"I used to use salmon oil as well. It's a great source of omega 3's. My dogs now get krill oil - for the same reason. Being a raw feeder, the human grade food I give them is often grain fed which ratchets up the omega 6 in the meat. So the…"
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A Cautionary Tale
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrea Johnston Mar 29. 9 Replies 0 Favorites
Now that spring has sprung in most cold places in Canada and the US, this story tells a most cautionary tale of dogs around ponds, rivers, lakes, with thin ice. Keep all our doodles safe. …Continue
I just knew these were out there: coywolf
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nancy, Ned, and Clancy Feb 8. 8 Replies 0 Favorites
I came across this piece Coywolf in the HP Canada addition. Some of…Continue
A Prayer for All the Angels of Newtown
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bonnie and Kona Dec 23, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Favorites
I have long loved The Tenors (formerly the Canadian Tenors) but this song with Charice just takes my breath away, and I think is very appropriate for the little ones so horribly lost. …Continue
Happy Thanksgiving
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lonnie & Libby Lu Oct 8, 2012. 17 Replies 0 Favorites
Hi all fellow Canadians on DK. Hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving weekend with family and friends. It truly hits home this year how much we have to be grateful for especially if you have good…Continue
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Andrea Johnston replied to Melanie & Sasha's discussion Excessive Drooling While Riding in the Car"Our Riley drooled horribly from his first car ride and then promptly threw up and he continued to drool excessively and throw up until he was almost four years old. Now he loves the car and has stopped drooling. Your pup is young and is likely…"
Andrea Johnston replied to Adrienne's discussion Raw Diet????"After feeding more than one dog to an early death, I started my research and have been feeding a species appropriate diet for about 10 years now. I follow what is known as the raw meaty bones diet that has been written about and espoused by vets…"
Andrea Johnston replied to Joanne ~ Spud*'s discussion Look at Spud's Toe, Please"I can't say for certain but it does look like a hot spot. However, Molly had a spot above her toes that started out small and red and moist. We tried everything, as did two vets, but it did not get better until a third vet did yet another…"
Andrea Johnston replied to Jen and Annie's discussion long camping trip - what to do in the group Raw Food Eating Doodles"Hey glad to hear that all went well. BTW, I had the same trouble with my two doodles on leash. They would pull me and dart to greet people, etc. I tried every collar out there including a prong collar. The only thing that worked was the Halti.…"
Andrea Johnston replied to Andrea Johnston's discussion A Cautionary Tale"OMG how scary that must have been. So glad your story turned out OK."
Lori & Quincy replied to Andrea Johnston's discussion A Cautionary Tale"Just before Hurricane Sandy was able to hit Long Island, my DH and I went down to the beach for a last walk before the storm. Quincy was just little, still sleeping in a crate at night. When we got down there, a big Golden was swimming…"
Lynda Kamrath replied to Andrea Johnston's discussion A Cautionary Tale"Scary. I always worry about my dogs in the ocean because if they got swept out, I would not try to rescue them even though I am a very good swimmer. The same thing with mountain lions. Yes, they are around here, and I had decided…"
Star and Goldie replied to Andrea Johnston's discussion A Cautionary Tale"How scary! Thanks for sharing this. It's a good reminder that things can happen in the blink of an eye and to always be vigilant of our surroundings!"
BG and Gavin replied to Andrea Johnston's discussion A Cautionary Tale"Yikes...scary. Glad the outcome was good."
Camilla and Darwin replied to Andrea Johnston's discussion A Cautionary Tale"How horrifying, I'm glad he is okay!"
Jane, Guinness and Murphy replied to Andrea Johnston's discussion A Cautionary Tale"I can't imagine it....terrifying I'm sure."
Karen & Jackdoodle replied to Andrea Johnston's discussion A Cautionary Tale"OMD, I'm so glad he's okay! What a horrible experience for both the dog and the owner!"
Andrea Johnston posted a discussionA Cautionary Tale
Now that spring has sprung in most cold places in Canada and the US, this story tells a most cautionary tale of dogs around ponds, rivers, lakes, with thin ice. Keep all our doodles safe. Dog Falls Through Thin Ice. See More
Andrea Johnston replied to Willow and J's discussion cold / warm wraps for limping leg?"Jen I've used that to very good effect on Riley. Totally forgot about it in this instance. I've used this to good effect on myself as well."
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- About Me:
- I am computer network analyst working for the Canadian federal government. My job is so secret, even I don't know what I really do. :-) I live in a rural area in eastern Ontario, Canada and have a long suffering husband who has a home office, so our doods are never left alone.
- What Type of Doodle(s) do you have? What are their names? Tell us about your doodle(s) or any other pets you have!
- I have two Goldendoodles although one is entirely black. Riley is a few months shy of 3 years old; he's the black one. Long, soft wavy hair. Molly is 2 1/2 years old and is very poodley in nature and looks. Her coat is coarse, very curly and lovely shades of white and gold.
- Where did you get your doodle(s)?
- Breeder
- Why did you choose a doodle rather than another breed or mix?
- I had just lost my heart dog, a black Lab, and I really needed another dog in my life. Now my Lab was a perfect animal but he did shed. I was leaning towards a poodle and found this breed instead from a friend.
- What are Your Favorite Things to Do With Your Doodles?
- Walking, playing ball, playing tag, being couch potatoes together, gardening - they like to dig. Swimming.
- Does your doodle(s) shed?
- Nope!
- Who grooms your doodle(s)?
- Terry - pro groomer
- Favorite Doodle Products?
- Les Pooches brushes.
- Relationship Status:
- Married
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A Tribute to Mr. Jake and Raw Feeding
Posted on April 21, 2012 at 8:39am 20 Comments 0 Favorites
We lost Mr. Jake today. At 16 or 17 (we never were quite sure), he had a good life and senior years that were loving, comfortable and stress free. With very heavy hearts, we took Jake to our vet, and he was euthanized in a very quiet, calm, and respectful manner. I held him as he took his last breath and his heart just stopped. I stroked him the whole time and said quiet, sweet words to him, I do hope he knew I was there for him at the end and that I loved him very much.
Mr. Jake was…
Continue Food and Allergies
Posted on January 31, 2012 at 3:43pm 13 Comments 0 Favorites
There have been several discussions recently on more than one site I belong to regarding skin problems and food and allergies. This has prompted me to put together some information from some very credible sources, which some of you may find interesting.
According to most of the literature I've read, the top three reasons for itchy skin in dogs, manifesting itself as itchy, red, irritated skin, are 1) fleas 2) Atopic either contact or inhalant and 3) food allergy. What the majority of…
Continue RAW DIETS DO NOT MEET THE AAFCO STANDARDS AND ARE INFERIOR TO COMMERCIAL FOODS.
Posted on August 2, 2011 at 5:31pm 7 Comments 0 Favorites
I could not say this any better so have reproduced one of the biggest myths of Raw Feeding from http://rawfed.com/myths/.
The repost is the property of Carissa who's bio is: "I graduated from Colorado State University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology and Biology, with a concentration in Anatomy and Physiology. I worked for 4 years in the Clinical Sciences Department of the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital before deciding that…
Continue Raw Feeding Journal – Bacteria and Raw Food
Posted on June 1, 2011 at 7:10pm 2 Comments 0 Favorites
The single biggest concern of anyone contemplating feeding a raw diet has to be the bacteria in raw meat. Sorry, actually it’s second behind, “You actually feed your dog chicken bones?”
Yes there are bacteria in raw meat, just as there are bacteria in processed dog food. Can the bacteria in raw meat hurt a dog? Well it might if your dog already had a compromised immune system or some other underlying health issue. Information or should I say misinformation on the Internet also suggests… Continue
Yes there are bacteria in raw meat, just as there are bacteria in processed dog food. Can the bacteria in raw meat hurt a dog? Well it might if your dog already had a compromised immune system or some other underlying health issue. Information or should I say misinformation on the Internet also suggests… Continue
Comment Wall (44 comments)
- At 4:54pm on December 11, 2012,
Marianne *OZZY & ZOEY said… Oh, Andrea, I was crying just reading your story. So far he seems happy and pain free. He does not do much but still eats, drinks and knows to go outside. He still loves to cuddle so I am waiting for a sign before I do anything.
- At 4:40pm on November 8, 2012, Marianne *OZZY & ZOEY said…
Thank you for your support it really means so much. Your doodle looks like my Ozzy.
- At 2:11pm on July 25, 2012,
Gail and Bailey said…
Andrea, just in case you have not seen this, thought you would be interested.
http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/the-avma-plot-thickens.html
- At 7:01am on July 3, 2012,
Cathy C. Bennett said… Hi Andrea - Yes, we are fine, I really appreciate your concern. Unfortunately there were a couple of reported fatalities -which is so sad, and there are still hundreds of people without power even this morning. My neighbors are fine, they both removed their entire tree to avoid this from ever happening in their yard again. I pray everyone will be able to regain some sort of normalcy soon! Thanks so much for reading.
- At 11:23pm on June 5, 2012,
Doris, Knox & Flash said… - Happy Birthday, Andrea! I hope you had a great day!!
- At 9:05am on June 5, 2012,
Julie, Izzie & Max said… 
- At 6:04am on June 5, 2012, Karen & Jackdoodle said…
- At 9:12pm on June 4, 2012,
Laurie, Fudge & Vern said… 
- At 3:23pm on June 4, 2012,
Kemp Rader said… We just want to wish you a very Happy Birthday!
Kemp, Ripley, Shiloh, Oliver & Truman
- At 9:33am on June 4, 2012,
F, Calla & Luca said… I hope you have a Happy Birthday.
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