You may know that cod liver oil has been used for centuries to relieve joint pain and to treat rickets, a disease that causes fragile bones in children, but it actually has a myriad of other benefits. Although cod liver oil is a fish oil supplement, it’s quite different than regular fish oil. Instead of… Read more »
Posts Categorized: other health concerns
SAFE SEA GREEN LIPPED MUSSEL OIL!
Fish oils are of course very helpful for skin and itch issues, as well as being very supportive to brain and eye health, and they’re good at helping to fight inflammation. We do try to stock the most sustainable brands we can find, but the truth is that removing great quantities of fish and krill… Read more »
Lumps and Bumps? Warts? Cancer? Medicinal mushrooms to the rescue!
Among MANY other benefits, medicinal mushrooms are amazing for supporting the immune system and for shrinking growths. We’ve seen amazing results! Papillomas (warts with a cauliflower appearance) are somewhat common in puppies or animals with compromised immune systems (cats too). They are viral in nature and can be transferred to other animals. We’ve seen great… Read more »
Cool New Product – “Digest”
Do you have an older dog? Does your dog eat a heat processed food diet like kibble or cans? Does your dog have a history of pancreatitis? Does your dog have trouble digesting his food or frequent flatulence? Does your dog have acid reflux or a rumbly tummy? Digest might be for you! Digestive enzymes… Read more »
Cool New Product – “Protect” Probiotics
Does your dog suffer from occasional or chronic loose stool? Does your dog eat dirt? Does your dog eat poop? Has your dog been on antibiotics or metronidazole recently? Read On! We’ve recently discovered an amazing company that sells unique products for dogs called Four Leaf Rover. They’ve made fabulous choices when it comes to… Read more »
Beware of Foxtails
In spring and summer, especially on the West Coast (and most especially in California), be on the lookout for foxtails and be aware of their tremendous potential to seriously harm your pet. Dogs do encounter them in Oregon, and the problem will likely increase as weather patterns are shifting. Foxtails are a kind of… Read more »
Attention Kibble Feeders: New Health Problem Reported
Note: This was the article we posted when the first news of the alleged link between grain free foods and heart disease. It has since been proven that there is no link between grain free foods and cardiomyopathy. That being said, we still feel this article has valuable and important information about processed foods such as… Read more »
A Discussion Of FDA Disparity in Raw vs. Dry Pet Food Safety
This week we had to tell our customers about another voluntary recall of raw pet food. The Rad Cat Company was notified by the FDA and the Ohio Department of Agriculture after several tubs of multiple varieties of Rad Cat Raw Diet were purchased and tested. All samples tested negative for E. Coli and Salmonella… Read more »
Some tips for Chronic Yeast Overgrowth
Chronic overgrowth of yeast can result in a bad smell from a dog’s skin and chronically infected ears causing terrible discomfort and hair loss, as well as digestive issues. Unfortunately it can be very challenging to treat. Healing from yeast takes time and a whole body approach. Two key parts of the solution are to… Read more »
Toppers Are Important Part 3 – Hearts
Hearts are high in natural taurine and make an excellent treat or topper! Taurine Dr Karen Becker DVM says, “Taurine, especially essential for cats, is an important amino acid for liver and gallbladder support. It’s essential for optimal blood flow, eye health, cardiovascular health, and the production of bile in both cats and dogs. Pets… Read more »