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Monthly Archives: February 2012

Recipe Alert! Newfie Breakfast Bars for Dogs

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Dr. Denette Cooke

This recipe is from Lisa Jones, LVT and Ronald Dymond…enjoy! “I love this recipe because it makes a lot of treats and it is so easy! You just throw everything into the bowl, mix and pat onto 2 greased cookies sheets! … Continue reading →

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Learning your Dog’s Mouth: Oh How They Chew!

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Dr. Denette Cooke

With February being Dental Health Month for the veterinary profession, I thought I’d write a few thoughts down for you to reference. Dental disease  includes plague and tartar accumulation, bad breath (halitosis), gum infection and inflammation (gingivitis). Oral health includes … Continue reading →

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The Cruel Cycle of Osteoarthritis: Don’t ride this cycle!

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Dr. Denette Cooke

    This radiograph (x-ray) is that of my old dog Dusty. He had severe ‘coxofemoral degenerative joint disease’…which is a fancy way of saying severe hip dysplasia.  Look closely at the ‘ball and socket’ joint of the hip. The … Continue reading →

Posted in blog | Tagged arthritis, degenerative joint disease, exercise, hip dysplasia, nsaids, obesity, osteoarthritis, rehab, rehabilitation | 2 Comments

Make Your Own Glucosamine/Chondroitin: Tendon/Ligament Soup for Dogs & Cats & People!

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Dr. Denette Cooke

  This recipe makes a rich soup that nourishes the sinews, tendons, ligaments and cartilage.  Think of it as natural ‘stem cell’ therapy for repairing cartilage, bone, and soft tissues. It is good for dogs and cats but can be … Continue reading →

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