References & More Information

Raw & Natural Nutrition for Dogs, by Lew Olson, PhD. My go-to & favorite reference book; includes diets for specific medical conditions. Also, check out Lew's monthly newsletter.

Dogaware.com Mary Straus has a wealth of diet & health information on her easily searchable web site.

The Whole Dog Journal. An advertising-free monthly print publication with articles that always seem to be relevant for me or someone I know. Check out the Blog. Annual commercial food reviews. Subscribers have access to past issues on-line. I strongly recommend a subscription.

Unlocking the Canine Ancestral Diet, by Steve Brown. Another good raw feeding reference book.

Google "dog food making process", for both historical and current information about dog food & feeding.

The Whole Dog Journal See above.

The Dog Anatomy Workbook, by Gardiner, ed. A great & easy way to learn about canine anatomy. I use to help identify possible anatomical and physiological causes of observed symptoms (e.g., chewing, licking, limping, etc.).

The Healing Touch for Dogs, by Dr. Michael W. Fox. Helped me learn how to massage the senior dogs - one with arthritis and one with arthritis and spondylosis. Massage works as good or better than acupuncture, acupressure, and chiropractic (I've wasted money on all of them; they are non-science-based and do not pass clinical trials). Besides, its a great bonding opportunity.

Herbs for Pets, by G. L. Tilford & M. L. Wulff. Very helpful for choosing herbs that help the Golden Girls live a long, healthy life and target specific conditions.

Mountain Rose Herbs My source for bulk organic herb supplements - and tea.

Starwest Botanicals Another good source for herbs.

B-Naturals My source for some supplements; site contains Lew Olson's newsletters.

Interpreting blood tests:

• www.dogaware.com/health/tests.html

• https://vet.purdue.edu/vth/sapc/tips.php find: Understanding Your Pets Blood Work

• http://drjeandoddspethealthresource.tumblr.com/

The SkeptVet A science-based veterinary medicine supporter who is critical of therapies that have not proven to be safe or effective, that may be harmful to your dog, or are useless. Supporting rationale is provided.

• You would be wise to research pseudo-scientific 'treatments' here (homeopathy, acupuncture, chiropractic, etc.,) before spending your money on a treatment with little-to-no scientific basis. During trials, most perform no better than a placebo.

• Note that the SkeptVet is a traditional clinical veterinarian and has neither experience nor critical thinking knowledge regarding feeding dogs (and cats) an evolutionary and biologically-appropriate real food diet. Food articles reflect his strong confirmation bias toward feeding manufactured / processed dog food.

Dr. Jean Dodds' Pet Health Resource Blog A great source for vaccination protocol articles, thyroid articles, and general health articles.

Science-Based Veterinary Medicine Helpful for learning about veterinary medicine that is based in science versus non-scientific practices such as acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, etc.

Pet insurance may help reduce veterinary costs - or not. Do your homework; do the math.