Ultimate Dog Guides
The Benefits of Probiotic Use in Dogs
In addition to helping your dog digest fiber, these little creatures produce byproducts that help with the overall functioning of the gut and the absorption of nutrients. They also play a key role in defending the body against invasion by pathogens that your dog might pick up in their food or from licking the ground or chewing on an old bone.
Why Dogs Hurt – Solutions For Dog Allergies, Mobility, and Anxiety
Marty Roberts shares some natural solutions for addressing 3 of the most common (and frustrating) conditions that hurt our dogs: allergies, joints and mobility, and anxiety.
Is CBD Oil a Reliable Treatment for Dog Arthritis?
Natural remedies are rarely taken seriously by the scientific community unless they show potential for being synthesized into a profitable medicine or their effects are just too impressive to deny. CBD is one of those rare substances that checks off both boxes.
Can CBD Oil Help Dogs With Cancer?
It may sound surprising, but research has indeed shown that CBD has anti-tumor effects by triggering cell-suicide in diseased cells – especially when used in combination with radiotherapy and chemotherapy. One study, in particular, noted a threefold increase in the survival rates of rats who were treated with CBD alongside chemotherapy when compared to chemotherapy alone.
Reishi Mushrooms for Dogs: The Natural Medicine That’s Worth the Hype
Since this mushroom’s effects can be observed very quickly after taking it (thanks to the quick absorption of the antioxidants into the system), dog owners with reservations about putting their dogs on anti-allergic medication finally have another option. Traditional medication for allergies has several serious side effects that compromise the dog’s health long-term, especially when taken consistently. Reishi is a safer, natural alternative for managing allergic flare-ups.
Crickets: A Healthy Protein for Dogs
Crickets, grasshoppers, mealworms, and other insects contain a variety of vitamins and minerals that dogs need. Some nutrients, such as calcium, magnesium, and zinc, are actually found in higher concentrations in insects than they are in beef.