What is in coconut oil, and is coconut oil good for dogs? Â Coconut oil is an extraction from the meat of mature coconuts, harvested from the coconut palm. Â It has gained a lot of popularity because there are so many benefits to using coconut oil for ourselves and for our pets. The Importance Of Adding Oils To Your Dog’s Diet You are probably aware of the benefits of … [Read more...] about Coconut Oil for Dogs – Health Benefits & Uses
skin allergies in dogs
Itchy Dog and how Red Beets Can Help
Your dog is itching and scratching, has red and irritated skin, hot spots, is licking his paws, and is very uncomfortable. Â It is driving you and your dog crazy. Â You have changed foods several times, tried different supplements, sprays and creams, but nothing has helped. Â You still have an itchy dog. You may have taken your dog to the vet who prescribed medications or given … [Read more...] about Itchy Dog and how Red Beets Can Help
Rejuvenate your Dog’s Health with Added Natural Nutrition
Do you ever feel like something might be missing in your dog’s diet because he is not as healthy and vibrant as you would like him to be? Perhaps your dog’s poops are not the way they should be, or there may be digestive issues that keep coming back no matter what you feed? May be your dog is driving you and himself insane with constant itching and scratching?  Or may be … [Read more...] about Rejuvenate your Dog’s Health with Added Natural Nutrition
The ABC of Vitamins for Dogs
Vitamins and minerals are necessary for good health and vitality. When dogs are fed commercial dog food, especially kibble, which is highly processed food, they are not getting all the nutrients they need to thrive. Even when fed a home-prepared diet, whether it is raw or cooked, there can be gaps in nutrition. The best way to provide our pets with added nutrition is by … [Read more...] about The ABC of Vitamins for Dogs
Re-Think Kibble To Improve Your Dog’s Health This Year
The one change you should consider making to your dog’s diet this year has to do with kibble. Â You should re-think kibble! Feeding your dog just kibble is not good enough and doesn’t supply your dog with sufficient nutrients to maintain optimal health and longevity. Â There are a whole host of issues associated with mass-marketed kibble (dry food) that can … [Read more...] about Re-Think Kibble To Improve Your Dog’s Health This Year
The Lowdown on Food Allergies in Dogs
Food allergies in dogs are not as common as you might think because they only account for about 10% of all allergies in dogs. The hard part is to diagnose a food allergy. Â While some dogs may vomit or get diarrhea sometimes, they mostly develop itchy lesions or hives, and with an itchy dog it is very difficult to tell the difference between food allergy, inhalant allergy, and … [Read more...] about The Lowdown on Food Allergies in Dogs
15 Tips to Help Reduce Inhalant Allergies in Dogs
There are different types of Dog Allergies and the most common type is the inhalant allergy, also referred to as allergic inhalant dermatitis (atopy, hay fever), which is caused by substances in the air that dogs breathe in.  Just like humans, dogs can be allergic to pollens, molds and household dust.  When you consider that your dog has its nose on the ground most of the time, … [Read more...] about 15 Tips to Help Reduce Inhalant Allergies in Dogs
Dog Allergies – Causes & Treatment Options
Dog Allergies are some of the most common causes of itching and scratching in dogs. In dogs as well as humans, the skin is the largest organ of the body.  It protects us from the environment, provides a way to conserve and discharge heat, and also acts as a reservoir to maintain water balance in the body.  It is the first line of defense in protecting our bodies from a harsh … [Read more...] about Dog Allergies – Causes & Treatment Options