Boost your pups immunity with probiotics

Just like in humans, the majority of a dog’s immune system resides in his gut. Im sure you have heard about the gut and brain axis and the importance it has for our mental and physical well being. The gut is the largest immune organ in the body and contains approximately 70% of all immune cells. So keeping your dog’s digestive system running optimally is essential to making sure that he stays healthy, active, and lives a full and healthy life. One way to potentially improve your dog’s digestive health…

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Is Vitamin E Good for Dogs?

Vitamin E is an essential part of the canine diet … but why? To understand its role in the body, we need to delve into the interactions between free radicals and antioxidants. According Dr. Jennifer Coates, author of the Dictionary of Veterinary Terms: Vet-speak Deciphered for the Non-Veterinarian, free radicals are “a group of atoms containing oxygen and electrons that can damage cell membranes, proteins, DNA and other parts of the body.” Coates says that free radicals form as a normal part of the metabolic processes that produce energy within…

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Older dogs and cataracts

Our 15 year old girl Nadya, a bichon/poodle mix has pretty much lost her sight the past 2 years. It has been a slow progression and I have desperately tried to look for options to have her gain back at least some of the vision, even if blurry. I came across some great research by Dr Wendell O. Belfield, D.V.M. a pioneer of nutritional therapy for pets, cites human studies that show vitamin C improves the vision of elderly patients suffering from cataracts. He describes one veterinarian who successfully treated…

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Black and Decker smart dog collar

Stop the stress. Give your pup the freedom to run around safely with the BLACK + DECKER Smart Dog Collar this summer. Awesome features: Always know the exact location of your best friend with precise GPS! Stay connected with your dog from anywhere! 2-way audio you can call them home, reassure them when you are away, and hear them respond, giving both you and your dog peace of mind even when you are apart. Water Resistant  Don’t worry about your dog taking a quick dip, the BLACK+DECKER Smart Dog Collar…

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“Let them eat bugs”

New cricket treats for dogs are not only tasty, they are an excellent protein source an great for the environment as well!!! The thing about meat-whether you love it or hate it, research agrees that meat eating has a negative affect on the environment, and of course, on the animals themselves. According to the David Suzuki Foundation, livestock production account for 70 percent of the planet’s land surface and is responsible for 18 percent of greenhouse gases such as methane and nitrous oxide. They also point out that growing animals for…

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How to make a move stress free for your pup

Last month, our entire family relocated to Arizona, and I began to notice a significant change in our pups’ behavior. They became visibly anxious and started following me everywhere I went, whether it was during the cleaning and packing process or even a simple trip to the store. It was evident that they sensed something was happening. Unfortunately, many people fail to grasp that pets can be just as affected by a move as humans are, often misunderstanding the situation. Seeing my beloved dogs in such a stressed state was…

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Doggles eye glasses help your dog regain eye sight

When I first read about the Doggles glasses a hope was ignited within me. You see, I felt that there was an option for my little 13 year old girl Nadya’s eye sight problems, to gain back her sight. She is our little bichon poodle angel whom we adopted when she was only 3 months old and who until about a year ago started having problems with her eye sight. At first with walking on stairs at night, and now proceeded to having difficulty locating her toys thrown to her…

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