The case for whole foods
Here’s how our understanding of pet nutrition has changed, and why whole foods are still touted as the optimal option. For decades, clinical nutrition was…
Category: Dogs
Antimicrobial Enzymes – an effective alternative to antibiotics
Have you considered holistic alternatives to treat antibiotic-resistant superbugs? Learn about the positive benefits found in antimicrobial enzymes. Sir Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin nearly…
Maintaining joint health in dogs
Providing dogs with the right amount of antioxidants and fatty acids can assist in the metabolizing of joint supplements and boost their quality of life. …
The role of diet and supplementation in animal cancer care
Pets with cancer are very common in small animal practices. Learn more about how diet can be a tailored treatment plan for some patients. Cancer…
Preventing “Bad Hair” Days
About 95% of a dog’s body is covered with hair. Besides making the dog soft and huggable, this coat helps protect the skin and keep…
Winter lameness in dogs
Injuries sustained by active dogs that play, run or work in winter conditions can be diagnostically challenging. A thorough exam is essential in dealing with…
The Hyperpermeable Bowel
In addition to its very important functions of digestion and absorption, the gastrointestinal tract is also the largest organ of the immune system in the…
Know About Nutrigenomics
Nutrigenomics is an emerging science that studies the molecular relationships between nutrition and the response of our genes, to determine how even subtle genetic changes…
