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Hair Analysis For Animals Health

Have you ever heard about elemental hair in which a sample of your hair is tested for levels of harmful and nutritional minerals in your body? It is a diagnostic test that has been around for some 40 years, used by alternative practitioners to detect potential health problems long before symptoms even begin to manifest. […]

Minerals for healthy animals

Minerals are essential for optimum health for all living species. Requirements differ from one species to the next, but they all need adequate amounts of each mineral for healthy bodily functions. Mineral deficiencies can lead to disease and so can mineral excesses. So getting the correct amount in the right ratios is the key to […]

Regular vet checks matter

Why regular visits to the vet are so important? Because they can significantly improve the early diagnosis and treatment of issues which may impact on your dog’s health. There’s a commonly held belief that one year in a dog’s life is equivalent to seven years of yours. That isn’t exactly accurate, but it’s true that […]

Nutritional requirements and related diseases in dogs

Dogs are a biologically diverse species, with normal body weight of 4–80 kg (2–175 lb). Normal birth weight of pups depends on breed type (120–550 g). The first 2 wk of a puppy’s life is spent eating, seeking warmth, and sleeping. External food sources beyond bitch’s milk are rarely needed, unless the bitch cannot produce […]

DIY Eat – Low-Cal Snacks

Fast, fresh and healthy treats your dog will adore, whether he’s a liver lover, fish fanatic or in need of a low-cal snack. Liver Dumplings Ingredients: 2 ½ cups rye flour 1/3 lb fresh chicken liver 2 Tbsp chopped parsley 3 ½ Tbsp sunflower oil About ½ cup water   How to do it: Preheat […]

EHAA – a test that is worth doing

Elemental Hair Analysis EHAA determines levels of 24 nutritional and toxic elements and proportions of elements in the dog’s body. EHAA test should be done by every owner who wants his dog to be healthy and enjoy the proper physical condition. For this purpose, he should check if he balances his meals in an appropriate […]

Skin problems in dogs

  Several whole-body disorders produce changes in the skin. In some instances, the skin changes are characteristic of the particular disease. Often, however, the signs are not obviously associated with the underlying condition and must be carefully differentiated from primary skin disorders. Skin disorders can be associated with nutritional deficiencies, especially of proteins, fats, minerals, […]

Disorders of Calcium Metabolism in Dogs

Calcium is an essential component of the skeleton, and it has important functions in muscle contraction, blood clotting, enzyme activity, the nervous system, and hormone release, among others. Many different metabolic disorders affect calcium metabolism and can lead to abnormally high or low levels of calcium in the blond. In dogs, the most common disorder […]

Dangerous for your dog – xylitol

Do you give the dog peanut butter? Does your dog, like many others, love it too? It’s ideal for stuffing in hollow toys or for disguising pills. But increasingly, xylitol, a sugar substitute used in gum, yogurt, candy, and more, is being used in some peanut butters and nut butters. Safe for humans, xylitol is […]