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10/23/2021

They were told that a “dog” book wouldn’t make The NY Times best seller list 😳🤦🏻‍♀️

This book is so eye opening and full of tips and tricks for changes we can make in how we make decisions for our dogs health. Things like the best type of dog bowl to use…stainless steel. Or, what foods we can add to promote gut health, decrease inflammation and overall health.

Go grab your copy, you won’t regret it and your dog will thank you 🙏🏼❤️🐶

The Forever Dog: A how-to manual for raising the happiest, healthiest, long-lived dogs🐶 in the world!

Inspire change. www.ForeverDog.com

10/06/2021

I’M SO EXCITED FOR THIS BOOK TO COME OUT!!!!!

If you’ve followed or worked with me in ANY capacity, you know that I’m a huge proponent for integrative healthcare for our furry friends. Rodney Habib Pet Health Media and Dr. Karen Becker have put together this phenomenal book that drops very soon. They’ve been sharing lots of tips promoting it. Check out this book and get your copy to help your pets increase their longevity.

OFFER FOODS TO YOUR DOG🐶 THAT CAN ACTIVATE THEIR LONGEVITY GENES🧬!

All hail the mighty Sardine🐟!! These small fish are named after the "Blue Zone" island of Sardinia🏝, which is home to some of the longest-lived people in the world, and one of the staple fish consumed by these centenarians.👵🏼🧓🏼

Why feed these to your dog🐾? Because sardines are jam-packed with important nutrients, it makes them one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet and one of our recommended “🌟 Core Longevity Toppers🌟” to add to your dog’s bowl!

Check it out: Sardines are a rich source of selenium⚡️ that is vital for thyroid health, and helpful in neutralizing free radicals and protecting the organs🫁 from damage. Sardines are also an excellent source of vitamin B-12⚡️ which supports healthy methylation, nerve function and detoxification. Sardines supply the highest levels of EPA and DHA ⚡️and the lowest levels of mercury of any fish.

Dozens of human studies involving hundreds of thousands of participants eating sardines twice a week found consumption reduces the risk of dying from heart disease🫀 by 36 percent, with Dr. Aleix Sala-Vila’s research group concluding regular consumption may increase life expectancy in humans by 5 years. These essential fatty acids also play a big role in your dog’s🐕 skin integrity by decreasing inflammation and promoting healthy skin function.

Sardines also supply a rich food source of vitamin D⚡️, which is vital for our dogs’ overall health and must be consumed in the diet, as dogs can’t make vitamin D from sunlight☀️.

Finally, these small fish serve up CoQ10⚡️, a coenzyme with antioxidant properties. Extensive research shows that CoQ10 boosts cellular energy output throughout the body. By increasing the efficiency of our mitochondrial powerhouses, CoQ10 reduces oxidant damage and provides protection for every cell in the body, potentially extending both healthspan and lifespan.

One of the best reasons to regularly feed sardines in place of other fish is because of their sustainability🌊 and low levels of contamination. Buy sardines packed in water (or fresh, if you can get ’em, steer clear of farmed fish). A sardine for every 20lbs of body weight, two or three times a week, will do the trick.

Looking for more Core Longevity Toppers to add to your dog's food to help improve their healthspan and lifespan? Checkout our full list of foods in the new The Forever Dog Longevity book! ➡️ foreverdogextras.com/pet-longevity

09/18/2021

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08/06/2021

Yikes, I’ve used all 3 types of bowls and have always loved my plastic jug bowl for when I had multiple dogs at once. That has been taken out of service permanently now.

What’s great is that the raw diet I feed my dogs results in them drinking less water anyway because they’re getting moisture in their food.

Loving all these tips as Rodney Habib of Planet Paws and Dr. Karen Becker promote the pre-sale of their new book, The Forever Dog. I can’t wait to read it 🐶🤩🐶

What type of dog water bowl do you use? 🐶💧

The dog water bowl has previously been identified as the third most contaminated🦠 item within the household and can be a breeding ground for dangerous germs & life-threatening bacteria🧫 that can put the entire house at risk, researchers at University Centre Hartpury have revealed.

So, which dish is best to use for a dog water bowl? The bowl that grows the least amount of life-threatening bacteria!

In the first study of its’ kind, Hartpury scientists found stainless steel grew the least amount of bacteria and over time, plastic bowls grew the highest amount, but the shocking part was the most harmful bacterial species (including salmonella, E. coli and MRSA) were most frequently identified in CERAMIC bowls!

Lead can also be a problem when using ceramic bowls, and the endocrine disrupting chemicals found in plastic bowls are a no-go! Also be aware plastic bowls🥣 can cause Plastic Dish Nasal Dermatitis🙀: Chemicals in plastic absorb through the skin and inhibit the synthesis of melanin, leaving the nose👃🏼 and adjacent areas with pink blotches.

So stainless steel🍴 bowls are the safest, right?

Well not so fast…. there’s even been recalls on stainless bowls😫. In our upcoming The Forever Dog book, in the chapter titled Environmental Impact and the section labelled “Toxic Toys, Chews, and Beds", we cover how to choose the best chemical-free bowls🚫 that won’t leach contaminants over time. The Forever Dog is available now for pre-order, worldwide, check out the www.ForeverDog.com/about

08/06/2021

If you’ve worked with me in any capacity, you’ve heard me advocate for a raw diet.

It’s one part of the training puzzle to be evaluated for health and behavior.

This study examined food by how it was made/processed vs looking at food by brand. It was looking directly at skin issues in dogs. Just like humans, food is better the less it is processed.

AND…just a 20% substitution can make a difference in the health of your dog. Even just adding steamed veggies can make a difference.