Omega-3 fatty acids are well researched and respected for many reasons. These include aiding in heart health, inflammatory issues and so much more. I am happy to share with you an educational handout provided by Fullscript. It highlights types, sources, supplement information and more. I hope you find it useful, and you can always shop …
Corn on the cob is a popular summer staple here in Connecticut. But is it okay to share corn with your dog? My answer begins with a big, “It depends!”
My last dog, Cori, had on and off urinary tract infections (UTIs) throughout her life. As she got older, the UTIs became more difficult to manage. Nonetheless, Cori and I got through it together and she lived by my side to a ripe old age of 15 1/2.
Note: The dog pictured here was my senior dog, Cori. She developed glaucoma, a vision issue, at the age of 2, and became blind in one eye. A year later, she lost vision in the other eye. It was highly traumatic for both of us. Over time, we learned together how to navigate the new …
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Today I am highlighting carotenoids, pigments found in many brightly colored foods that can help enhance immunity and support health.
If your dogs are like mine, fruits are hit or miss. They love watermelon and cantaloupe, but will pass on others like pineapple.
An article in Today’s Veterinary Practice discusses elimination diet trials (EDT) for dogs. One option is a novel ingredient homemade diet.
A recent article in Today’s Veterinary Practice focused on a frequent topic between vet and client – the diet discussion. There are probably as many schools of thought on this as there are diets.
Time management is part of our lives. What we do with our time can be based on necessity, habit, passion and many other factors. Outside of necessity, what we do with our time is often based on priority, whether we realize it or not.
Listen to my audio, Taking Care of the Individual. If you examine your diet against the diets of your family members, circle of friends, colleagues or acquaintances, the most likely scenario is there are many variations among diets. This is quite reasonable and expected, since you and every other individual you come across is just …
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