Heart Health in Dogs
Heart disease is a big problem in America, at least for us humans. But have you ever thought about your dog’s heart health?
Why Give Dogs Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a staple in my dog’s diet, and has a wide range of benefits.
Making Eggs? You Can Make a Calcium Supplement
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.
Tiny Toxin in Most Dog Foods?
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.
Using Phytochemicals to Protect Your Dog’s Health
Phytochemicals are chemicals in plants (‘phyto’ = plant) that don’t contain nutrients, but do contain qualities that can prevent or protect against disease.
Cod Liver Oil for Dogs – Vitamin D, Omega-3 and More
The more I thought about it, the more I thought, hmm, if vitamin D deficiency is so common in humans — especially northerners who don’t get adequate sunlight, and those who wear sunscreen — then what about in dogs?
Prostate Cancer Prevention in Dogs
Dogs can get prostate cancer just like humans. Diet and lifestyle changes can help reduce risk, and some recommendations for humans may also be helpful for dogs. These suggestions, originally written for humans but probably helpful for our furry friends, include…
Urinary Incontinence in Dogs
I have been dealing with urinary incontinence in my older dog for over a year now. She was always flawless in her housetraining, never the kind of dog who would go potty in the house. This is in contrast to previous dogs who may have left ‘presents’ occasionally.
Cooking to Retain Nutrients
If you are like me and you cook for your dog, you probably wonder about nutrient loss from cooking. Some nutrients are more easily destroyed by heat…
Vitamin E for Dogs
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants help scoop up damaging free radicals which can cause harm in the body. You can help your dog overcome damage from free radicals and strengthen his immunity by offering antioxidants in the diet.