Apples are a common fruit that can be found at your local grocery store. They are also a healthy snack for dogs to enjoy. There are some precautions to take when feeding apples to your dog, though, so keep reading to find out more about this delicious treat! Apples and the Fight Against Cancer Apples… Continue reading Can Dogs Eat Apples?
Category: Nutrition Matters
Stay Away from the Kibble
When cancer hits, it’s often accompanied by weight loss, loss of muscle, and depression. All of these can significantly impact your dog’s quality of life. Consuming a good diet can improve your dog’s life tremendously. Food can actually prove to be ‘good medicine,’ and there's a term for this known as 'nutrition therapy.' A high-quality… Continue reading Stay Away from the Kibble
Understanding Apoptosis and Cancer
How are cancer cells different from normal cells? That’s a simple, yet complicated, question to ask. One of the words you will hear pop up often though is apoptosis. If you’re learning about the science of cancer, you’ll learn that apoptosis plays a major role in all cancer types regardless of species. Apoptosis, commonly referred to as cell suicide(I… Continue reading Understanding Apoptosis and Cancer
Cancer Fighting Mushrooms for Dogs
Cancer fighting mushrooms for dogs are getting a lot of attention, and for good reason. Did you know medicinal mushrooms can help prevent, and even reverse, cancer in our dogs? Whether your dog already has a diagnosis or you're searching for preventative measures, mushrooms could be exactly what you're looking for. Why Use Mushrooms To… Continue reading Cancer Fighting Mushrooms for Dogs
Turkey Tail Mushrooms for Dogs with Cancer
Turkey tail isn't just some mushroom; it has a slew of health advantages for your canine companion. Turkey tail is a type of mushroom that can be found on dead logs. Trametes versicolor, or Cariolus versicolor, is the scientific name for this plant. In popular usage, it's called turkey tail because its rings resemble those… Continue reading Turkey Tail Mushrooms for Dogs with Cancer