White is hot! Dr. Gary Pusillo According to PPG, a leading international coatings company, white is hot for the 2011 car colors. Twenty-one percent of 2011 model year cars around the world are white. Black and silver were tied for second place with 20 percent, with gray coming in next at 13 percent. Silver ranked #1 last year. What has this to do with pet nutrition? White is also very “hot” in the world of commercial pet foods. The amount of “white fish,” “white tuna”  foods and treats is increasing in availability...

As you can see from the map the North East is going to be overrun by mold spores after the flood waters recede and the air temperature increases.  Most putritive molds associated with flood waters are capable of multiplying so rapidly that before your pet knows it,  a close-to -the -ground life style will become a mine field of harmful microbes and their byproducts. Before you let you pet into the micro mine field make sure its GI health is protected with food supplements designed specifically for a dog and not a humans GI...

 By: Dr. Gary Pusillo ………And this little Piggy went wee wee  wee  all the way to your house. Open any popular pet product catalogue and you can buy your own little piece of a “little piggy” from China. Just when you thought melamine in Chinese products was enough, they are shipping piggy parts laced with clenbuterol! Currently there are reports that human consumers of pork products in China became ill and ending up hospitalized with stomach pains and heart palpitations after consuming pork laced with Clenbuterol...

I wish you and your loved ones a Christmas full of authentic experiences, bountiful expressions of joy ,and an unending supply of unconditional love. I wish you freedom from oppressions, depression, aggression, and the burdens of life that prevent the quality of life you deserve. Traditional images of the first Christmas, often depicted animals and people existing  in harmony; sharing and appreciating  a time of peace and  contemplation. While our pets cannot appreciate the miracles’ of Christmas, they often share in our...

In the world of fat supplements for animals most supplement and feed companies treat your pet as if you were at a Pretzel stand. To the traditional supplement and feed companies your pet only needs the “pretzel” that they sell no matter the species, age or physical condition of your pet. If you have a Amazon parrot, “give them one of our pretzels”. If you have a poodle, “give them one of our pretzels”. If you have a tiger “give them a big one of our pretzels”. If you need something a little...

          Although SOME ‘sponges’ (and Doggie Dental chews), if chewed very well, are easily passed through the digestive system.  Some Veterinarians highly discourage their feeding due to several concerns including the possibility of mild dehydration and sometimes even blockages.  Though most dogs chew them up very well and they are super tasty, often being compared to a nutritious McDonlads french fry, these products are of very poor nutrition quality and should be avoided.  Always consider feeding...

I had recently heard that Kelp, a.k.a bladder wrack, a.k.a fucoidan, a.k.a Quercus marina, can remove tartar and had to dive into a research frenzy to figure out the truths.  The truth is there is no truth… well no solid evidence anyways.  While there are many different uses for kelp, each has its lack of consistent scientific ‘back-up’.  Tartar reducing I was unable to find any credible writings on however I am a firm believer that we have not figured out everything in the world just quite yet, :).  There are also...

We all know that the pet industry today has a lot of flaws.  These flaws are now migrating their way over to the human side of things.  Not only can you catch parasites from your pet but now you can catch them just by handling their food!  What worries me is that this information JUST came Are they really so different? Both need help with the simple things in life we take for granted. This bond can have so many positive effects but do we see it for what it really is? Or is it just a pet? out on the news a few days ago. ...

Politicians found to be illegally spending taxpayer money, Senators suddenly being exposed with lovers other than their spouse, movie stars caught drugged out; easily create excuses and fake remorse once they are caught and face a guilty verdict.  There are times in all our lives that we have to decide once and for all what we stand for and what our identity really is. If you believe in an optimum diet for your pet then follow your belief no matter what the “real” cost!  If you want a raw diet without the initial cost,...

I know people in the US that are using implants in their best animals. I think the US will one day require every animal to have its own permanent ID for traceability.  Under regulation from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, all sheep born in the United Kingdom on or after Dec. 31, 2009, must have two identifiers: one electronic and one visual. The Netherlands also passed similar legislation. The legislation was drafted, in part, to facilitate the early identification of health and safety problems through...