Itchy Dog or Cat? It Could Be Food Allergy Dermatitis

Food allergy dermatitis, more precisely known as cutaneous adverse food reaction, is a chronic skin disease that affects both dogs and cats.

Reaction to certain foods is the third most common allergy in dogs, after flea allergy dermatitis and atopic dermatitis (hypersensitivity reactions to mold, pollen, dust, mites or other allergens in the environment).

Companion animals can suffer from dermatitis due to flea, atopic or food allergies alone, or in combination, such as flea and environmental allergies—sometimes all three.

Dogs and cats with food allergy dermatitis, if continuously fed the same diet, do not have seasonal variation—they are usually itchy year round. Occasionally, dogs may have gastrointestinal signs as well, including diarrhea, vomiting or flatulence.

While flea allergy dermatitis is also the most common allergy in cats. There seems to be more cases with food as the sole allergy in cats than in dogs. When the food allergy dermatitis is recognized, cats may have extremely itchy skin, especially around the head, face and neck area.”

Since cat owners expect to see grooming behavior in their pets, it can be difficult to recognize mild itchiness versus normal grooming behavior.

Many mildly affected cats with allergies may never be brought to the dermatologist. Dogs are not grooming animals, so any increased licking is usually interpreted by owners as a problem.

Dogs with cutaneous adverse food reactions may itch anywhere, especially the face, ears and feet. That is also true for pollen and mold allergy—the signs can look exactly the same.

Both dogs and cats may scratch and chew affected areas until they inflict skin damage, and they may have recurrent skin or ear infections. The veterinary dermatologist must evaluate the animal and determine the nature of the allergy.

The onset of food allergy signs can appear suddenly, at any age, and continue as long as the offending food continues to be eaten. It might be assumed that a food allergy has resulted from a recent change in diet, yet it has been shown that dogs may regularly eat a food for at least two years before visible signs of an adverse reaction.

Also, rather than being caused by some exotic ingredient, reactions are generally elicited by common food ingredients—and those eaten most often by the animal.

Animals usually react to a protein source such as chicken, beef, soy or egg, but they can also react to a carbohydrate or preservative. Other possible dietary allergens include dairy products, poultry, lamb, wheat, corn and rice. Dogs and cats may react differently to ingredients in their food in different geographic locations because of variability in available proteins, manufacturing techniques or additives.

Food allergy dermatitis is diagnosed by means of an elimination diet. The animal is prescribed a homemade or commercial diet that contains a single protein and a single carbohydrate to which he or she has never been exposed, while all the other food elements are completely eliminated.

If the animal´s diet is variable, especially for cats that live outdoors and have access to mice, birds or other food, it may be more of a challenge to select ingredients for the elimination diet trial that are not likely to have been consumed previously.

Any elimination diet must be adhered to strictly in order to diagnose the presence or absence of a cutaneous adverse food reaction in the animal. The animal must not be allowed to have treats such as raw hide chews, pig´s ear treats, other chew toys of animal origin or flavored medications and vitamin products—only the prescribed diet and water.

Once the offending food item is removed from the pet´s diet, it may take weeks until the animal has relief from the clinical signs. The testing period usually lasts 8–10 weeks.

If the signs improve, and food allergy is suspected as a result of the elimination diet, a “diet re-challenge” is then performed. The animal is returned to the original diet plus treats. If that animal is food allergic, the clinical signs should worsen within hours or days, confirming food allergy.

But that doesn´t mean that the animal doesn´t also have flea or environmental allergies.

It is not yet known why some animals develop allergies to foods. Theories involve individual variability in absorption of protein breakdown products during digestion, or that in the gut of an allergic patient larger molecular weight proteins trigger allergic reactions or intolerance when they are detected by the immune system.

That is why commercial hydrolyzed diets are sometimes prescribed to help diagnose food allergy. In hydrolyzed diets, common protein ingredients are altered to have a molecular weight below the presumed allergic threshold.

The good news is that if the pet is food allergic, veterinarian and client can then work together to discover
exactly which foods are the culprits and eliminate those foods from the animal´s life.

Food Allergy

Food “allergy” or “hypersensitivity” results from an immunological (antibody-mediated) reaction to certain glycoprotein molecules generated during digestion. Immunological reactions likely involve genetic predisposition.
Food “intolerance” is a negative physiological response that can be induced by proteins, food additives, toxins or bacterial contamination.

Even if cutaneous adverse food reaction is caused by a true allergy, there are no reliable skin or blood tests currently available to make the distinction. In the case of either allergy or intolerance, an elimination diet is used to determine that an animal is reactive to certain foods.

The Essentials of a Dog's Healthy Coat
What a dog looks like on the outside is likely an indication of what is going on in the inside.

If a dog's coat is matted, dull or has an unkempt appearance, chances are that the animal needs more essential fatty acids (EFAs) in its diet.

EFAs such as omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids play a critical role in the health of a dog's skin and coat and also contribute to the animal's overall good health.

Pet foods are SUPPOSEDLY manufactured to maintain the health of healthy pets and already contain adequate essential fatty acids, but some pets may need more EFAs in their diet

The best example is how a dog with dry, maybe scaly skin would benefit from having some additional oil containing EFAs added to its diet. Pet owners should utilize an appropriate amount of Ocean Omega Fish Oil to be added to the diet.

The body cannot make essential fatty acids, so they must be added through diet. Dogs with skin and coat problems should be fed pet food mixed with higher amounts of Ocean Omega Fish Oil and improvements should be noticed in about 28 days. The most noticeable improvements will be seen at about seven weeks.

At seven weeks, you should look at the dog and see how his coat has improved.

Even in Maine, where we see our share of Moose, one seldom sees this in a residential neigborhood!

Thanks Vickie for sending me these!

BH
Ocean Omega
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I saw these pictures today in one of the message boards that I co-author. I would simply ask that we all say a prayer for the folks that are affected by these devasting wildfires. Say a prayer for their beloved animal companions as well!

If you have read this and looked at the pictures, then you have prayed for your fellow Americans. Thank You. Please inform all that you can.

Q: What do you get when you cross an elephant with a kangaroo?
A: Holes all over Australia.

Q: What do you get if you cross an elephant with a whale?
A: A submarine with a built-in snorkel.

Q: Why did the elephant cross the road?
A: Chicken's day off.

Q: Why do elephants have trunks?
A: Because they would look silly with glove compartments.

Q: Why do elephants drink so much?
A: To try to forget.

Q: How can you tell if an elephant is getting ready to charge?
A: He pull out his Diners' Club card.

Q: What do you get when two giraffes collide?
A: A giraffic jam.
Q: Why did the chicken cross the road?
A: To show the armadillo that it was possible.

Q: Why did the chicken cross the road?
A: To get away from Colonel Sanders!

Q: Why did the chicken cross the road twice?
A: Because it was a double-crosser.

Q: Why did the Iraqi chicken cross the road?
A: To take over the other side.

Q: Why did the chicken cross the playground?
A: To get to the other slide.

Q: Why did the chicken cross the beach?
A: To get to the other tide.

Q: Why did the dinosaur cross the road?
A: Chickens hadn't evolved yet.
A frog telephones the Psychic Hotline and is told, "You are going to meet a
beautiful young girl who will want to know everything about you."

The frog says, "This is great! Will I meet her at a party, or what?"

"No," says the psychic. "Next semester in her biology class.
A frog telephones the Psychic Hotline and is told, "You are going to meet a
beautiful young girl who will want to know everything about you."

The frog says, "This is great! Will I meet her at a party, or what?"

"No," says the psychic. "Next semester in her biology class.A frog
telephones the Psychic Hotline and is told, "You are going to meet a
beautiful young girl who will want to know everything about you."

The frog says, "This is great! Will I meet her at a party, or what?"

"No," says the psychic. "Next semester in her biology class.A frog
telephones the Psychic Hotline and is told, "You are going to meet a
beautiful young girl who will want to know everything about you."

The frog says, "This is great! Will I meet her at a party, or what?"

"No," says the psychic. "Next semester in her biology class.

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New Dog Cross Breeds
-- Did you hear about the new dog cross-breeds?
They crossed a Collie and a Lhasa Apso. The new breed is a Collapso, a dog that folds up for easy transport.

They crossed a Spitz and a Chow-Chow. The new breed is a Spitz-Chow, a dog that throws up a lot.

They crossed a Pointer and a Setter. The new breed is a Poinsetter, a traditional Christmas pet.

They crossed a Great Pyrenees and a Dachshund. The new breed is a Pyradachs, a puzzling breed.

They crossed a Pekingese and a Lhasa Apso. The new breed is Peekasso, an abstract dog.

They crossed a Irish Water Spaniel and a English Springer Spaniel. The new breed is a Irish Springer, a dog fresh and clean.

They crossed a Labrador Retriever and a Curly Coated Retriever. The new breed is a Lab Coat Retriever, the choice of laboratory researchers.

They crossed a Newfoundland and a Basset Hound. The new breed is a Newfound Asset Hound, a dog for financial advisors

They crossed a Bloodhound and a Labrador. The new breed is a Blabador, a dog that barks incessantly.

They crossed a Malamute and a Pointer. The new breed is a Moot Point, owned by....oh, well, it doesn't really matter.

They crossed a Collie and a Malamute. The new breed is a Commute, a dog that travels to work.

They crossed a Deerhound and a Terrier. The new breed is a Derriere, a dog that's true to the end.

They crossed a Bull Terrier and a ShihTzu. The new breed is a uhh, I'll get back to you on that.....

In a recent entry of this Ocean Omega Notes Blog I have mentioned the start of an informative pet healthcare message board that I am a co author of with one of my nearest and dearest friends and OO clients, Barbara Sanders of Howling Acres. I have received many inquiries at our OO website, both from existing customers and visitors searching our website for advice on creating their own pet food diets in lieu of last SPRINGS PET FOOD CONTAMINATION RECALL DEBOCLE. I have included a direct quote from Barbara, posted earlier today on our afore mentioned Animal Partners Message Board

Here is Barbaras Direct Quotation regarding the diet:

Ok here goes Wild Diet
Organic beef, venison, chicken, bison,rabbit or goat or any like meat that is available in your location. Organ meats should be added whenever possible, liver and such. Pork must be added to venison as there is no fat in venison. There are no hormones in the meats I feed as everything I can get my hands on is free range or I do not eat it or feed it. It does take some doing. We are lucky here getting more local farmers and its not cheap but in the long run I do not have vet bills. If you sweet talk your local hunt clubs you can get venison that they do not use. They usually keep only the choice cuts.

I grind the meats (I have a heavy duty grinder) and add, sweet potatoes (never white) carrots, and any veggies available,(none of the nightshade family) brewers yeast, flaxseed meal, garlic, cider vinegar,no salt, Omega 3 fish oil, eggs (shells and all or you can grind the shells to a powder and add that) organic brown rice,(white rice has no nutritional value) string beans, squash,(you can use frozen out of season) and cut up apples. Do not grind apples or they will make a mush that plugs your grinder. This is kind of a melange of stuff but its a bit like what wild wolves eat when they make a kill. The first thing they do is eat the organs and then the stomach contents. Then they let the meat ferment a few days and come back to the kill and eat the meat and then the bones. To this diet I add raw meaty bones a couple of times a week. I also make my own yogurt( I don't think wolves get that)(recipe if you want it) and they get that for breakfast twice a week along with more eggs (I have my own chickens). Its kind of a common sense diet keeping them healthy and happy. I also feed fish at least once a week and fish oil every day.
This is a raw diet, nothing cooked. It takes some doing as I have nine 100lb dogos with hearty appetites. I have a dog freezer in the kennel. They have music but are not allowed to watch tv, too much violence.

Keep in mind wild animals do not eat every day so you can fast your dogs every few days if you like. Sometimes I do.

You will get controversial comments about omnivores and carnivores. I will not debate that.

This is what works for me. I do supplement with some dry food as a base because I cannot always have enough food on hand to keep up. I use Blackwood 5000 which is a catfish based food. I have to cheat sometimes.

I also use diatomaceous earth three days a month for fleas, ticks, heartworm and general parasites. I do not use any toxic poisons or chemicals on my dogs.

I DRIVE MY VETS NUTS!!!!!

OCEAN OMEGA , ALONG WITH AN OLD FRIEND AND CLIENT, AND A NEW BUSINESS ASSOCIATE, HAVE CREATED A FORUM FOR INFORMATION. IT IS CALLED ANIMAL PARTNERS AND THE LINK IS: http://members6.boardhost.com/Wolf/ WE WELCOME ONE AND ALL TO PARTICIPATE.

This is the mission statement from that message board:
Animal Partners:
MISSION STATEMENT:To present and exchange positive and diverse information garnered from the experience of animal advocates who are dedicated to enhancing their collective knowledge regarding the nuturing and welfare of animals by providing information and assistance towards an ultimate goal of quality lives for the companions of the pet owner be it Hobbyist or Professional. To delight, educate, amaze, and provoke the imagination of pet fancier, professional, and animal lover alike and to encourage interaction within these communities. We present a forum for animals to have a voice and educate their owners. It is our intent to be informative and unbiased while sharing information and experience yet encouraging you to make your own decisions.

I would like to openly invite friends and clients of Ocean Omega, and readers of this Ocean Omega Notes Blog, to please visit our BRAND new message board and participate, we are looking for healthy exchange of informative and inspirational tidbits regarding animal health and welfare, and positive anecdotal pets rights advocacy.

We look forward to receiving your input and we hope that you visit our message board often.

BH
Ocean Omega Promoting Gopod Health In ALL Pets!
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I recently received this picture from one of Ocean Omega Clients, showing her Great Danes in a very "relaxed" atmosphere. This qued my thought process that with the onset of "Autumn Leaves Falling", that our pets are even more so now becoming house pets, due to the onset of cold weather.

The soon to be darker, colder seasonal days, will have our pets becoming more confined indoors. This coupled with them coming into a warm house, and then going out into a cold environment, induces more itching and dry skin.

Our all natural Ocean Omega Menhaden Fish Oil contains vitamin e , a known enhancement for promoting good skin. Our fish oil dissipates scaling, itchy dry skin, and helps to strengthen your pets immune system.We will soon be announcing the addition of a new line of companion products which will include a chondroitin and glucosamine line of products for cats, dogs, and horses.

Help make your pets seasonal cold dark days less intrusive by helping to promote good health and keep those nasty cold weather ailments at bay. Try our products, you'll be glad you did , and so will your beloved friends and companions.

BH
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Horse Jokes

Q) What animal has more "hands" than feet?

A) Why, a horse, of course!
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Q) What is the best type of story to tell a runaway horse?

A) A tale of WHOA!

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Q) How long should a horse's legs be?

A) Long enough to reach the ground.

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Q) When do vampires like horse racing?

A) When it's neck and neck.

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Where do horses stay in a hotel?

In the bridle suite.

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What did the waiter say to the horse?

I can't take your order. That's not my stable.

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What's the quickest way to mail a little horse?

Use the Pony Express.

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Then there was the horse trainer who told riders that the hardest part about learning to ride was the ground.

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I had a near death experience that has changed me forever. The other day I went horseback riding. Everything was going fine until the horse started bouncing out of control. I tried with all my might to hang on, but was thrown off. Just when things could not possibly get worse, my foot gets caught in the stirrup. When this happened, I fell head first to the ground. My head continued to bounce harder as the horse did not stop or even slow down. Just as I was giving up hope and losing consciousness, the Walmart manager came and unplugged it. Thank Goodness for heroes!

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... Then, of course, there are horses with six legs. Those that are being ridden.

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How does a horse from Kentucky greet another horse?

With Southern Hospitality!

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There was a famous jockey that never lost a race. When asked how he achieved this, he replied, I whisper in the horse's ear: Roses are red, violets are blue. Horses that lose are made into glue.

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A cowboy goes into a bar, has a beer, walks outside and finds his horse has been stolen. He walks back into the bar, fires his gun through the ceiling. "Which one of you mothers stole my hoss?" he yells. No one answers. "All right, I’m gonna have one more beer and if my hoss ain’t outside by the time I finish, I’m gonna do what I dun in Texas." He drinks another beer, walks outside, and his horse is back. So he gets on it and gets ready to ride out of town. The bartender walks out of the bar and asks, "Say pardner, what happened in Texas?" The cowboy turns to him, and says, "I had to bloody walk home."

*****

Q) What does it mean if you find a horse shoe?

A) Some poor horse is walking around in his socks.

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Q) What did one horse say to the other horse?

A) The pace is familiar but I can't remember the mane.

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Q) What are the only animals to sleep with their shoes on?

A) A horse, of course!

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How many horses have three legs?

They all do!

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Q) What breeds of horses can jump higher than a house?

A) All breeds. Houses don't jump.

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Q) A man rode into town on June 3rd, stayed a week, and rode out on June 3rd. How is this possible?

A) His horse's name was June 3rd.

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Q) How do you make a small fortune in the horse industry?

A) Start with a large fortune.

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An out-of-towner accidentally drives his car into a deep ditch on the side of a country road. Luckily a farmer happened by with his big old horse named Benny. The man asked for help. The farmer said Benny could pull his car out. So he backed Benny up and hitched Benny to the man's car bumper. Then he yelled, "Pull, Nellie, pull." Benny didn't move. Then he yelled, "Come on, pull Ranger." Still, Benny didn't move. Then he yelled really loud, "Now pull, Fred, pull hard." Benny just stood. Then the farmer nonchalantly said, "Okay, Benny, pull." Benny pulled the car out of the ditch. The man was very appreciative but curious. He asked the farmer why he called his horse by the wrong name three times. The farmer said, "Oh, Benny is blind, and if he thought he was the only one pulling he wouldn't even try."

I have recently received quite a few inquiries about our Ocean Omega Seahorse Brand Flavored Equine Fish Oil, but the main question most clients are asking is the following:

How long does it take to start seeing results?

Because our product truly works from the inside out, it will take time for you to see the full benefit of adding Ocean Omega Seahorse Brand Flavored Equine Fish Oil- to your horse's diet grow to fruition.Typical results are as follows: within the first month you will see skin and coat improve, often including the disappearance of any allergic dermatitis and flaky skin. In the second month, you should begin to see some overall improvement in the health of the horse, including appetite, alertness, and temperament. Over the third and fourth months, you will generally see marked improvement in hoof quality, a lessening of joint pain, and an increase in fertility.

Ocean Omega Seahorse Brand Flavored Equine Fish Oil

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Unlike flax and other vegetable omega-3s,Ocean Omega Seahorse Brand Flavored Equine Fish Oil is immediately usable by the horses body, without tricky bio-conversions. The research of some 25,000 studies have practioners saying if you can have only one nutritional supplement, it should be fish oil. This product can dramatically reduce the need for additional neutroceuticals and supplements

Ocean Omega feels confident that our recommendation to you that supplemental omega-3 is highly beneficial to horses is a sound one. The investigative science is still ongoing, but the benefits have long been clear to our Ocean Omega Seahorse Brand Flavored Equine Fish Oil users.

Ocean Omega hopes you choose the simple, safe, natural foundation of good health, Ocean Omega Seahorse Brand Flavored Equine Fish Oil- for horses. Once you have your horse on Ocean Omega for a few months, you can then reassess what, if any, supplements and pharmaceuticals you need in addition. the early data overwhelmingly supports this directive for horses.

BH
Ocean Omega Promoting Good Health In ALL Pets!
www.oceanomega.com

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We are encouraging pet owners to enjoy the special 15% Maine Friends of Animals Discount being offered by Ocean Omega on 8,16, or 32 ounce bottles of either our Plus or Gold Fish Oil through the month of October - which will in turn support our ongoing animal welfare efforts and will benefit your four-legged companions as well!

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I wanted to list A VERY CUTE EXPOSE that I received from one of my Ocean Omega Clients regarding an amazing interaction with a polar bear and some sled dogs, however I couldn't get the pictures to load into this blog. PLEASE feel free to e mail me, and I will send you an e mail with attachments. You have to see this to believe it!

Heres' some sled dog jokes for your enjoyment:

Q: Why did the hunter name his sled dog Frost?
A: Because Frost bites!

Q: How can you tell if you have a stupid sled dog?
A: It chases parked snowmobiles!

Q: What did the sled dogs say when their pizza was delivered?
A: "Arctic hare, lemmings... Hey! Didn't we order puffins on this thing?" (And what about the mutts-erella cheese?)

Q: What did the hunter say when the polar bear ate his sled dog?
A: "Well, doggone!"

Q: What do sled dogs say before telling you a joke?
A: "This one will sleigh you!"

Q: Why did the sled dog cross the snow softly?
A: Because it just got hit by a snowmobile and couldn't walk hardly.

Q: What is the difference between Santa Claus and a warm sled dog?
A: Santa wears a whole suit - a dog just pants!

Q: What did the vet say to the musher who brought in a sled dog with caribou steak on its head, seal meat stuffed up its nose, and lemmings stuck in its ears?
A: "Your dog isn't eating right."

Q: Why did the sled dog in the Iditarod race wear little booties?
A: Because its kamiks were being repaired!

Q: What is worse than a sled dog howling at the moon?
A: A whole team of sled dogs howling at the moon!

Q: What do you get if you cross a sled dog and a cheetah?
A: A dog that chases snowmobiles - and catches them!

Q: What do you do if your sled dogs won't run?
A: Get the AHA (Arctic Husky Association) to make an emergency service call.

Q: What do you do when you park your sled in very cold weather?
A: Plug in your dogs.

Q: What is the difference between a sled dog and a mailbox?
A: You don't know? No wonder we're not getting any mail from the Arctic!

Q: What kind of dog sniffs out new flowers on the tundra?
A: A bud hound!

Q: What would you get if you crossed a puffin with a sled dog?
A: A dog that lays pooched eggs!

Q: What time is it when ten sled dogs are chasing a polar bear across the ice?
A: Ten after one.

Q: What does a sled dog that was an Iditarod competitor become after it is ten years old?
A: Eleven years old.

Q: What did the sled dog take when it was run down?
A: The description of the snowmobile that hit it!

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Q: How long are a sled dog's legs?
A: All the way down to the snow. (Or maybe... four feet?)

Q: Where are sled dogs trained?
A: In the mush-room!

Q: What is a sled dog's favorite sport?
A: Formula 1 drooling!

Q: Why did the sled dog bite the man's ankle?
A: Because it was a short dog and couldn't reach any higher!

Q: Why do sled dogs bury their bones in the ground?
A: Well, doesn't everybody put their leftover food in the refrigerator? (Permafrost is a handy thing, y'know.)

Q: Why do sled dogs bury their bones in the ground?
A: Because they can't put them in the trees!

Q: Why is it called a "litter" of puppies?
A: Because they mess up the whole igloo!

Q: What do you call a litter of young dogs that have come in out of the snow?
A: Slush puppies!

Q: How did the sled dog make antifreeze?
A: It ran off with her blanket!

Q: Where should you leave your dog team and sled?
A: At the barking lot!

Q: How is a sled dog like your nose on a cold day?
A: They both run!

Q: Where do sled dogs go when they've lost their tails?
A: A retail store.

Q: Ten sled dogs shared one umbrella, yet none got wet. Why?
A: It wasn't raining. (There's no drownpour here - the Arctic is a desert.)

Q: What do you call a sled dog with no legs?
A: It doesn't matter what you call it, it still won't run!

Q: How many legs to sled dogs have?
A: Six. Forelegs at the front and two at the back!

Q: If your sled dog fell through a hole in the ice, what is the first thing it would do?
A: Get wet!

Q: How many hairs are in a sled dog's tail?
A: None. They're all on the outside.

Q: What did the sled dog with a limp say after it finally tracked down and cornered the hunter?
A: "You're the #&%@!#%* that shot my paw!"

Q: Why did the sled dog run in circles?
A: It was the watchdog and needed winding.

Q: How do you make a slow sled dog fast?
A: Don't feed it!

Q: Why aren't sled dogs good dancers?
A: Because they have two left feet!

Q: What did one sled dog say to the other while leaving the party in the igloo?
A: "That was one of the best parties we've ever been to... and then you had to go and do that on the floor!"

Q: Why is a sled dog like an apple?
A: They're both red, um - except for the sled dog. (Editor's note: How did this stupid joke get in here?)

Q: How can you tell if you have a stupid sled dog?
A: There's a long pause after "Bow" while it tries to remember "Wow".

Q: How can you tell if you have a stupid sled dog?
A: Buries its tail - wags its bones!

Q: How can you tell if you have a stupid sled dog?
A: When you give it that canned food from down south - it just eats the meat-by-products part!

Q: What's a sign that your sled dog may not be an Iditarod winner?
A: The toupee on its back keeps falling off.

Q: What's a sign that your sled dog may not be an Iditarod winner?
A: It's made by Sony.

Q: What's a sign that your sled dog may not be an Iditarod winner?
A: Its collar doubles as its medic alert bracelet.

Q: What's a sign that your sled dog may not like you?
A: You catch it gnawing on your snowmobile's brake line.

Q: What's a sign that your sled dog may not like you?
A: Whenever you're having a bath, it decides to fetch electric appliances.

Q: What do sled dogs play with to amuse themselves?
A: Their "Sony Sleigh Station".

What we say to sled dogs: "Mush! Hike! Gee! Haw!"
What they hear: "Blah! Blah! Blah! Blah!"

First sled dog in heaven: "For fourteen years I survived storms, fights with polar bears and wolves, falls into crevasses, plunges through the ice into the icy ocean..."
Second sled dog in heaven: "How did you get here?"
First sled dog in heaven: "When I was sleeping, my stupid owner ran over me with his snowmobile!"

Patient: "Doctor! I keep thinking I'm a sled dog!"
Doctor: "How long has this been going on?"
Patient: "Even since I was a pup."

Sled Dog Tip: You can't trust your dog to watch your lunch.

Q: Yiiii! There's something coming that's making an awful noise! It's got 22 eyes, 42 feet - and it looks all furry! What is it?
A: Hey, that's just Olayuk and his dog team!

Why is it... that when you blow in your dog's face, it gets mad - but when you take it for a ride in the truck, it sticks its head out the window?

The Final Word: "The more people I meet, the more I like my sled dogs."

Ocean Omega fish oil is good for dogs - and cats! Veterinarians first used omega-3 fatty acids in the form of fish oil to treat canine allergies but now
recommend it for a wide variety of conditions ranging from kidney disease to
arthritis and high cholesterol. Adding Ocean Omega fish oil to your dog's food provides anti-inflammatory effects and can help relieve itching due to atopic
dermatitis, an allergy-related skin condition.

The Veterinary College at Colorado State University found that fish oil
helped with toenail loss in dogs!

Toenail Loss In Dogs - Lupoid onychodystrophy is a disease in dogs that
causes them to lose their toenails. A research team studied the effect of
fatty acid supplementation (for example, fish oil ) in
treating dogs with this condition. This study compared the fatty acid
concentrations in the blood and nails of normal and affected dogs. Studies
showed an improvement in the conditions of dogs with lupoid onychodystrophy,
but researchers don't know if the improvement is due to the
anti-inflammatory characteristics of fatty acids or if affected dogs
developed the condition because of a fatty acid deficiency.

Thanks to medical advances, cats are now able to survive some conditions
and illnesses that were once fatal. But these same problems -
hyperthyroidism, heart problems, urinary tract obstruction, and diabetes can
damage the kidneys. Strays are at particular risk, since they are more
likely to have been exposed to toxins that can damage the kidneys, as are
aging cats since their kidneys may not function very well.

Ocean Omega-3 fatty acids may help improve kidney function. Be sure to
supplement with Ocean Omega fish oil, not flax seed oil, since cats can't convert the linoleic acid in flax seed oil to the final form, arachidonic acid.

So, in the wake of all these acute kidney failures, there is at least ONE
more healthy thing that you can do for your pets, give them Ocean Omega "Oil In The Cat" Fish Oil!

BH
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It is with great pride and bias that I announce the arrival of Ocean Omegas' newest member, and of my first grand child.

Addah Maureen Holt baby girl came into this world at 3:40 a.m. today October 1, 2007.

Tedy Bruschi be warned she weighed in at 9lbs 10ozs., and she is absolutely beautiful!

BH
Ocean Omega Promoting Good Health In ALL Pets!