► MISC ║ pet spotlight pet pix Beautiful Bella You’ve got mail! Chocolate loves to ride shotgun in the car! Here Miss Maggie from Montréal Luna at 1. Born Feb 29 2016. Photo taken March 1st <strong>2017</strong> Shitzu. Harley & Jack “The Boys” Chloe 122 <strong>April</strong> <strong>2017</strong> | www.<strong>Atlantic</strong><strong>Ave</strong><strong>Magazine</strong>.com You can now give your pets the fame they deserve! Make your pet a celebrity. Email your favorite photo along with their name to: pets@atlanticavemagazine.com Photos must be 300 dpi (high quality), jpg or pdf format.
► MISC ║ ask the petxpert ask the petXpert Do Natural Antibiotics and HomeopATHIC Remedies Work For Pets? In our world and scope of everyday commerce, we deal with natural ways to treat health challenges in pets and people daily. In our position in the marketplace, we have access to thousands of natural foods. They range from our macro foods such as meat, potatoes and vegetables to the micro nutrient foods such as salt, pepper, herbs and spices. The introduction of antibiotics to the field of medicine has been credited with saving countless lives, turning serious and life-threatening infections into temporary ones. However, with the millions, if not billions of prescriptions for antibiotic drugs that have been written over the years, there comes a serious price: microorganisms are adapting. We now have what’s called “super bugs.” In the past we fought off infections even before antibiotics were discovered. The body has the natural ability to fight all types of challenges, especially when it is supported by proper nutrition including select botanicals. We must also understand that antibiotics only work on bacterial infections. If the infection is viral, yeast, or fungal, antibiotics will not help at all and will kill much of the beneficial bacteria throughout the body, specifically in the digestive tract. Super bugs don’t respond to regular prescriptions of medicinal antibiotics either. We need to take serious measures to deal with the problem of antibiotic resistance. There are a plethora of natural herbs and botanical antibiotics that can handle the ongoing assaults on the body that our pets and ourselves face daily. Along with that, there are actually additional benefits that these natural products offer as most are antiviral and anti-fungal as well. In fact, because these herbs and botanicals are foods, they only target pathogens that are foreign to the body. Do you know the health benefits of sea salt, turmeric, curry, basil, rosemary, pepper and a whole host of other things we add to our diet? Did you know that if you apply raw honey to a cut, scrape or a bite, an infection will NOT develop? Do you know that most cold and flu symptoms in our pets and ourselves are chemical irritants? Most of these symptoms are self limiting, meaning the body will heal by allowing the body to heal itself. We already mentioned raw honey as one of our choices and there are many more. In fact, many are already in your home. Do you have Turmeric, Ginger, These pets are avAILABLE for adoption Cayenne or other spicy pepper powders? How about Triphala, Pau d’Arco, Echinacea and Apple Cider Vinegar? All can be used in food, water, broth, smoothies and applied topically when mixed with safe healthy oils such as organic coconut or hemp oil. When used in food, we are supporting the immune system. It can be used topically on a wound, for periodontal issues or as drops for ears. Using in food is best, as it supports the natural defenses. The choice is yours. Do you handle the small health challenges with a species appropriate raw natural food diet along with the natural antibiotics and cures that were provided from nature and work - or do you continue to cultivate new super bugs that continue new health challenges to only require more toxic solutions? Bill Piechocki, nutritionist and Dr. Diane Sudduth, DVM are partners in Fiesta Pet Deli in Pompano Beach, FL, and co-hosts of the PetHealthCafe.com radio show. Our 40 years in the animal field has provided us unparalleled vision and information which we pass to our clients on a daily basis. We can be reached at 800-940-7387. Call us for a free consultation, we would be more than happy to help. SEND YOUR Questions OR COMMENTS FOR OUR PETXPERT TO: PETS@ATLANTICavemagaZINE.COM 21287 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton, FL 561-482-8110 www.tricountyhumane.org Annabelle ~ “I’m Annabelle, a regal, gorgeous, jet-black, glossy girl who’ll be a great addition to any family. I’m 2 years old and I love people. I’m ready for my life to take a turn for the better with a forever family. Might that family be yours? I’ll wait right here for you to come meet me!” Achilles ~ “Hey there! I’m Achilles, an active, rockin’ and rollin’ kinda guy who’s ready for a fun family. I’m a 1.5 year-old American Bulldog/Boxer mix. I love to play, go on walks, and just be with YOU. Ask to meet me and let’s have a good time together, starting today!” Mary ~ “I’m pretty cute, huh? I’m a sweet, sweet little Border Collie mix girl. I’m just 2 years old and ready to have a family of my own to love me. I’m a bit shy and reserved at first, but let’s meet and be each other’s happily-ever-after!” A NO-KILL animal shelter. Open Tues - Sun 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. All animals are up-to-date on vaccinations and heartworm tested. Adoption fees $110 and up. www.<strong>Atlantic</strong><strong>Ave</strong><strong>Magazine</strong>.com | <strong>April</strong> <strong>2017</strong> 123
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