Pet Talk With The Pet Doc

Dr. Mike helps keep your pets happy and healthy. Dr. Mike will tell you about the latest treatments in pet health. We also take your questions about your pets.
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PET SHOW TOPICS Hour/Minute Timestamp for 10-26-2024
0.02  HALLOWEEN dangers for pets
0.08  CHOCOLATE & Xylitol : When to worry?
0.15  Pet Toothpaste with XYLITOL ? DON”T USE IT !!
0.17  Natural over counter items for cleaning dogs TEETH
0.19  CET toothpaste : Outside of teeth more important
0.21  DIET advice with thyroid condition & medications
0.29  RAW FOOD advice especially with children around
0.34  GRAIN FREE or Gluten Free food discussion
0.39  Food SENSITIVITY testing for dogs
0.43  CAT food suggestion for urinary problems: CANNED
0.49  WELLNESS PLAN vs PET INSURANCE discussion
1.05 ANXIETY suggestions
Don’t Just Live and Let Live But Live and Help Live

VETERINARY CALMING AND COGNITIVE SUPPLEMENTS

1. COMPOSURE PRO (Vetriscience)
- Chewable treat for cats/dogs.
- Contains: Thiamine (100 mg), L-tryptophan (75 mg), Colostrum (25 mg), and L-theanine (25
mg - most important ingredient).
- Dosage: 5-10 mg/kg BID based on L-theanine.
- Use: Fear/anxiety/stress, especially effective in small dogs and during boarding.
2. CALMING CARE (Purina)
- Reduces stress and anxiety in dogs.
- Improves behavior by addressing underlying stressors.
- Promotes relaxation and well-being.
- Provides a natural alternative to medications.
- Supports gut health and the gut-brain axis.
- Non-sedating, allowing dogs to remain alert.
- Safe for long-term use.
- Easy to administer.
- May enhance training results.
- Enhances overall quality of life.
3. NEUTRICKS (Quincy Animal Health)
- Contains apoaeguorin, a natural calcium-binding protein.
- Chewable soft treat for senior dogs.
- Dosage: SID to improve cognitive function.
4. SENILIFE (Ceva)
- Contains: Phosphatidylserine, pyridoxine, gingko biloba, resveratrol, and Vit E.
- Benefits: Increased blood flow, neuronal protection, brain metabolism, and glucose
consumption.
- Use: Treatment of Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS), effective in dogs/cats within 7
days.
5. SOLLIQUIN (Nutramax)
- Chewable supplement containing I-theanine, Magnolia, phellodendron, and whey protein
concentrate.
- Indicated for dogs/cats for fear/anxiety and stress.
6. ZYLKENE (Vetquinol)
- Contains alpha-casozepine.
- Use: Fear/anxiety/stress in cats/dogs (not for aggression).
- Dosage: Up to 30 mg/kg, may take 30 days to show effect.
7. HEMP Rx (Rx Vitamins for Pets)

- Pain Relief: HempRx may help alleviate pain associated with conditions such as arthritis or
injuries.
- Anti-Inflammatory: It has anti-inflammatory properties, potentially reducing inflammation in
joints and tissues.
- Anxiety Reduction: HempRx can promote relaxation and reduce anxiety in dogs, helping them
remain calm in stressful situations.
- Improved Sleep: By promoting relaxation, it may help improve the quality of sleep in dogs.
- Supports Skin Health: HempRx contains fatty acids that can help improve skin and coat health
in dogs.
- Antioxidant Properties: It contains antioxidants, which may help protect cells from damage
caused by free radicals.
- Gastrointestinal Support: HempRx may support gastrointestinal health and help alleviate
symptoms of digestive disorders.
- Enhanced Brain Function: Some studies suggest that hemp-derived cannabinoids may support
brain function and cognitive health in dogs.
- General Wellness: It can contribute to overall wellness and vitality in dogs, promoting a
healthier and happier life.
- Natural Alternative: HempRx provides a natural alternative to pharmaceutical medications for
managing various health conditions in dogs.
8. CALM DIET (Royal Canin)
- Based on S/O platform.
- Use: Maintenance or acute anxiety in small to medium dogs and cats.
- Contains: L-tryptophan, Nicotinamide (Vit B3), and alpha-casozepine.
9. NEURO CARE DIET (Purina)
- Dr. R highly recommends this diet.
- Contains: Medium-chain triglycerides, arginine (memory support), fatty acids, and an
antioxidant package.
- Labeled to aid in the treatment of epilepsy.
- Also beneficial for treating Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) in dogs.
- Available in dry diet form only.
10. VITAMIN B12 COBALAMINE (Nutrimax)
- Now available as an oral supplement.
- Helps with Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS), depression, and dementia in dogs/cats.