Tag: health

Is your dog suffering from malnutrition?

Healthy Dog Club

    Is Your Dog Merely Surviving Or Is He Thriving? Some dog owners believe their dog is completely healthy on a kibble diet, but there are some important nutrients that are not yet deemed essential under the official nutritional guidelines for pet foods. Young animals can appear to be full of life and the picture of health but what is going on inside their bodies as they grow, mature and reach their senior years? As dogs age, their owners may find they just don’t have the same vitality they…

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What meaning do enzymes have for your dog?

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  Cooking at temperatures above 118F destroys the naturally occurring enzymes in food. This means your dog’s body has to produce all of the enzymes necessary to digest the food and sooner or later, this limited supply will be used up. Enzymes are responsible for every metabolic reaction that takes place in your body, whether it is the blinking of your eye or the functioning of your liver.  Of course, the same applies to your dog’s body. What Are Digestive Enzymes? The body also uses enzymes to digest and use food.…

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The Truth About Acupuncture for Your Pet

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  We are going to talk about acupuncture and how it benefits your pooch. Zuzu’s story When Lisa Carp’s Labrador retriever, Zuzu, was diagnosed with leukemia 3 years ago, she was devastated. Zuzu, now 9, began chemotherapy treatments, but Carp wanted to find holistic ways to complement his medical care. Working with Ihor Basko, DVM, a holistic veterinarian in private practice in Honolulu, Carp also began making nutritious meals and booking regular acupuncture treatments for Zuzu. Zuzu’s follow-up exams confirm that he is now cancer-free. “Without chemo, an improved diet,…

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Pet obesity: Tips on how to avoid killing your dog

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Much like their human owners, animals have to deal with unwanted weight, too. Animal obesity is an epidemic across the country with more than 50 percent of pets now overweight. My little girl Nadya, an adorable 7 year old bichon/poodle mix often overindulges in food. Every time she thinks she does something good, she expects a treat. You spoil them and then you don’t realize what you’re doing. To lose weight, cutting calories is the key. If you look at the calorie content of those treats, it would comprise probably…

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Your dog’s dental hygiene determines his overall health

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by Robert Mueller: I would guess that very few people are aware of the connection between dental health and the benefits provided for good cardiovascular health. The dental industry has changed over the last few decades, and with the knowledge gained from research and preventive dentistry, the incidence of heart disease has been reduced. The slogan ‘ Good Food, Great Teeth’ is ever so true for pets as well as humans. Pets that are in the infant stage at 2 to 6 weeks of age start their teething issues when…

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