Category Archives: Terrier Health

EVO Small Bites are Larger Size

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Terrier Mama

I absolutely do not recommend Natura Pet and any of its petfoods (EVO, California Natural, Innova, etc) anymore. Since the company was purchased by Proctor & Gamble, there is no hope that their quality will remain. No matter what they … Continue reading →

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Stopping Fish Oil Before Surgery

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Terrier Mama

Lexi is scheduled for her spay surgery next Friday. I had learned previously that it’s best to stop fish oil 7-10 days before surgery, because of the anti-clotting properties. I stopped giving it the other day. I also just realized … Continue reading →

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First Raw Chicken Bones

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Terrier Mama

Yesterday I purchased a package of whole chicken wings. Last night after their dinner, I gave Mindy and Lexi their first raw chicken bones. First, I used a cleaver to chop them into the three separate wing pieces (including the … Continue reading →

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Science Diet – Recommended by Vets?

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Terrier Mama

UPDATE: I absolutely do not recommend Natura Pet and any of its petfoods (EVO, California Natural, Innova, etc) anymore. Since the company was purchased by Proctor & Gamble, there is no hope that their quality will remain. No matter what … Continue reading →

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Nutro Petfood Making Animals Sick

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Terrier Mama

It’s finally confirmed. Nutro Petfood (owned by Mars) has been making pets sick. http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/04/nutro_foia.html When are people going to wake up and realize that these huge commercial petfood companies are not producing quality products?

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Found a Lump on Lexi’s Leg

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Terrier Mama

This morning, I was petting Lexi, and I noticed that there was a strange lump on Lexi’s right upper thigh. I checked her other leg to see if it was symmetrical, but didn’t feel anything. I didn’t panic, because right … Continue reading →

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WholeMeals, Nothing But the Best. Hah!

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Terrier Mama

I was checking out one of the pet forums and a few members were chatting about this wonderful food sold at Petco called WholeMeals. They thought it would be a wonderful meal replacement for travel. First off, I knew anything … Continue reading →

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Iams for Him, Ramen for Me

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Terrier Mama

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University offers a print newsletter named “Your Dog.” They were giving away two issues for free to try, so I signed up. I really enjoy reading the Whole Dog Journal, so I thought … Continue reading →

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Thinking About a RAW Diet

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Terrier Mama

I have been thinking again about a RAW food diet for Mindy and Lexi. I am afraid of the commitment though. It’s a lot of work, and I don’t know if I will be able to keep it up. One … Continue reading →

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Cough Cough

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Terrier Mama

Well, Lexi was getting better last weekend, but on Sunday night, she started to cough again. Monday morning was worse, she was sneezing and coughing. Oh no! I think she caught a new bug on top of the old one … Continue reading →

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