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Perna Canaliculus Effective in Treating Canine Degenerative Joint Disease
A pet brings love and happiness into a home, so it is never easy to see your four-legged friend in pain. Unfortunately, as dogs age their cartilage progressively wears down and the result can be very painful. Twenty percent of dogs over the age of seven will experience these debilitating symptoms which are associated with canine degenerative joint disease...[read more]
New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussel Extract Effective in Treating Canine Arthritis
Arthritis is a common ailment that affects dogs as they age. The inflammation of the joints can cause serious damage, but the worst part of the disease is seeing your furry family member in pain. Overweight dogs have a higher occurrence of arthritis because the extra weight causes stress on the joints. Unlike their owners, dogs don’t have the ability to make decisions about their nutritional needs. It is up to you to feed your dog the right amount of food and keep his weight under control...[read more]
Omega-3 Play an Important Role in the Health of your Dog
Your family pets are almost completely reliant on you to make sure they are getting the proper nutrition. Commercial pet foods rarely offer the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio that is imperative for a dog’s good health. Just like humans, most dogs’ diets are high in omega-6 fatty acids and are severely deficient in omega-3s...[read more]
Omega-3s can Benefit Dogs’ Skin and Coats as Well as Relieve Inflammatory Conditions
Individuals who suffer from inflammatory conditions have benefited from adding omega-3 fatty acids to their diets through supplementation. This essential fatty acid has been shown to relieve and prevent many common diseases including heart problems, cancer and arthritis. Our pets can suffer from the same diseases, so researchers have developed studies to determine if omega-3s have the same effects on animals...[read more]
Omega-3s Can Help Reduce Abnormal Heart Rhythm in Dogs
Our four-legged friends can suffer from the same types of chronic diseases that people are afflicted with on a daily basis, including heart conditions. An abnormal heartbeat can lead to heart disease, stroke, or fatality. Atrial fibrillation which is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, or abnormal heart rhythm, can be asymptomatic. However, it can lead to more serious problems as the condition becomes chronic...[read more]
Perna Canaliculus Effective in Reducing Osteoarthritis Symptoms in Dogs
Dogs are more than just pets – they are members of the family. Your dog’s wagging tail and warm greetings never cease to put a smile on your face, which is why it is difficult watching your four-legged friend suffer with joint problems as he gets older. Strenuous activities, old age and obesity can often lead to canine osteoarthritis, which is a degenerative joint disease caused by deterioration and progressive inflammation of the soft tissue, bone and cartilage in your pup’s joints...[read more]
Omega-3s Effective in Treating Dogs with Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is an allergic skin disease that dogs can develop from common substances in the environment, such as pollen, that create a hypersensitive reaction. This disease triggers uncomfortable skin irritation, which causes dogs to lick, bite, scratch or chew on the affected area. Hair loss, reddening and thickening of the skin are often times the result of dogs’ reactions to the inflammatory skin condition...[read more]
Omega-3s May Help Reduce the Risk of Canine Aggressive Disorder
The typical Western diet is unbalanced in the amount of essential fatty acids the average person consumes. The recommended ratio of omega-6s to omega-3s is 2 to one, but unfortunately the actual ratio is closer to 10 to one. This diet pattern has been shown to alter moods and can include an increase in aggressive behavior...[read more]
Omega-3s Helpful in Controlling Dermatologic Conditions in Dogs
The anti-inflammatory effects of omega-3 fatty acids help improve cardiovascular health and offer relief from other inflammatory conditions in people. The essential fatty acids also have beneficial effects on our four-legged family members. In addition to a shinier coat and healthier skin, omega-3s can also play an important role in helping your dog recover from wounds...[read more]