Nutrition and Your Dog’s Behavior: Part VI

Have you ever really wondered the difference between organic and non-organic? Well, we have and it is important to know the difference when purchasing products for your dog or your family. For products to be considered 100% organic each ingredient must also be 100% organic. This means no use of any herbicides or pesticides...

Nutrition and Your Dog’s Behavior: Part V

As promised, this blog will discuss superfoods for your dog.  We will focus primarily on honeybee products, which are important functional superfoods.  Before we jump into that, however, here is a list of all canine functional superfoods that can be incorporated into your dog’s diet: – Berries(e.g. blueberries, cranberries, raspberries, but not strawberries) – Coconut oil...

Nutrition and Your Dog’s Behavior: Part IV

I have discussed functional carbohydrates and proteins for your dog in the past couple of blogs. This week’s blog details the importance of functional fats and oils. Low fat diets seem to be the rage for many dog owners, especially those with overweight dogs. However, unless your dog has a specific medical condition that warrants fat restriction,...