heartworm and flea prevention programs. It is imperative to understand that any drugs prescribed are not a preventive program but a treatment for a problem that your pet may potentially get. We have seen effective results in doing alternative testing in revealing improved health when we not only applied the real food switch but also added very specific foods, herbs, and botanicals. Tests for blood, hair and other newer technology verify that we are entering a newer realm for pet health. As professionals we also deal with obtaining the real facts. So much of a Google search is about paid results for the source and real factual information may be hidden because of financial interest. We often dig deep into studies and articles, many from top veterinary schools only to have them “disappear” in conjunction with the appearance of grants and endowments from interested parties such as pet food or pharmaceutical concerns. Real healthy pets start with you the pet parent. We must take a very proactive approach and believe with our eyes the results of our efforts. That means we must possess an enhanced knowledge of what healthy and normal are. Conditions such as vomiting and diarrhea are not illness but rather housekeeping. Many times, it can be a symptom of imbalances and toxins within the body. Food is the transport vehicle for removing these harmful substances. It is not the cause, but rather the body’s method of remedying an issue. We need to look beyond the food to identify all the other factors and behaviors that contribute to these conditions. Did you ever wonder why if you walk your pet and suddenly, they avoid a particular lawn or when you wash their bed, they won’t use it? What has changed? Could it be the lawn chemicals that were sprayed or an ingredient in your laundry detergent? Has your pet ever seemed to be “off” after you gave them their monthly pill, topical drops or latest injection? Did you do your homework to understand why the body is reacting against these things? We tend to believe labels, advertising, and advice that assure us of safe and effective results but what does this really mean? Daily we see advertising for medication that will “help” a condition that is followed by a strong warning that says “may cause.” Why do many only believe the “help” part and ignore or discount the “may cause” part? We have to remember that our pets communicate to us by their body language and reactions, not through an understandable verbalization like us. Research and learn what health and normal look like. Question ingredients, warnings and reactions in the products you use or give to them. Actions truly speak louder than words. Be the best pet parent you can be. Bill Piechocki, nutritionist and Dr. Diane Sudduth, DVM are partners in Fiesta Pet Deli in Pompano Beach, FL, and co-hosts of the PetHealthCafe.com radio show. Our 40 years in the animal field has provided us unparalleled vision and information which we pass to our clients daily. Visit us at www.PetHealthCafe. com or 800-940-7387. Call us for a free consultation or stop by Fiesta Pet Deli, 954-971-2500, we would be more than happy to help. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FOR OUR PETXPERT TO: PETS@ATLANTICAVEMAGAZINE.COM COPYRIGHTED these pets are available for adoption 21287 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton, FL 561-482-8110 www.tricountyhumane.org mango mahomes Pups A NO-KILL animal shelter. Open Tues - Sun 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Purr Alert! Meet Mango, a 7 month-old pretty girl who’s affectionate, calm, sweet and ready to curl up with you. Mango can get along great with kids and other cats, too! Adopt this easy going girl today! Oh, Mahomes, you’re a star! This big eyed boy was named after the Super Bowl MVP, and what a winner he is. A 9 lb, 4 month-old, neutered, brindled Lab mix, Mahomes is ready to play. Put him on yoUR team today! These adorable Rat Terrier mix puppies are a BLUR of love and cuteness just waiting to begin a happy life with you. We rescued their Mama and they were born here at TriCounty 3 months ago. 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