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Most dogs eat grass occasionally. But what's with that bizarre action anyway? While it may be just for kicks, these four health-related issues can absolutely trigger the habit. So take time today to pull back the curtain and get the lowdown on the why's and wherefores.
Excellent snack in moderation!
Served properly and obtained from the right sources, this oily saltwater fish contains healthy fats that can help boost your pet’s health, while being a scrumptious snack.
Today is Halloween, and while this is a fun holiday for many humans, it's important to safeguard furry family members from potential holiday harm.
Chickpeas can make great training treats, but be sure to prepare them properly! 🐶🐱
Read today’s free blog post to learn more about the nutrients chickpeas can give to your pet: https://bit.ly/3dHd6BD
Have you tried giving your dog food-dispensing toys? 🐶
Learn how to teach your dog to use food-stuffed toys in today’s free pet article: https://bit.ly/3Kw6OA3
It's all about nutrition!
PROTECTING YOUR PUP'S HEART HEALTH!🫀
One of our favorite longevity foods we include in The Forever Dog book are pomegranates, particularly for your pup’s heart health.🐶🫀 Cardiac diseases are the second most prevalent cause of death for dogs.💔 Previous studies have highlighted that oxidative stress plays a major role in the development and progression of cardiovascular disease in dogs. And research has shown protecting cells from this oxidative stress can reduce the onset and progression of canine diseases such as heart failure, and cardiomyopathies.
Pomegranates are incredibly rich in polyphenols, containing higher levels than other fruit and three times more than red wine🍷 and green tea🍵. These powerful antioxidants protects cells from oxidative stress and damage. Rapidly absorbed by the body, the antioxidants in pomegranate also protect against cartilage deterioration and joint damage by blocking inflammatory enzymes.
In addition, pomegranates contain molecules called “elligantans,” which gut microbes🦠 convert to urolithin A. Urolithin A has been shown to regenerate defective mitochondria in worms - increasing their life span by more than 45%! Tests with rodents proved similar results, and early clinical trials reveal the same may hold true for humans (and presumably dogs too).
🐶You’d be surprised how many dogs will eat these tart, crunchy little ‘seeds’ mixed in with their food or as a treat. Feed about one teaspoon for every ten pounds of body weight.🥄
🎉Looking for more ways make your dog healthier in 2022? You can find more healthy food ideas and ways to freshen up your pet’s food, along with feeding guidelines in our book foreverdog.com
Learn about the benefits of eggs..
ALL HAIL MOTHER NATURE’S ORIGINAL SUPERFOOD FOR DOGS🐶, THE ALMIGHTY EGG🥚 AKA NATURE’S MULTIVITAMIN!
When sourcing the perfect longevity snack for your dog, the humble egg🥚 should be at the top of your list! If there was such a thing as a perfect food for pets, it would be eggs. They are rich in bioavailable amino acids, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals while being relatively low in calories and carbs. Whether from chicken🐔, quail, or ducks🦆, eggs are nature’s nutrition bombs!
Eggs🥚 contain all ten essential amino acids needed to support effective muscle growth, recovery and maintenance. Eggs are also rich in choline, a nutrient crucial to the production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the brain, which aids brain function, memory, and may help treat & even prevent “doggy dementia”.🧠
Lastly, research shows as many as 60% of dogs have signs of arthritis🦴, on x-rays, and one veterinary study found dogs who consumed egg shell membrane had significantly less joint pain, so start feeding your pets more eggs as treats!
What’s the best way to feed an egg?🍳
The fastest method, obviously, is to offer them raw… this is how animals have been eating eggs for millennia. However, according to science, lightly cooking the egg protein (called avidin) makes the B vitamin biotin easier to absorb but if you opt to cook you eggs, remember to not overcook them! Logically, applying too much heat to good food is a naturally destructive process. The chemistry of heating foods looks a lot like unwinding molecules, for better or for worse. Heating egg whites is generally beneficial, however, the yolks would do better with less heat, because heat damages fats and vital nutrients inside.
Soft boiled is the ultimate way to cook an egg🥚 (this is when you boil an egg, but it’s still a little runny and the yolk is definitely not hard) because the fats and nutrients in the yolk essentially have three protective layers from oxidation – the water, eggshell, and egg white. This way, all of the good stuff in the egg yolk is maximally preserved while the whites are cooked enough for best protein utilization and removal of avidin.
Instructions for soft boiling:
Fill a medium pot with water and heat to a gentle simmer, just below boiling. Using a slotted spoon, carefully lower the eggs into the water and let simmer for 7 minutes (6 minutes for a runnier egg).
When choosing eggs, go for pastured, free-range eggs to get the most nutrients. One egg is about seventy calories. My 30lb dog Shubie gets an egg on her meal several times a week.
In our new book, The Forever Dog, we list over 40 of our favorite longevity foods you add to your pup’s bowl, backed by the most surprising new science as to why they’re so amazing at building health and longevity! We also show you how to add them in a way that keeps your pup’s nutrition in balance.
You’ll want to check out the section called: “Core Longevity Toppers: Superfoods You Can Share with Your Dog on a Daily Basis.” We’ve also included handy charts on which foods are best at building your dog’s microbiome🦠, powerful polyphenol-rich foods🫐, as well as a long list of fast-n-fresh training treats, if you’re on the go. The Forever Dog book is now available for order worldwide! https://www.foreverdogextras.com/pet-longevity
A common cause of frequent vomiting in cats is hairballs and secondary constipation, another is a poor-quality diet and food intolerances.
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The versatility of coconut oil goes beyond its uses to people. Did you know that it can be beneficial to your pets, too? 🥥
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The depths of winter are upon us, which means it's time to take steps to ensure four-legged family members stay safe, warm and cozy over the next few months.
WANT TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR DOG'S BOWL?! 🐶
Adding simple and easy ‘longevity foods’🥦🥬🦪 has a profound impact on your dog’s health. The best part of “bowl additions” is that you add these nutrient to whatever you’re currently feeding; you don’t have to completely change your dog’s entire life right now to achieve improvements in their well-being. Small amounts of these foods hyper-fortify your dog’s current meals with powerful anti-aging nutrients and cofactors.
The sulforaphane found in cruciferous vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts, have shown the ability to stop the growth of cancer cells and destroys damaged cells in dogs. 🔬Cancer research has also found cruciferous vegetables have positive influences on several types of cancer in part due to a bioactive compound called “indole-3-carbinol.” Studies show this compound suppresses the generation of cancer cells and is involved in the breakdown of dietary carcinogens. 🧬This process alone will help extend their lives!
In addition, Brussels sprouts provide gut-building fiber, and contain
flavonoids, lignans, and chlorophyll. They are also nutrient dense and a good source of vitamin K, vitamin C, and folate as well as selenium.
♨️Most dogs prefer Brussels sprouts to be gently cooked/steamed. If your dog has never had these, gentle steaming can reduce gas production until your dog’s body adjusts to the new veggie.
👉 In the chapter Dietary Habits for a Long and Healthy Life of our new book, The Forever Dog, Brussels sprouts is one of the many longevity foods we recommend adding to make your dog’s bowl better. In this chapter we also walk you through the steps on how to transition your dog to a fresh food diet, if you choose to do so. Get your copy now: www.rodneyhabib.com/featured
And just like that.... 2022 has arrived! ❤️🥰
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure: New Year Resolutions for Your Companion Pets December 31, 2021 January 3, 2022 / Nutrition / By Hemopet Benjamin Franklin is attributed with coining this phrase, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” in an unsigned letter to his newsp...
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