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Jean Dodds, DVM @HPNutriScan

Dr. Dodds started Hemopet, the first non-profit animal blood bank, in 1986. NutriScan developed by Dr. Dodds tests for dog food intolerances.

Joined May 2012
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Are you bananas? Yes; dogs and horses can have bananas! Know the difference between green and ripe for health reasons and to optimize nutrition. hemopet.org/green-bananas-vs…

Green Bananas vs. Ripe Bananas for Dogs and Horses | Hemopet

Dogs and horses can eat bananas. Texture and taste differences between green and ripened bananas highlight the nutritional spectrum of bananas.

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Dr. Dodds gives her regenerative recipe for canine liver dysfunctions. hemopet.org/diets-for-canine… #dog #liverdisease

Diets for Canine Liver Dysfunctions | Hemopet

Dr. Jean Dodds of Hemopet provides her home cooked liver cleansing diet for dogs that may have certain liver dysfunctions.

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Find out about Hemopet's exclusive T4:FT4 ratio. hemopet.org/overview-of-thyr…

Overview of Thyroid Gland, Testing Protocols, and T4:FT4 Ratio | Hemopet

Dr. W. Jean Dodds gives an overview of the canine thyroid and discusses the patented T4:FT4 Ratio that is available at Hemopet's Hemolife Diagnostics.

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Weighing in on the debate between pure bred and mixed breed dog health. hemopet.org/health-pure-bred…

Health of Pure Bred vs. Mixed Breed Dogs | Hemopet

Diving into the controversy that mixed breed dogs are healthier than purebred dogs. Hemopet considers heritable autoimmune thyroiditis and genetic risk factors.

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People may say they avoid phytoestrogens, but this is like saying they gave up breathing for the month. Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring and can't be avoided, but can be balanced. hemopet.org/balancing-phytoe…

Balancing Phytoestrogens for Companion Pets | Hemopet

Phytoestrogens are estrogen-like compounds occurring naturally in legumes, grains, vegetables and fruits. They have health benefits but can disrupt endocrines.

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Should #dogs or #horses get the #rattlesnake #vaccine? hemopet.org/should-dogs-or-h…

Should dogs or horses receive the rattlesnake vaccine? | Hemopet

The history of the rattlesnake vaccine, what it is made of, if it works, the scientific studies regarding its efficacy, and Dr. Dodds' perspective.

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Is a grain-free diet for companion #pets truly grain-free? Well, not always. There are a few explanations for this. #dogs #cats hemopet.org/is-a-grain-free-…

Is a grain-free diet truly grain-free? | Hemopet

Is a grain-free diet truly grain-free? Well, not always. There are a few explanations for this such as contamination or what the protein your pet eats ate.

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Holistic veterinary options for #dogs with #osteoarthritis hemopet.org/reduce-inflammat…

Reduce Inflammation, Improve Detoxification, and Promote Repair | Hemopet

Holistic options to help decrease inflammation secondary to arthritis, detoxify toxins that promote the inflammatory response, and repair/improve joint health.

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Managing herpesvirus in #puppies hemopet.org/herpesvirus-in-d…

Herpesvirus in Dogs and Fading Puppy Syndrome | Hemopet

Dr. Jean Dodds discusses signs, treatment options, and the vaccine for canine herpesvirus, which is also known as fading puppy syndrome.

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Chimera refers to a fire-breathing she-monster that has a lion’s head, goat’s body and serpent’s tail. Scientists apply the word chimera more broadly. Chimeric therapies are exploding, complicated, vast and controversial. hemopet.org/the-numerous-sci…

The Numerous Scientific Applications of the Word Chimera | Hemopet

The word chimera stems Greek mythology. These days, scientists apply it broadly. Chimeric therapies research is exploding, complicated, vast and controversial.

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Wheezing? Raspy? Rattling noise? Panting more heavily and/or more loudly than usual? Old age or life-threatening? #dogs hemopet.org/laryngeal-paraly…

Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs | Hemopet

Laryngeal paralysis in dogs is a polyneuropathy, which is usually due to degeneration of the junction between the nerves and muscles.

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Dr. Dodds discusses Lyme Disease vaccines for #dogs. #Lyme hemopet.org/lyme-disease-vac…

Lyme Disease Vaccines for Dogs | Hemopet

Lyme disease vaccines may prevent illness in dogs. Factors whether you should vaccinate your dog against Lyme are disease prevalence, transmission, severity, lifestyle and vaccine effectiveness.

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Ripe vs. Green...what's your preference? Did you know there is a nutritional difference between the two? hemopet.org/green-bananas-vs…

Green Bananas vs. Ripe Bananas for Dogs and Horses | Hemopet

Dogs and horses can eat bananas. Texture and taste differences between green and ripened bananas highlight the nutritional spectrum of bananas.

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Yes; I love probiotics for a variety of reasons! But, I believe that their popularity can make us not see the forest for the trees. We need to step back and survey what could be causing diarrhea. hemopet.org/the-use-and-abus…

The Use and Abuse of Probiotics | Hemopet

Throwing a probiotic at a symptom like diarrhea may be masking a bigger, progressive condition that needs to be medically diagnosed for best management.

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January is #Thyroid Awareness Month. Dr. Dodds literally wrote a book about the canine thyroid epidemic. In this post, she answers some of our FAQ's. hemopet.org/faq-re-canine-th… #dogs

FAQ re. Canine Thyroid: Medication, Kelp, Vegetables | Hemopet

Am I giving thyroid medication correctly to my dog? Can my dog with hypothyroidism eat cruciferous vegetables? Can kelp help my dog with hypothyroidism?

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Dr. Dodds discusses a study she conducted w/Dr. Wynn on how raw diets for #dogs may affect bloodwork results. hemopet.org/raw-diets-and-bl…

Raw Diets and Bloodwork Results: Should you be concerned? | Hemopet

Veterinarians have debated the effects of raw diets on laboratory blood and urine results. Dr. W. Jean Dodds discusses her and Dr. Wynn's study of this topic.

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Our conclusive opinion based upon published results from our study. hemopet.org/raw-diets-and-bl…

Raw Diets and Bloodwork Results: Should you be concerned? | Hemopet

Veterinarians have debated the effects of raw diets on laboratory blood and urine results. Dr. W. Jean Dodds discusses her and Dr. Wynn's study of this topic.

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Focus has been on antibiotic resistance, but what about antibiotic residue? hemopet.org/resistance-and-r…

Resistance and Residue: Antibiotics in Meat & Pets | Hemopet

Regulatory efforts are underway to limit antibiotic use in livestock, pets and humans to curtail antibiotic resistance and residue. How are we doing?

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Updates on testing for copper toxicosis in, and dietary modifications for, #dogs. hemopet.org/dietary-modifica…

Dietary Modification to Reduce Copper Accumulation | Hemopet

Copper content in foods, DNA testing for dog breeds susceptible to copper accumulation (copper toxicosis), and restricting foods high in copper.

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Pet Tips for #Thanksgiving Day #dogs #cats hemopet.org/thanksgiving-wit…

Thanksgiving with Pets: What food to scramble for | Hemopet

If food falls on the floor during Thanksgiving, should you scramble for it before dog or cat can get it? Depends on food, preparation and pet sensitivities.

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