Making your own natural pet food and treats is worth the effort, but I’m always looking for ways to make the process easier. A time-consuming aspect of the homemade pet diet is measuring out individual supplements. While some require precise doses, most of the food-based supplements do not. This makes them perfect for mixing up…
Supplements derived from whole foods offer benefits that synthetic supplements do not. Synthetic vitamins and minerals are fractions. They’re one part of a group of compounds that make up a whole nutrient. These compounds may influence each other or work together in ways we don’t yet understand. Nutrients derived from fresh, whole foods offer a…
Calcium Montmorillonite (bentonite) Clay is a “living” smectite clay that has been used in hobby and farm ponds for many years. It’s packed with upwards of 60 bio-available minerals and trace elements, plus anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-parasite properties.
There are many nutraceuticals and herbs that are safe for pets. Dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, ferrets, fish and other species have enjoyed their benefits for many years. Numerous animals have been used as test subjects for natural health studies as well.
We love Veterinarians and would never discourage you from seeing one if your pet is in need. However, there are ways to reduce the number of visits required while still providing sufficient care.
A healthy digestive system can benefit your dog in many ways. It improves nutrient uptake and utilization, ensures optimal immune function, prevents disease, treats bad breath, and prevents digestive upset such as vomiting or loose stools. The following holistic dog food recipe is formulated to improve and nurture a healthy canine gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Asthma symptoms in cats are usually caused by an allergic reaction. Feline Bronchial Disease occurs when the bronchi muscle becomes inflamed, causing the smooth muscle to constrict, bronchial edema, and thickening of the airway mucus glands. These conditions combine to cause an airflow obstruction and respiratory distress.
Chlorophyll is a ‘super green’ natural plant component that is safely used by pets and humans. It serves as a nutritional supplement and as a nutraceutical for healing and optimum immune function in dogs, cats, horses, livestock, fish, birds, rabbits and other small animals.
In today’s guest post, author Chris Redhead shares a few natural ways to keep your dog’s coat healthy.
The US Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a warning to pet parents about the West Nile Virus, on the heels of a similar warning for humans. Record-breaking cases in the US and Canada have prompted the warning.
