Category Archives: Wellness

Unsafe Fluoride Levels in Pet Food

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Tracie

One more thing to be worried about in your pet’s food: fluoride. HALO Purely for Pets has a great blog about this worrisome issue, which only makes me happier to have chosen HALO as the commercial dry food for my … Continue reading →

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Vectra in Vermont

Posted on July 4, 2009 by Tracie

I was amazed to see that I can actually receive messages through Twitter and in came a plea for help from Dawn, a fellow Vermonter further North up in Williston, who is already a devoted user of Vectra 3D for … Continue reading →

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Not Convinced About Vectra 3D

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Tracie

I got this agitated email from a longtime thoughtful listener to DOG TALK®, Bob in Atlanta, about my recent show with Elizabeth Hodgkins about the need for at-risk dogs to be using topical tick repellents. She and I both sang … Continue reading →

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Detectives Needed for Metal Can Investigation

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Tracie

I had a call from Nicole in California who had read that the linings of cans can be toxic. I said I’d look into it and like so many of my dedicated listeners, she took me at my word! When … Continue reading →

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Good Kitty News for a Change

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Tracie

It’s so terrific to hear about a cat whose life I changed a long time ago – and to know how devoted his Mom is to his well-being and to keeping me in the loop. Wanted to let you know … Continue reading →

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Do Outdoor Cats Ned Vaccinations?

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Tracie

This would be a good question – if cats who went outside really had different immune systems than those indoors! Even though most of you know I have to say keep all kitties inside if you value their lives, in … Continue reading →

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Zosimos should not be Thirsty

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Tracie

Tammi adopted a new cat and started him out right on wet food – but somehow she got confused into thinking the cat would be thirsty when there’s no reason to be if you’re eating wet food. Hi Tracie – … Continue reading →

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To Vaccinate Grown Dogs & Cats Or Not? NOT!!

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Tracie

I was gratified that people really listened to the advice I gave in the “Ask Tracie” segment when I came on Martha’s TV show January 16th (view my two segments on the show here). Some people were confused about my … Continue reading →

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Another Anti-Vaccination Story

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Tracie

On one of my recent Daily Tips on Dogster I wrote about the importance of being on the same wavelength with your vet about essential topics. So I posed a thank you to Chi Rocks for pointing out that vaccinations … Continue reading →

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This Listener Makes Every Minute Worthwhile

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Tracie

This lovely woman introduced me to Dana from Shepherds of the Mount, the breeder of her new young German Shepherd. I was so happy to have a chance to celebrate yet another deeply committed and responsible breeder on the air. … Continue reading →

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