Cool Cat or Hot Dog? Finding Balance with Food Energetics “Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food” – Hippocrates What is Food Energetics? Food energetics is the concept that specific foods can alter the flow of energy within the body, with either cooling or warming effects. These warming or cooling properties can …
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What is leaky gut syndrome? “Leaky Gut”, or Dysbiosis, is caused by a bacterial imbalance that leads to inflammation of the intestinal mucosa. The mucosa is a thin layer of cells which line the inside of the intestines. It acts as a barrier to toxins and parasites, as well as a gateway to allow nutrients …
Keeping Your Dog’s Teeth Healthy Does your dog have stinky breath or yellow plaque on their teeth? Or maybe your dog has great teeth and you are just looking to prevent any dental problems from happening. Either way, there is no doubt that a healthy mouth is essential for a healthy dog. Chewing is the …
Relieve the Itch with Nature’s Benadryl: Quercetin Allergies in Dogs and Cats have become an epidemic. Veterinary clinics are being flooded with patients of allergy symptoms and nearly half of all dogs you meet have some sort of food restriction. Often times allergies are due to a particular food and once the culprit is found, …
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FLEAS AND TICKS THE DREADFUL SUMMER MONTHS As most of you know, just as the weather starts getting warmer and we can finally spend much of our time outside, the fleas and ticks come out. Unfortunately, the mild weather and high humidity create the perfect breeding environment for these pesky critters, causing their populations to …
WHAT IS KENNEL COUGH? Kennel cough, also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis, is an upper respiratory infection in dogs. It is highly contagious and was named for the fact that it is commonly spread between shelter dogs or dogs living in tight quarters. Viral and bacterial causes of kennel cough are spread via airborne droplets …
WHAT DOES THE LIVER DO? The liver is the body’s largest and one of the most important organs. It is responsible for making many of the chemicals the body needs to function properly, it breaks down substances and detoxifies the blood, and also acts as a storage unit for vitamins and minerals. Because the liver acts …
What is Olive Leaf Powder? Olive leaf powder is a supplement extracted from the leaves of olive trees. It is a natural antibiotic, antiviral and antioxidant; and has also proven to be effective against yeast infections. There are a number of ailments for which we recommend olive leaf powder as a treatment for cats and …
Diatomaceous Earth: A to Z Diatomaceous Earth (Dye-ah-toe-may-cious Earth) is hard to pronounce but it has a wide array of benefits to people and pets! So what is this Diatomaceous Earth (DE) powder that everyone seems to be talking about? We wrote up a blog post to help you understand more about the awesome effects of Diatomaceous Earth. …
What is Arthritis? Arthritis is inflammation of the joint. There are many causes for this, the most common being old age. Other causes and risk factors include repetitive use of the same joints, injury, genetic predisposition, or being overweight. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis (breaking down of the cartilage covering joints) and …
Hot Spots; What are they and where do they come from? Hot spots are one of the more misunderstood problems that tend to surface on our pets. They are created when your dog’s natural bacteria overpopulates parts of his skin. Hot spots often occur in dogs with under performing immune systems and more often than …
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