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News flash, genes don’t control all biology!
Acceptance of the role of environmental factors on health places a huge responsibility on the dog breeder AND owner because decisions they make can alter which genes are turned on or off and how...
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A Super Food You Can Make at Home for You and Your Pet – Bone Broth
Bone broth is an inexpensive source of minerals (e.g., calcium, silicon, sulphur, magnesium, phosphorus, trace minerals) in an easily absorbable form along with other nutrients you and your dog will...
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Dogs in Cancer Research
Research in dogs and cats with cancer may also aid in understanding human cancers. The Morris Animal Foundation announced the launch of its Golden Retriever Lifetime Study in which 3000 dogs have been...
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A Potato is a Potato, Right?
White potato or sweet potato – a potato is a potato, right? In this article, Dr. Jean Dodds explains why the sweet potato might be the better choice for your pet (and you)! Post by Dr. Jean Dodd...
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Looking at Disease a New Way
The next time you or your dog get sick, go beyond treating the symptoms (e.g., diarrhea, hot spot, high blood pressure, cancer, Parkinson’s disease) and consider the cause. Instead of classifying an...
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September 2015 Tip – Reading Dog Food Labels
Reading Dog Food Labels – Be Savvy About Ingredient Splitting! Did you know that some pet food manufacturers breakdown one lower quality ingredient into its various components, with each listed...
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Food as Medicine
“Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food.” Hippocrates, 400 BC While food has long been recognized as a powerful factor in health and wellness, most of us ignore Hippocrates’...
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Healthy Dog Blog – ALERT: Beware the Dismantling of the Natural Pet Food...
So, you say you feed your pet a top-quality natural dog food made by a small natural pet food company that uses only the highest quality ingredients? You might want to check again. Mass-marketing pet...
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Best Vitamin Supplements for your Pet
Are synthetic vitamins as effective as natural vitamins? If you review the research, you can find arguments supporting both. However, as reported by Dogs Naturally, many synthetic vitamins are made...
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January Tip – Reducing Vet Visits
Frequent vet visits can quickly drain the wallet. Try these simple do-it-yourself tips to reduce the number of vet trips. Brush. Comb, Inspect and Bathe! Routinely brush and comb your pet and do a...
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Country of Origin of Processed Food
Despite a US Address on the Label, The Country of Origin for Some Ingredients in Your and Your Pet’s Food is Probably China. Do you eat NutriGrain bars? Sara Lee bread? Do you feed your dog or cat dry...
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Healthy Dog Conference 2016 in Ohio
Healthy Dog Conference 2016 in Ohio. A healthy dog conference will be held May 21-22 in Delaware Ohio at K9 Ponderosa. This is a great opportunity for Midwesterners to meet and hear world-renowned...
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June Tip – Healthy Homemade Dog Treats
Why make your own dog treats when you can so easily purchase them at your local grocery or pet food store? Three reasons. First, the treats you prepare from ingredients obtained at your local grocery...
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Dental Disease in Dogs and Cats
With more than 2/3 of cats and 3/4 of dogs having dental disease. It is the biggest health care problem in our pets— and the incidence is increasing. According to the Banfield Pet Hospital State of...
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July Tip – Protect Your Pet’s Eyes
There are several super foods that can support your pet’s eyes. A complete species appropriate diet supplemented with natural antioxidants can go a long way in supporting the eye. Unless otherwise...
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October Tip – Feed Your Dog Fresh Raw Eggs!
One way to kick-up the nutritional value of the food you are feeding your dog is to add raw eggs. Raw eggs have long been recognized as a complete food. Crack open a fresh, raw, locally-sourced or...
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When Are Identical Twins Not Identical?
Many people think their genes control their destiny. While we have no control over the genes we inherit, we CAN alter how those genes are read. And, how they are read, has a huge role in making us who...
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WARNING – US Life Expectancy Declines!
US life expectancy declined in 2015 due to rising fatalities from chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and dementia, as well as drug overdose and accidents. The number 1 killer...
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7 Easy Energy Hacks for a Supercharged Body
Are there tricks that can increase your energy and performance — that can supercharge your body? Yes, and the answer may be in something called ‘energy hacking’. Energy hacking is optimizing your...
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Food As Medicine
“Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food.” Hippocrates, 400 BC While food has long been recognized as a powerful factor in health and wellness, most of us ignore Hippocrates’...
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