Organic vegetables and sprouts is not without risks; the e-coli problems in Europe should be a concern in pet diets also. Dr. Gary Pusillo Poop is to an organic farm as liquid nitrogen fertilizer is to an Iowa corn farm. With the e-coli outbreak in Europe, we should be careful in believing that the term organic guarantees safe, risk free foods. All sorts of human and animal waste are used in organic farming operations throughout the world. Human waste; sometimes called night soil;”has been used to raise vegetables in Europe...

We all love to spoil our pets with tasty treats and chews but we always wonder what, if any, are the consequences of buying the ‘low end’ products on the market.  We are always told to buy products that are made in North America and that are sourced from reputable manufacturers (like Complete Natural Nutrition) and not from places such as China.  Dr. Pusillo, being an animal forensic scientist, hears first-hand about the dangers with overseas products.  Below is a ‘repeat offender’ that has Dr. Pusillo shocked and...

 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...

Perhaps the only nutrient that we use to wash, cool, sooth, refresh, entertain, and relax in is also the most common nutrient we take for granted. There are about 39 states in America that are in a current water crisis; shortages, and increasing pollution. The typical sewage treatment facility is not designed to take out modern pollutants, such as animal and human pharmaceuticals. Fish taken from most rivers and ponds currently show a detectible level of caffeine in their flesh and organs. If most fish tested in the US contain...

Krogers having issues with corn, who is next? http://www.tennessean.com/article/20110104/BUSINESS01/101040326/Recall+investigators+find+Kroger+pet-food+grains+had+elevated+toxin+level We hope that this post in June discouraged some pet owners from feeding diets with corn.  Watch for more posts from Dr. Pusillo on possible dangers in the future for our pets. … function fbs_click() { u=location.href; t=document.title; window.open("http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u="+encodeURIComponent(u)+"&t="+encodeURIComponent(t),"sharer","toolbar=0,status=0,width=626,height=436"); return...

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...

The 7 greatest concerns in 2011 for commercial pet foods, treats, and supplements Dr. Gary Pusillo As the worries of 2010 turn into a reality of 2011, what are the commercial pet food, treats, and supplements major concerns you and your professional pet health and nutrition advisor need to review and prioritize for 2011: Excessive bone fragments (and mysterious substances) in some canned and dry pet foods. Drug and heavy metals in some pet products from China, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina,...

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...

Dr. Gary Pusillo The pet food isle in most grocery stores has hundreds of potential choices; each a colorful reminder of what is possible. For most of us, life on a farm will be something only experienced in movies and on the internet. The diminishing amount of family farms and local farm markets will inevitably become more difficult to find. When you have a choice, you can make a decision to buy only locally grown, fresh and family farm-identified food that ensures that we will maintain the farmers that most likely will provide...

          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...