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#1 Essential Nutrient Your Dog Needs: Omega Fatty Acids

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#1 Essential Nutrient Your Dog Needs: Omega Fatty Acids

Dogs need a lot of things to keep them feeling as healthy and happy as possible; a good diet, lots of exercise, and of course plenty of love and attention. However, even if you're doing all of this for your dog, he may still be missing out on key nutritional goodies that regulate hormones, metabolism, and even behavior (it's true!) In this series, we'll look at the key vitamins, minerals, essential fats and other nutrients your pup needs for a happy, healthy life. #1 on the list is... Omega Fatty Acids You probably already know that omega fatty acids are an important nutrient...

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How to Tell if your Dog is Missing Vital Nutrients

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How to Tell if your Dog is Missing Vital Nutrients

If you are feeling a bit worried that your dog is missing vital nutrients, it might be time to look for some key signs that they are suffering from malnutrition. First, start off by giving your dog a quick exam. Things to look for are: Teeth: Take a quick look at your furry friend's pearly whites (or, not so pearly whites). Are any missing? Is their breath worse than usual? Are their gums red or inflamed? Lethargy: Have you noticed that little Fido isn't running around as much? Does she sleep all day? Has he been looking depressed? Has his weight increased? His...

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5 MORE Awesome Dog Health and Nutrition Blogs

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5 MORE Awesome Dog Health and Nutrition Blogs

With so many passionate, incredible advocates for dog health and wellness out there, we decided to highlight five more blogs that we just love (and hope you will too!). Many voices out there offer opinions without the support of references or research, but these five dog nutrition websites provide fascinating, evidence-based nutritional information that'll keep your pup happy and healthy. (Check out our first list of Dog Blog recommendations here!) So, without further ado...   Pet Health & Nutrition Dr. Susan Wynn is the keeper of this blog, and she does a great job of responding to trending questions about dog nutrition with scientific...

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5 of the Top Dog Health and Nutrition Blogs

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5 of the Top Dog Health and Nutrition Blogs

Every dog parent knows that they need to stay up-to-date with the latest news in the world of canines. These are the parents of dogs, young and old, who understand the importance of learning more about how to keep their four-legged love healthy and happy. So, with posts from about questions to ask when adopting a dog to how to keep senior dogs feeling young, here are the top 5 dog health and nutrition blogs. Fidose of Reality Fidose of Reality is owned by Carol Bryant. While being interviewed on Gayle King's radio show, Carol was introduced as “a dog...

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A Healthy Boost for Your Best Friend: Omega Fatty Acids for Dogs

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A Healthy Boost for Your Best Friend: Omega Fatty Acids for Dogs

Your best friend's health and happiness is important to you. To make that happen, you feed him healthy food, get him lots of exercise and plenty of fresh, cool water. But, is that enough? Just like humans, dogs are sometimes lacking in nutrients that can help ease inflammation and pain, while making their lives more comfortable.   Why do dogs need to supplement Omega 3 fatty acids? Omega 3 fatty acids for dogs contain chained carbon molecules, and they contain essential fatty acids (EFA). EFAs need consumed in the diet because your pal’s body cannot make them, and Omega 3s are...

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