Category: Nutraceuticals
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Medicinal Mushrooms: Cancer Fighting Fungi
Medicinal mushrooms are becoming a popular alternative and are now widely available to pet owners. You will not find very many traditional veterinarians prescribing mushrooms as a form of treatment; however we are starting to see more and more veterinary nutraceutical companies incorporating mushrooms into their formulas. Nutramax, for example, is a well known nutraceutical…
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Fish Oils: A Waste Of Money or Worth The Hype?
The nutraceutical market is at an all time high for human and pet products. Nutraceutical research for the benefit of our pets has also become widely popular in recent decades. Between private research companies and university studies, you can find a dog or cat publication about practically any well-known supplement. Recently, studies have suggested that…
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The Garlic Controversy: Are They As Dangerous As Onions?
It’s a common myth that dogs and cats can’t have garlic. This is another topic where the internet is full of misinformation. The assumption is that since garlic is part of the onion family, that they are also toxic. This then prompts panicked pet owners to call the veterinary hospital thinking they’ve just poisoned their…
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Dog Treat for Seasonal Allergies
It’s that time of year. We are all sneezing and rubbing our eyes. The pollen count is high and it’s almost unbearable. You may notice your dog rubbing his face, scratching his ears, licking his feet or belly. If your dog has mild allergy symptoms, you can support his body at home. Don’t wait though,…
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Stressed pet? Try Melatonin and L-Theanine!
Monday we talked about how to help your cat be less stressed at the vet. However dogs and cats often become stressed in their own home due to thunderstorms, fireworks, a move, new environmental noises, new animals or people in the home, etc. So today we will focus on two supplements that really make an…
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The Healing Powers of Cinnamon
I recently discovered an amazing peanut butter and cinnamon smoothie recipe. I’ve never been a fan of peanut butter smoothies before because the peanut butter tends to override all other flavors. However, I am a big fan of cinnamon and am aware of all the amazing benefits it provides. I also include a sprinkle of…
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The Old and the Restless
Everyone loves puppies and kittens. Bringing them home for the first time is such a happy and exciting time! However, no one stops to think about that pet’s future. No one stops to think about the fact that those animals will get old someday. Chronic diseases will develop and your fun and rambunctious household will…
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Let’s talk Cranberry supplements.
Do they really work? YES, cranberry supplements do work! From personal experience, I can tell you this is not voodoo or the placebo effect. Cranberry supplements do in fact work when given in the appropriate dose. That said, most cranberry supplements list your pets weight range along with an extremely low dose recommendation. Which is…