In some cases of simple infection or irritation, a herbal wash can clear the problem immediately. In other cases, conditions such as chronic runny eyes, cataracts, glaucoma etc indicate an underlying unbalance. Prevention Starts With Diet Prevention is Always the Best Cure and a fresh, varied diet is the first step to promote and maintainContinue reading “Natural Care For Your Dog’s Eyes”
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Feeding Fish To Your Dog – A Brief Guide
Fish? YES Please! Steamed, grilled, baked… Fish is a great addition to your dog’s diet. Oily Fish Oily fish is an excellent natural source of Omega-3 fatty acids, essential for a healthy coat and healthy skin.Omega-3 fatty acids also provide a natural anti-inflammatory component, which can be very beneficial to dogs who suffer from IBS,Continue reading “Feeding Fish To Your Dog – A Brief Guide”
Calm Your Dog’s Upset Stomach Naturally
Just recently, Pepper suffered from an upset tummy and I thought to share some natural remedies to help other dog parents deal with the same. Some symptoms your dog may experience when suffering from tummy troubles are just the same as with us humans: vomiting and/or diarrhoea, flatulence, stomach noises, appetite loss, and changes inContinue reading “Calm Your Dog’s Upset Stomach Naturally”
The Link Between Herbs And Diet
Adding herbs to your dog’s diet can have a huge impact on his health and wellbeing… But… Yes, there is a BUT… To use herbs at their best potential you must first take on an overall natural approach that cares for your dog’s general wellbeing, including body, mind and spirit. The essence of complete wellnessContinue reading “The Link Between Herbs And Diet”
Does Cooking Food Make It Less Nutritious?
Gently cooking food will only minimally affect the amount and quality of nutrients. Steaming food is a particularly gentle method, which preserves vitamins and minerals. It will also enhance flavours, which can be especially important for fussy or elderly dogs who tend to become less interested in eating. Water is the enemy when it comesContinue reading “Does Cooking Food Make It Less Nutritious?”
SuperFoods For Your Dog
The term superfood is defined as “a food that is rich in compounds (such as antioxidants, fibre, or fatty acids) considered beneficial to the health.” Superfoods are known to be extremely beneficial for humans but can they boost your dog’s health, too? Absolutely YES! Some of the same ingredients in your diet can be ofContinue reading “SuperFoods For Your Dog”
The Many Uses Of Eggshells For Dogs
An eggshell is the hard, outer covering of an egg. It consists mostly of calcium carbonate, a common form of calcium. The rest is made up of protein and it also contains other microelements like boron, magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, molybdenum, sulfur, zinc, etc. Here are some of the amazing ways eggshells can be usedContinue reading “The Many Uses Of Eggshells For Dogs”
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Preventing the source of allergies, joint pain, digestive diseases, cancer and more… It was the time that gut health became an important topic also when it comes to dogs. Poor gut health and related diseases, such as Increased Intestinal Permeability Syndrome (also called Leaky Gut Syndrome), it’s a condition that affects people and pets andContinue reading “Leaky Gut Syndrome”
Senior Dog Nutrition
My dear Pepper recently turned 10-years old and even if he still looks great I can not forget there are some less visible changes that come with age; body and digestion start changing and the immune system may need some extra support. It seems to happen overnight… One day, your dog is running crazy likeContinue reading “Senior Dog Nutrition”
Natural Vs Artificial Antioxidants
First Of All, What Are Antioxidants “Antioxidants are compounds that inhibit oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals, thereby leading to chain reactions that may damage the cells of organisms.” Oxidation is a naturally occurring chemical process, that produces molecules called free radicals, these molecules then react with and harm cells in theContinue reading “Natural Vs Artificial Antioxidants”