Over the last decade advances in veterinary medicine have nearly doubled the canine life span. The technological innovations we now offer for pets, parallel those available for people, reaching far beyond our previous expectations. What are the factors limiting longevity in pets? What impact do anti-oxidant supplementation and dietary intervention have on lengthening healthy life spans for pets? Successful techniques for rejuvenating the body and lengthening life spans in people have been documented. Would similar strategies prove effective for dogs?

George, a 7 year old Dalmatian not only suffered from severe arthritis, he was also paralyzed, due to a spinal injury. Surgery cost was estimated at $4000, with no guarantee of success and little hope of him ever walking again. George’s owners, Don and Pam Brennan were devastated and sadly carried George out of the office that day on a stretcher. He couldn’t even stand up to go to the bathroom. With tears streaming down their faces, they knew it was the end. They spent that night together saying their final goodbyes.

The next morning a friend told them about ongoing clinical trials of an anti-aging pet product. This was their last chance. They had nothing to lose, so they gave it a try. Within 30 days, George was out in the front yard playing with the other dogs. He was back to the way he used to be, playful like a puppy. George enjoyed several healthy, happy years thereafter. Pam and Don were thrilled-they got their dog back!

Anti-Aging medicine, although not yet formally recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association, is the newest clinical medical specialty offered to human physicians. So, why wouldn’t this be applicable for veterinarians as well?
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Dr. Carol,

I have 2 dogs that have both recently started on your pet vitamins. They already seemed to have increased energy.

One thing I have noticed, but I am not sure if it is PAAWS related, is that they seem to sleep better. Before they started the PAAWS vitamins they would get up at night and my sleep suffered but now we all sleep all night!

Thanks,
Susan T.
Ashville, North Carolina

Dear Dr. Carol,

I hope you’ve received our note, and we can’t thank you enough for your wonderful advice and all the time you spent helping us with our tail wagging boys. You are an Angel!

That shall tell you a bit about our having gotten the marvelous box of your pet goodies for our two Mastiffs.

As for the Paaws vitamins , great name by the way, both of my big boys down your pet vitamins like candy.

I’m very pleased about them, particularly because I like to get them going on natural nutrients for their hips and joints as soon as I can. I know Mastiffs are said to age faster than other dog breeds and have many problems with arthritis, which I hope to avoid by starting them on your supplements while they are still young.

I am SO IMPRESSED with your book, Dr. Carol; I truly am; for many reasons. Nice going!!!

What a WONDERFUL book.

Thanks very much!

Lovingly,
Stephanie R. and The Big Boys: Max and Chester
Dallas, Texas

Hi Dr. Carol,
Well here are our puppy girls, Phoebe, Daisy Mae and Schatzie. Phoebe and Schatzie both take your paaws supplement and really love it. We definitely have seen an improvement in their energy levels. Now they are able to keep up Daisy which is really a work out.

We’ve been using your product for quite some time as you know with our present girls and with the past two schnauzers that we had for ten years. We really recommend your Paaws vitamin product to anyone who wants to keep the family pets healthy and active.

Carol and Fred S.
La Crosse, Wisconsin

PETS AND their PEOPLE

How Much Exercise Do Dogs Need? Dogs needs at least 20 minutes of exercise twice a day. The exact amount varies with age, breed, weight and physical condition.

Veterinarian and author, Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM, says,” Don’t jump off the sofa one minute and take a ten mile hike the next, dogs, like people, need to get in shape gradually a little bit each day.” Try starting with a couple of ten minute walks and you can both build up from there. And if your pet hasn’t taken much exercise recently get the vet to check him/her out before you begin the program.

One hour of exercise increases your dog’s lifespan by 4 days. Devise a fitness program for your dog and you may find that you get as much out of it, if not more, than your dog.

Exercise Is Fun With Your Dog!

Exercise is integral to life. Not only is it essential for optimal health, it also improves circulation, stimulates vital organs, facilitates digestion and helps eliminate harmful toxins from the body. Exercise provides aerobic activity that stimulates your dog mentally and physically. And exercising with pets is fun. It is a great way to bond, and it is as good for you as it is for your dog. Most owners end up looking forward to this “special time” as much as their dog does.

Some enlightened fitness centers open their doors to people and pets – use it or lose it doesn’t just apply to people.

Exercise Goals
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Hi Dr. Carol,

I know I have told you many times, but your pet anti-aging-wellness products are absolutely the best. It’s not just one product, I mean ALL of your products. I honestly wouldn’t know what I do without you and your wonderful dog and cat products! Our pets depend on you.

My husband loves your digestive enzymes for cats.

It seems to settle (Joe the Himalayan) stomach, our vet has seen major improvements that she made a notation on his chart and herself because she wants to inform her other patients to try your enzymes.

As for the new paaws cat vitamin product, I can’t wait to get it! I will definitely let you know what they think. Thanks again for everything Dr. Carol.

I just got this note from one of my new pet vitamin manufacturers and had to share it with everyone:

Dr. C
I got to tell you the dog am pm vitamins are miraculous.
I gave my brother in law a test bottle of each for his pekinese dog who is 14. His back legs weren’t even working and in a weeks time the dog is trying to stand and walk totally awesome.
Ron M.

DEAR DR. CAROL,

ONE OF MY CUSTOMERS JUST ORDERED MORE PAAWS BECAUSE THEY ARE LEAVING ON THE 26th FOR WARM ARIZONA. HE HAS 2 DOGS. THE BIG ONE IS A BOXER.

HE SAID HE JUST HAD THE DOG TO THE VET FOR A CHECK-UP AND THE VET SAID HE HAD NEVER SEEN A 10 YEAR OLD BOXER IN SUCH GOOD SHAPE! HE SAID BOXERS USUALLY ONLY LIVE TO BE ABOUT 8.

YIPPEEEE FOR PAAWS! IT SURE MAKES BELIEVERS OUT OF PEOPLE.

I CAN’T GET SOME PEOPLE TO EVEN TRY IT BUT IF I CAN and THEY GET A VET REPORT LIKE THAT —- I SURE FEEL LIKE YOU HAVE SAVED ANOTHER DOG.

BUDDY WILL BE 20 YRS OLD IN JANUARY. HE IS PRETTY SHAKEY AND THIN BUT COMES IN THE HOUSE EVERY AM LOOKING AND BARKING FOR ME!!!! HE WOULDN’T EVEN BE ALIVE IF IT WEREN’T FOR PAAWS!

JERRE F.
LONGMONT, COLORADO

Dear Dr. Carol,

Libby and I are very gratified with all your love for our dogs. Our Woody is feeling so much better. After 2 months of religiously giving PAAWS vitamins along with your advanced flexibility formula for their hip and joint support, we have noticed a vast improvement in Woody. He is walking better and his hind legs look stronger. He is experiencing more flexibility in walking and he stopped moping around the house. It’s really as if he has a new lease on life. Woody just turned 13 years old on January 1, 2009. It’s good to have our Woody back!

Our other dogs are also doing well. Zeus says thank you too. I will let you know when they get low on PAAWS. I sent you pictures of our “Mod Squad”-all three dogs: Woody (brown), Zeus (yellow) and Lilly (black).

We are also mailing you a special gift.

Thank you so much for your special care.

Sincerely,

Anthony & Libby N.
Spring Hill, Florida

Chagrin Falls, Ohio-December 23, 2008
Stem cells harvested from a dog’s own body fat bring relief to suffering arthritic pets!

For millions of dogs, the act of getting out of bed in the morning is a painful affair. Although many pet owners think their pets have slowed down simply because of old age, the truth is that many are suffering from degenerative joint disease, better known as arthritis. A new science is promising relief, but can it ease a dog’s discomfort and is it worth the cost?

More than 15 million dogs in North America suffer from arthritis. Some receive daily doses of pain medications and others are lucky enough to find their way to physical therapy. Unfortunately, many owners aren’t equipped emotionally or financially to help a pet who suffers from a severe case of this disease. Sadly, these owners believe that euthanasia is the only viable option.

Change is on the way! Vet-Stem Technologies (www.vet-stem.com) has developed a stem cell therapy that may actually save the lives of these dogs. Using the dog’s own fat, Vet-Stem is able to purify and extract adult stem cells which are then injected into the dog’s arthritic joint. Since these are not embryonic stem cells and the dog is his own donor, there is no ethical controversy surrounding this protocol.

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