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
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Understanding the Gut Microbiome
In both humans and animals, gut health and the microbiome have recently received a lot of attention. While the human microbiome is still a relatively new scientific subject, our understanding of it is fast evolving, and veterinary studies aren't far behind. Our dogs' distinct intestinal flora appears to have an impact on much more than… Continue reading Understanding the Gut Microbiome
Milk Thistle for Dogs: Protection Against Liver Damage
Every day, we are surrounded by toxins. Like us, our dogs aren't immune to them. Toxins can be found in their food, drink, the grass outside, and even the air they breathe. There is no way to get away from them. Their (and our) liver play a critical role in ensuring toxins are filtered from… Continue reading Milk Thistle for Dogs: Protection Against Liver Damage