Kelp contains countless nutrients and has the potential to balance dietary deficiencies in malnourished dogs. Thanks to selenium, vitamin E, and the polysaccharides it contains, kelp can do wonders for the canine immune system.
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In addition to helping your dog digest fiber, these little creatures produce byproducts that help with the overall functioning of the gut and the absorption of nutrients. They also play a key role in defending the body against invasion by pathogens that your dog might pick up in their food or from licking the ground or chewing on an old bone.
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Marty Roberts shares some natural solutions for addressing 3 of the most common (and frustrating) conditions that hurt our dogs: allergies, joints and mobility, and anxiety.
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Since this mushroom’s effects can be observed very quickly after taking it (thanks to the quick absorption of the antioxidants into the system), dog owners with reservations about putting their dogs on anti-allergic medication finally have another option.
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While it has a long history of being used as a spice and a dietary supplement for people, the word of its advantages has reached the ears of dog lovers. Now we are all eager to learn if there truly is something to this yellow jewel, or is not all that glitters actually gold?
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Luckily, the different causes behind paw licking are fairly well known. And, even better, most are relatively simple to address. We’ll talk about how to determine what is causing your dog’s discomfort and what you can do to get them back to their normal, happy, less-licky selves.
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Gabapentin is not FDA-approved for veterinary use. There is no regulation for this drug when it comes to administering it to dogs. Some veterinarians are prescribing gabapentin precisely because of the side effects, such as sedation. Dogs are given gabapentin before a stressful situation, such as traveling or a vet visit. The owners don’t realize that the sedation is actually a side effect of a strong drug that is normally given to epileptic patients.
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If your dog is partial to some poop, a habit known scientifically as coprophagia, then rest assured that this behavior is quite common. Dog poop eating has many potential causes; some require veterinary attention to rectify, while others can be fixed with some targeted behavioral training.
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The goal of this article is to help you make an informed decision for your dog and your dog alone. You will find enough information from credible sources to weigh your options and make a confident decision that you won’t have to question.
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A recent study found that, when they compared the microbiome of humans, dogs, pigs, and mice, the human and canine microbiome were the most similar. And just like humans, the balance of your dog’s gut bacteria can affect almost every other biological function in their body, perhaps even impacting their mental health.
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