Nutrition – Healthy Dog Club

To feed or not to feed grain

March 31, 2020July 20, 2023 Healthy Dog Club

Dogs are not engineered to gain a significant portion of their nutrition from grains. This explains the large, soft stools excreted by most kibble-fed dogs. It is clearly processed poorly by the dog. Many vets agree that corn, wheat and soy may cause allergies, skin and coat problems. Overfeeding grains may be a big factor in the frequency of canine obesity today. This in turn may cause or aggravate many other health problems. Grain-based diets promote bad dental health and that can lead to systemic infections and weakening of all…

Boost your pups immunity with probiotics

February 23, 2020July 20, 2023 Healthy Dog Club

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…

Older dogs and cataracts

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020 Healthy Dog Club

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…

Can pet owners truly trust the dog food labels?

November 19, 2018July 20, 2023 Healthy Dog Club

You do everything you can to keep your dog healthy. You keep him well-exercised, buy him non-toxic toys and feed what you think is the best food. Then one day you read this: “A federal judge in St. Louis has ordered companies from Missouri and California to pay a combined $7 million for shipping ingredients containing poultry feathers and other misbranded items to pet food manufacturers”. That’s what The Associated Press reported in October 2018. If you’re reading this, you probably go out of your way to research. You label read…

“Let them eat bugs”

June 7, 2018June 7, 2018 Healthy Dog Club

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…

Why Omega 3 is good for you and your pup

May 2, 2018 Healthy Dog Club

Health Benefits of Omega-3 Your have probably heard of fish oil Omega 3’s health benefits for people and same goes for our little pooches. Omega 3 has an anti-inflamatory effect property and can help to reduce swelling and irritation caused by various health conditions. If your pooch is suffering from kidney or heart disease, omega-3 can help him feel better for longer. Even a formidable opponent like cancer had better watch out for the power of omega-3, which has been shown to delay the growth and impede the spread of…

Why home-prepared meals can be difficult and dangerous

April 21, 2018April 21, 2018 Healthy Dog Club

“Dogs and humans alike carry a certain amount of both bad and good bacteria in their system. Dogs have a short digestive tract allowing them to pass harmful bacteria through their systems quickly, usually before any problems develop. If you or your pethave a compromised immune system, you will want to take particular caution. In general, simply treat raw food diet the same way you would when preparing a family member a meal that contains raw meat. Wash your hands thoroughly and always make sure to wash pet bowls daily…

Daily Power house supplements for your pup

March 15, 2018July 20, 2023 Healthy Dog Club

Here are 5 powerhouse supplements you should give your pup to boost his/her health! Turmeric This is a fabulous supplement for any type of inflammation that is the root cause of common signs of aging, including joint degeneration, heart trouble, declining mental alertness, and even cancer. Tumeric contains a powerful natural anti-inflammatory called curcumin. When added to your pup’s daily diet, it can help prevent a whole host of problems. Add 1/8 tsp per 10 pounds of body weight daily. Coconut Oil Coconut oil has antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal…