Should You Add Vitamins and Minerals to Your Dog’s Diet?
Many people ask me whether they should add a multivitamin and mineral supplement to their dog’s food. This seems to be of particular concern for dog parents feeding a homemade diet.
Many people ask me whether they should add a multivitamin and mineral supplement to their dog’s food. This seems to be of particular concern for dog parents feeding a homemade diet.
My colleagues at Fullscript share many resources with me. Many are geared towards us humans, but a lot of the content applies to dogs as well! Today I share their handout entitled “4R Gut Healing Protocol.”
I am currently discussing milk thistle for dogs, and potential use for liver health, skin health, cancer and so much more.
Milk thistle and its active constituents are famous for addressing liver health. But milk thistle is used for other issues, …
We have all read about the wonders of fish oil, and with good reason. Extensive studies show omega-3 in some fish can really help fight inflammation.
Heart disease is a big problem in America, at least for us humans. But have you ever thought about your dog’s heart health?
Coconut oil is a staple in my dog’s diet, and has a wide range of benefits.
You know what they say about eggs … incredible, edible and lots more! They take very little time to prepare, can be used alone or in recipes, and provide a highly digestible protein for your dog. If that didn’t offer enough reasons to include them in your dog’s diet, here’s another reason: You can use eggshell as a calcium supplement.
Recently, I attended a workshop on healthy pet foods. The seminar was conducted at a veterinary clinic and the speakers focused on many issues, including the process of making pet food. This process includes removing many nutrients, and then adding them back, in artificial versions.
Phytochemicals are chemicals in plants (‘phyto’ = plant) that don’t contain nutrients, but do contain qualities that can prevent or protect against disease.