Classic, traditional holiday foods include many items that are nutritious for dogs. These include meats, vegetables and more. But a few issues often arise. Here is how to handle them to make holiday foods dog friendly.
It’s fall here in Connecticut, and fresh pumpkins are everywhere. I usually buy a few throughout the season…
I often find people are looking for healthy snacks and treats for their dogs. Snacks and treats are an important and harmless part of your dog’s routine. They can even be nutritionally beneficial.
Vegetables have numerous vitamins and minerals, but also beneficial plant compounds, antioxidants, fiber and more. When it comes to weight problems in dogs, vegetables also offer a little extra feeling of fullness when trying to cut calories.
Cruciferous vegetables can help fight cancer, reduce inflammation and more. Consider cooked broccoli, cauliflower, kale and more.
Common reasons pets wind up at the vet include itchy ears, itchy skin, dermatitis, allergies (or what are thought to be allergies but may not be) and other related itchy and allergy-type problems.
A strong immune system is vital to health, helping us ward off viruses, bacteria, long term or chronic illnesses, and infections like Lyme disease. What can you do to support your dog’s immune system?
This month I am discussing Lyme disease in dogs. Topics include veterinarians’ suggested treatment, nutritional and botanical support, and helping to speed recovery if your dog needs antibiotics. Here, I highlight ashwagandha.
Why does your dog’s food matter? I could try to answer this with a long, drawn out speech. But, I’ll share a brief summary and bullet points.
If your dog has red ears, itchy skin, rashes, diarrhea, bad breath, body odor… is it possible he or she is trying to detox? The answer is yes!