Our good friend, Dr. Peter Dobias has written an excellent article on the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatitis.  The pancreas is the digestive gland that produces insulin that regulates the blood sugar and digestive enzymes needed for digestion.  When dogs are fed processed food, the pancreas works overtime and can become inflamed.

Many cases of pancreatitis go undiagnosed because the dogs present no visible symptoms despite having an overactive pancreas or an elevation of pancreatic enzymes.  However, acute pancreatitis is the most serious form and the onset happens relatively suddenly.  Dogs with acute pancreatitis will usually stop eating, start vomiting, and may have diarrhea.  Further, the dog may be lethargic, dehydrated and the abdomen may appear hard-core firmer, and sensitive to touch especially in the front portion of the abdomen as the pancreas is closely related to the stomach and is in the same area. The best way to confirm your dog's diagnosis is by a blood test at your local holistic veterinarian.

Dr. Peter Dobias, our local expert on holistic animal healthcare, has published a number of interesting articles on his blog that help to educate pet owners on various treatments and methods of prevention of some common pet ailments.  He recently published an article that talks about the factors that contribute to stomach bloat or gastric dilation volvulus (GDV) in dogs. He also includes a number of tips that can help owners relieve their dogs of this problem.

The following is a summary of Peter Dobais' article title "Stomach Bloat – Gastric Dilation Volvulus in Dogs – Holistic Approach".

Among the many meat products that 3P Naturals sells, camel meat from Australia has become a new favorite for many of our customers.  We recently became aware of a report that mentioned that camel meat from Australia could be potentially fatal for dogs.  If you have been feeding your dog camel meat, there is no need to panic as measures are being taken to ensure camel meat is safe for both human and animal consumption.  However, it is good to stay informed.

Here at, 3P Naturals, we take the health of our animal customers very seriously. We continue to sell safe and nutritious camel meat in select products and we stay in close contact with our supplier as well as other manufacturers and industry experts on this and other health-related pet food issues.  But again, we encourage pet owners to read the full article and listen to the interview to be fully educated on the issue.

Dr. Peter Dobias is a veterinarian with over 20 years experience in both holistic and conventional veterinary medicine. He specializes in animal homeopathy and natural nutrition.

If you've ever wanted to know more about vitamin and mineral supplements for your pets, here's a great interview with Dr. Peter Dobias, as he delves into the details of vitamin and mineral supplements, including his own natural, organic supplement, GreenMin Balance.

Debbie Benson is the co-founder and co-operator of 3P Naturals, along with her husband Paul Benson. In this short interview, Debbie discusses the 3P Naturals' philosophy and mission statement: