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The great importance of C Vitamin in dogs

June 8, 2015June 8, 2015 Healthy Dog Club

For humans, a source of vitamin C in the diet is literally necessary for survival. Early sailors deprived of fresh foods for extended lengths of time often suffered from “scurvy,” a nasty affliction characterized by bleeding gums, loss of teeth, a weakened condition, and sometimes death. It wasn’t until the late eighteenth century that Captain James Cook, the first European to visit the Hawaiian Islands, taught the British Admiralty how to prevent scurvy by adding fresh fruit or lime juice to its sailors’ daily ration of rum (thus earning…

Pumpkin is the miracle food for your pets!

June 5, 2015June 5, 2015 Healthy Dog Club

Pumpkin may be just what your pet’s upset stomach needs. I don’t know about you, but it seems like all I see in the grocery store these days are pumpkins… and lots of them piled high outside in bins… I’ve never really thought of pumpkin as a fruit but that is the correct classification. It’s not a vegetable as many people believe. Pumpkin has been described as a “ mystery food”, a “super food” and the “miracle” for pets because it is able to cure symptoms of diarrhea as…

Answer To Stopping Allergies Once And For All?

May 22, 2015 Healthy Dog Club

By: Robert Mueller It’s really true. Sometimes the simplest answers are the most remarkable. In the case of allergic reactions, many times we resort to treating the allergic response by applying what I call “Band-Aid” fixes. That is, trying to mask the symptoms rather than targeting the core problem. However, many of the most profound and significant approaches to reversing poor health conditions are achieved by simply improving the immune system. Although this may sound too simple to be true, this is by far the most advanced, medical break-…

Epidemic of medicated dogs calling into question sanity of their owners

May 20, 2015May 20, 2015 Healthy Dog Club

More and more vets are prescribing mind-altering psychiatric drugs for dogs they’ve diagnosed with depression or anxiety. These drugs come with a whole busload of side effects and warnings, including, according to the ASPCA ironically, increased anxiety.(1) Dogs who react to stress with aggression can even become more aggressive when they’re on Xanax because the drug lowers their inhibitions. Just like people, dogs sometimes pick fights when they’re stoned. So, just why do people think their pets need these drugs? Let’s take a look at the lives of modern…

Home remedies for dogs that work

May 19, 2015May 19, 2015 Healthy Dog Club

By PetMD When you’re feeling under the weather, you might find that the perfect thing for treating what ails you is something you already have in the kitchen. Did you know that you can treat your ailing dog with some simple home remedies too? Below you will find seven great natural remedies for making your dog happy and healthy again. TIP #1 Vitamin E is good for preventing those pesky age lines on your face, and it’s also great for your dog’s dry skin. You can give your…

What do I do about excessive paw licking in my dog and what could be the cause?

May 18, 2015May 18, 2015 Healthy Dog Club

By: Dr. Peter Dobias, DVM, IVC Journal, Integrative Medicine For any practicing veterinarian, paw licking and chewing is a very common complaint and often, even with holistic approaches can be difficult to treat. Conventionally, this is considered an allergic response. Most dogs are taken through a battery of tests, put on hypoallergenic and elimination diets, and repeated and long term antibiotics. Many end up on corticosteroids. Unfortunately, many of these dogs continue licking. For years, I cringed every time I saw a dog that excessively licked his paws. I…

Dental disease in dogs

May 15, 2015October 8, 2015 Healthy Dog Club

Are your dog’s teeth shiny white? Most dogs’ teeth aren’t. According to Dr Brooke Niemiec of the American Veterinary Dental College, dental disease is the number one medical problem among pets today! In fact, over 70 percent of dogs and cats will suffer periodontal disease by the age of two. Dental Disease Affects More Than Your Dog’s Mouth Studies have linked periodontal disease in both humans and pets to systemic diseases of the kidneys and liver, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes complications, problems during pregnancy, and even cancer. According…

How to add Omega 3 fish oils to your dog’s diet the right way

April 22, 2015April 22, 2015 Healthy Dog Club

We all know fish oil is a good thing for our dogs right? After all, fish oils have a super anti-inflammatory effect on the body, reducing your dogs joint pain, allergy symptoms and can even fight against cancer! But before you add that fish oil to your dog’s next meal, there’s something you need to be aware of … The EPA and DHA in fish oil are highly unsaturated. That means they have a love of double carbon bonds. Why is that important? Because those double carbon bonds make…