tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post6434105799039293411..comments2023-11-25T11:02:34.603-07:00Comments on Books and Things: Canine Nutrigenomics by W. Jean Dodds, DVMMelissa (Books and Things)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-30708238352998397242017-09-15T16:25:52.464-06:002017-09-15T16:25:52.464-06:00She does do cats with testing as well. So there mi...She does do cats with testing as well. So there might be some good articles that may interest you. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-55482041839688045562017-09-13T13:07:44.377-06:002017-09-13T13:07:44.377-06:00I've not had to do too much with the dogs over...I've not had to do too much with the dogs over the years but the cats are similar. Everyone has an opinion and whew it can get complicated! Glad to see you enjoyed it!Anna (herding cats-burning soup)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17422129120413380189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-49301770983401627272017-09-11T14:06:35.527-06:002017-09-11T14:06:35.527-06:00They also might glean something from her blog too....They also might glean something from her blog too. It sometimes comes across as less technical. Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-18359355844211105462017-09-11T14:06:00.913-06:002017-09-11T14:06:00.913-06:00So true! :)So true! :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-22923938525966543742017-09-06T10:55:51.355-06:002017-09-06T10:55:51.355-06:00I'll definitely pass this info on to all my do...I'll definitely pass this info on to all my dog lover friends. I know some of them are dealing with health issues and this resource might help. Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-45073302983813426812017-09-04T18:43:07.642-06:002017-09-04T18:43:07.642-06:00There is so much information out there and if you ...There is so much information out there and if you find a trusted source, it can make such an impact. And like Tracy said, when I was younger peopl just fed them and didn't think about stuff like this. Knowledge is good. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-31108053608811549662017-09-03T16:04:21.482-06:002017-09-03T16:04:21.482-06:00So true!So true!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-33835055141643199572017-09-03T16:04:09.680-06:002017-09-03T16:04:09.680-06:00If you can get the test (through pet insurance pre...If you can get the test (through pet insurance preferably if you have it) then it is better than an elimination diet for those hard cases. ((HUGS)) Hope your girl gets better! Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-37095922013173805782017-08-31T09:11:11.412-06:002017-08-31T09:11:11.412-06:00When i think how far things have come since we had...When i think how far things have come since we had our fur babies (both feline and canine). Not that we fed them any old thing but we certainly didn't have this kind of knowledge.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-42781503085207839452017-08-30T17:14:25.133-06:002017-08-30T17:14:25.133-06:00Oh we are going through the food trials right now ...Oh we are going through the food trials right now for allergies. Ugh. It's hard! lol. This sounds like an interesting read. :)Melissa (My World...in words and pages)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09621830513280969319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-19297903080841922542017-08-30T13:13:42.225-06:002017-08-30T13:13:42.225-06:00Oh man... nutrition for pets is crazy! I've co...Oh man... nutrition for pets is crazy! I've come to my own conclusions and I know others would disagree and agree! LOL Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-53400907936785096692017-08-30T13:12:53.597-06:002017-08-30T13:12:53.597-06:00Oh I hope you find it applicable. She does give go...Oh I hope you find it applicable. She does give good ideas to include in the feed. :) You can also check out her blog!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-688462505743400452017-08-30T13:12:08.896-06:002017-08-30T13:12:08.896-06:00Thanks!Thanks!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-28797904350615471072017-08-30T13:11:58.469-06:002017-08-30T13:11:58.469-06:00Oh nice and future congrats! I would suggest train...Oh nice and future congrats! I would suggest training books first and just check out https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/ if you are going to feed commercially. Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-32848016219812951872017-08-30T13:10:42.471-06:002017-08-30T13:10:42.471-06:00My pittie when I was a kid had them and he was eit...My pittie when I was a kid had them and he was either allergic or sensitive to wheat (lucky find). The test she has identifies these problems so you can eliminate them from your pups diet. She states that it is so much more accurate than an elimination diet. If you have insurance, check with them and your vet about the tests and hopefully it will be covered.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-17844381222672193752017-08-30T13:08:55.561-06:002017-08-30T13:08:55.561-06:00I think my first foray into nutrition was a pittie...I think my first foray into nutrition was a pittie who had hotspots. I also had shelties on diet specific food but I was lucky and had a friend who knew a nutritional vet at the time. You are right, so much more help is available now! Thanks goodness.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-40239353896403948582017-08-30T12:51:22.185-06:002017-08-30T12:51:22.185-06:00This sounds like a very informative book. I've...This sounds like a very informative book. I've tried looking up "best of" when it comes to my pets and like you said, every site says something different. Kristin (Book Sniffers Anonymous)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11916755699616389906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-70157213219256865552017-08-30T12:51:13.538-06:002017-08-30T12:51:13.538-06:00True. :)True. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-59265678883087197012017-08-30T12:51:04.369-06:002017-08-30T12:51:04.369-06:00Congraties on your pup! This one is an interesting...Congraties on your pup! This one is an interesting idea. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-46268291105830486892017-08-30T12:50:42.129-06:002017-08-30T12:50:42.129-06:00Thanks. I agree. :)Thanks. I agree. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-35778605445599729992017-08-30T12:50:30.045-06:002017-08-30T12:50:30.045-06:00Well, for those interested in nutrition at least. ...Well, for those interested in nutrition at least. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-46653542669792030812017-08-30T05:38:33.173-06:002017-08-30T05:38:33.173-06:00What a delightful read and a great review. Nice of...What a delightful read and a great review. Nice of you to share.Blogorattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821621371176285384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-90664918805936465772017-08-29T12:32:14.673-06:002017-08-29T12:32:14.673-06:00We're hoping to get a dog in a few years, so I...We're hoping to get a dog in a few years, so I'll have to remember this one :)Lindsey @ Lindsey Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11159843040371809292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-51880604102435206492017-08-29T11:31:47.622-06:002017-08-29T11:31:47.622-06:00you mentioned hot spots and it immediately got my ...you mentioned hot spots and it immediately got my attention. Our mastiff has hot spot problems so now I am curious what the book says about itLily Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759017749398223793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-6815052405681274322017-08-29T09:59:29.175-06:002017-08-29T09:59:29.175-06:00I remember when I first started looking into nutri...I remember when I first started looking into nutrition for my first sheltie who had horrible behavior and skin issues.<br /><br />There was very little information out there but when it rolled around to my current dogs I was able to get so much help. <br /><br />So much can be resolved just from a good diet. Or it's a least a great starting point.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net/" rel="nofollow">For What It's Worth</a>Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.com