For dogs and cats that exhibit digestive difficulties such as loose stools, additional supplements can help support the health of the intestinal lining.
Probiotic supplements can aid in re-establishing the healthy bacteria needed by Read More
Helping Your Dogs and Cats Detoxify
December 17, 2009 – 5:38 pm
Detoxification is essential for any animal that has been treated with multiple courses of medications such as steroids, antibiotics or antihistamines which are often prescribed for animals with itchy skin or digestive disorders. Even pets who have been on a heavily processed diet Read More
How to Identify and Treat Food Allergies
December 14, 2009 – 4:12 pm
Is your companion itchy? Does she have digestive difficulties? These are some of the most common issues that cause guardians to seek veterinary care for their companions. Sometimes it is difficult to get to the bottom of those troublesome itches and tummy upsets. They may be a sign of food allergies or sensitivities. Read More
How to Avoid Rancid Fats in Your Pet Food
December 8, 2009 – 2:10 pm
It’s important to avoid feeding rancid fats to our dogs and cats. When fatty acids become oxidized, or “turn rancid”, they are profoundly changed. Rancid fats in the diet reduce the nutritive value of the protein, degrade Read More
4 Easy Steps to Improve Your Dog’s Health by Feeding the Right Balance of Fats
November 30, 2009 – 5:41 pm
In my earlier post on fats in a dog’s diet, I introduced the concept that improving the balance and types of fat that your dog eats is the best thing you can do to improve the chances that your dog lives a long, healthy, happy life.
Here are four easy steps you can take to Read More
Why Balanced Fats Are Critical to a Dog’s Health
November 24, 2009 – 5:40 pm
More than any other nutrient, a dog becomes the fats she eats. Yet fats are often the least understood aspect of canine diets and consequently few dogs are fed a proper balance of fats.
Fortunately, improving the balance and types of fat that your dog eats is easy. It’s the best thing that you can do to improve the chances that your dog lives a long, healthy, happy life. Read More
Holistic Veterinarians
November 16, 2009 – 11:00 pm
I recently got back from the annual conference of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA), which was held outside Boston this year. It’s always a treat to get together with this group because I always learn a lot, and because their approach to pet health is so refreshing.
For those of you who may not be familiar with holistic veterinarians, Read More
Raw Dog Food vs. Cooked – Which Is Better For Dogs?
November 10, 2009 – 1:32 am
There’s been a lot written about raw food for dogs – some praising it, others condemning it. I think that the whole “raw vs. cooked” controversy is an unnecessary distraction from the real issue that should be focused on, which is “fresh food vs. processed food”. Read More
The Ancestral Diet for Dogs
October 28, 2009 – 10:37 am
You may have heard of the “Cave Man” diet as it applies to humans, the theory being that unprocessed fresh foods high in protein and low in carbohydrates are best for people who evolved successfully over thousands and thousands of years consuming just such a diet.
The concept of the “Ancestral Diet” for dogs is similar in nature. Dogs and other canids evolved successfully through Read More
4 Steps to Help Your Dog or Cat Lose Extra Weight
October 15, 2009 – 3:30 pm
Weight Management for Dogs and Cats (Part II)
Weight loss and control consist of four steps: proper diet, proper portions, exercise and the quantity and quality of treats.
1. Proper Diet
Weight loss programs for animals are the same as those for people – eat less and exercise more. High quality nutrition is the best way to help your friend lose her extra pounds. If you are feeding an all raw diet, you are providing the best diet already for proper weight management – just feed less. If you are feeding some kibble, just reduce the amount of kibble fed. Read More
