HEALTH AWARENESS
Do NOT give your puppy or adult dog any form of Rawhide, Rope Toys, or Greenies.
From Hartford Animal Hospital
At a cardiology conference this morning I learned that the nutritional information I have been giving my clients is accurate. Nothing new was revealed, but it is important to ensure that my information is correct. Canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a potentially fatal heart disease, has been occurring/recognized in low-risk breeds of dog since 2015. It was discovered that many of these dogs were fed "grain-free," boutique, nontraditional diets. Since that time veterinarians have been attempting to determine the cause of this unusual spike in DCM. Was it the absence of grain, the presence of other ingredients, or some other factor(s)?
Veterinary nutritionists and cardiologists, particularly at Tufts and U.C. Davis, have come to the conclusion that the problem is linked to the addition of PEAS, LENTILS, BEANS, POTATOES, and SWEET POTATOES to the dogs' diet. Soy and peanuts have not been implicated in the etiology of DCM in dogs. If these
foods are found within the top 10 ingredients in a dog food, it is a high-risk diet which could lead to DCM. Dogs with
DCM can be assymptomatic for years before they are critically ill. The good news is that DCM can be mostly reversed, if caught early, by changing the diet, eliminating the offending ingredients.
Please read your pet food labels, and stop feeding the sweet potato treats!
At a cardiology conference this morning I learned that the nutritional information I have been giving my clients is accurate. Nothing new was revealed, but it is important to ensure that my information is correct. Canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a potentially fatal heart disease, has been occurring/recognized in low-risk breeds of dog since 2015. It was discovered that many of these dogs were fed "grain-free," boutique, nontraditional diets. Since that time veterinarians have been attempting to determine the cause of this unusual spike in DCM. Was it the absence of grain, the presence of other ingredients, or some other factor(s)?
Veterinary nutritionists and cardiologists, particularly at Tufts and U.C. Davis, have come to the conclusion that the problem is linked to the addition of PEAS, LENTILS, BEANS, POTATOES, and SWEET POTATOES to the dogs' diet. Soy and peanuts have not been implicated in the etiology of DCM in dogs. If these
foods are found within the top 10 ingredients in a dog food, it is a high-risk diet which could lead to DCM. Dogs with
DCM can be assymptomatic for years before they are critically ill. The good news is that DCM can be mostly reversed, if caught early, by changing the diet, eliminating the offending ingredients.
Please read your pet food labels, and stop feeding the sweet potato treats!
We put a great deal of time and effort into our puppies to help insure they are confident and well adjusted. However, when they go to their forever families they will still experience times of fear and uncertainty. Rustic Ridge recommends not to baby your puppy during these times, but to reassure them that they are okay and bring them through any fear. Doing so will continue what we started, which is to have a confident, stress free, happy puppy. The bonus is that your puppy is learning he or she can trust you.
Rustic Ridge Labradors raises all of our Puppies on Purina Pro Plan Chicken and Rice Puppy under One Year
As adults we transition to Purina Pro Plan 30/20 Sport.
At the age of 8 we transition to Purina Pro Plan Bright Minds Chicken and Rice.
The Purina Products have served us and our Labradors well for many years.
Rustic Ridge Labradors NEVER RECOMMENDS GRAIN FREE FOODS.
As adults we transition to Purina Pro Plan 30/20 Sport.
At the age of 8 we transition to Purina Pro Plan Bright Minds Chicken and Rice.
The Purina Products have served us and our Labradors well for many years.
Rustic Ridge Labradors NEVER RECOMMENDS GRAIN FREE FOODS.
Crates are a great training tool! Your pup is in its happy place where they are safe, keep their best chew toy and favorite item to cuddle with for naps!
They learn to control their bladder as well as when it’s an appropriate time and place to potty once they get out of their crate. It’s a win for for your puppy and a win for you. 🤗🐾💞
They learn to control their bladder as well as when it’s an appropriate time and place to potty once they get out of their crate. It’s a win for for your puppy and a win for you. 🤗🐾💞
Please Be Aware of This Info!
All dogs require training starting from a young age. Labradors are known for their amazing temperament, however, they still require training. They want nothing more than to please their owners, they simply need clear rules and to know what is expected. That comes through training!
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