Dr. Tim’s foods on “Fuller House”

Dr. Tim’s on “Fuller House” shown on Netflix? Say it ain’t so! Below is a scene from “Fast Times at Bayview High”, a just-released episode.

Keep Reading

Dr. Tim Keynote Speaker at the Pet Food Forum Research and Development Conference

Dr. Tim was the keynote speaker at the recent Petfood Research and Development Showcase that was held at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. The topic was “Real nutrition for real working dogs; finding the right source of energy.”

Keep Reading

“Big Hoss” takes First Place in Field Trial

“Big Hoss” wins the Labrador Retriever Club Amateur field trial competition held in Onoway, Michigan Sept 17th. Congratulations Bill Tidd and “B.H.”!

Keep Reading

Mushrooms and your dog

It is the time of the year that mushrooms start to pop up from the soil. We have seen two suspected mushroom toxicities in puppies over the last 24 hours so now might be a good time to discuss this briefly. Both pups are doing well today. The best thing to consider; if you have a puppy remove any and all mushrooms you see in the area they typically play in. They eat them fast and often you don’t realize they did until they start to show symptoms such as these; VomitingDiarrheaAbdominal painWeaknessLethargy/wobblyYellowing of the skin (jaundice)Uncoordinated movementsExcessive drooling (ptyalism)SeizuresComa...

Keep Reading

Gorilla Glue and your pet

Today’s topic; Gorilla Glue. Pictured is what happens when a dog eats Gorilla Glue. This is a glue that is used to fix broken stuff in the house. When eaten it expands in the stomach and can be life-threatening as sometimes it can be very difficult to get out as it can fill the entire stomach up. This dog got into it in March and has been eating but occasionally throwing up since then. The owner did not realize what had happened, not their fault at all. Dogs are tough just not always real smart when it comes to what...

Keep Reading

Mona Konishi and “Laika” of Japan take First Place in US Disc Dog Finals

Congratulations to Mona Konishi and “Laika” of Japan on their second consecutive win at the USDDN Disc Dog Championships held in Georgia this past weekend!You have the momentum!

Keep Reading

Joar Ulsom of Norway - a new addition to Team Momentum

Welcome Joar Leifseth Ulsom of Norway to Team Momentum! Joar Leifseth Ulsom was born in Mo i Rana, Norway just below the Arctic Circle, but today he lives in Willow, Alaska.Joar came to Alaska with his team of sled dogs from Norway in 2011. He ran his first 1000-mile race that winter finishing 6th in the 2012 Yukon Quest. Joar & Co. then took the titles of both the 2012 Chukotka Sprint Championship and the 2012 Nadezhda Hope race in Russia—considered the toughest sled dog race outside North America. Joar set new race records and was the first non-native to...

Keep Reading

Cardiomyopathy and the Doberman

There is a disease in some Doberman Pinschers that can be undetected until too late called Occult Cardiomyopathy. Let’s learn a bit about it. Occult cardiomyopathy (OC) is a slowly progressive heart muscledisease that results in abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias)in Doberman Pinschers. The type of arrhythmias it causes are often ventricular premature contractions (VPCs) and ventricular tachycardia (VT). It is also called arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy . Dobermans with OC may have no clinical signs for long periods, which is why the disease is referred to as occult or silent. Eventually the dog develops arrhythmias and, later, dilated cardiomyopathy. OC runs in...

Keep Reading

Corn cobs are not meant for dogs

Corn cobs can be a serious threat to the health of your dog when eaten. Let’s learn why. Dogs do like to chew on these after we humans finish with them as a buttery, salty part of dinner; they like that taste. Problem is, dogs are not the correct species of animal where the cob itself can be utilized as part of the diet and actually digest it. See, the difference is a cow (cobs are fed to them purposely) has the correct type of stomach to digest the cob, while a dog has a different type of stomach that cannot....

Keep Reading

Glacier-the new food on the block

Soon, Glacier will be available across the country; it is currently available in Alaska. GLACIER BLENDGlacier Blend gives your athletic dogs the diet they need throughout the year, while recognizing the special dietary needs of a working canine. A mix of our best-selling athletic dog food formulas, Momentum and Pursuit, Glacier Blend is a highly palatable, highly digestible kibble. Our unique blend of fibers maximizes proper digestion and leads to easy clean up. High levels of Omega 3 fatty acids, primarily from ocean sources, deliver beneficial levels of DHA and EPA to your working dog. Our antioxidant inclusions, such as...

Keep Reading

Blastomycosis and your pet

Blastomycosis is a fungal disease that we see about once a month here in Marquette, Michigan and early detection is the key to beating this dreaded disease. Let’s learn a bit about it. Blasto is a fungal infection that usually starts in the lungs and then spreads to other parts of the body. Dogs and cats are both susceptible, but the disease occurs most often in dogs. I have seen one case ever in a cat to date. Blastomycosis(the disease) is caused by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis . It is an organism that grows in dead or decaying organic matter...

Keep Reading

Toxoplasmosis and the pregnant human

Toxoplasmosis is an infection you can get from a microscopic parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. Although the infection generally causes a mild, symptomless illness in people with healthy immune systems, it’s risky during pregnancy because the parasite may infect the placenta and your unborn baby. Researchers estimate that of the over 4 million births in the United States each year, between 400 and 4,000 babies are born with toxoplasmosis (known as congenital toxoplasmosis). This infection can be mild or severe, causing stillbirth, long-term structural and neurological damage, and other devastating effects. The good news is there’s a lot you can do...

Keep Reading