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Caring for a dog with cancer requires more than treating the cancer cells themselves. Frequently, cancer drains a dog like no other condition can. Loss of appetite, weakened immune system and lack of energy can all sap the energy to recover. Sometimes, the treatments themselves can upset important body functions while the cancer cells are attacked. You need a plan!
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There is a network of neurons lining the gut, and it's so extensive that some scientists refer to it as a second brain. We know that the neurotransmitters work to help handle digestion, but the story is much bigger than that. It turns out that the gut-brain and the brain in the skull have conversations so-to-speak and the gut-brain helps to determine mental state. This second brain can control digestion independently of the brain in the skull, and rather than information going from the skull-brain to the gut (as was always thought), it turns out that the gut-brain sends information to the "main" brain.
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From the mouth to the bowel, a healthy digestive tract is the foundation of health. The "best" diet is only as good as what the dog can digest well so that nutrients are absorbed. In some cases, the digestive tract is compromised by disease, quality of foods and supplements, or genetic predisposition. The good news is that most dogs benefit and respond well to a dietary approach that considers individual needs.
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Remember the childhood song "the knee bone's connected to the..."? The body is the most brilliant machine in existence and all parts affect other parts. The heart and lungs function independently while supporting each other. Oxygenated blood from the lungs travels to the heart where it's pumped back into the body. When either lungs or heart are functioning less than optimally, the body attempts to compensate and the heart may enlarge while unable to pump efficiently. The lungs may congest.
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An animal without a skeleton would become instant jello. The skeleton supports all tissues of the body and has three other main functions. It protects tissues of the head and chest, is a storage network for blood and minerals and is partly responsible for locomotion through its role in joint function. Movement between two bones requires the presence of a joint. Supporting joint health and healing, in turn, supports movement and general health.
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The functions of these organs are so vast that they alone, are testaments to the ingenuity of the body. The liver clears the body of poisonous substances, converts excess glucose into glycogen for future, stores iron and processes hemoglobin for the use of this iron, produces bile which carries some waste away, helps to regulate blood clotting, produces certain blood plasma proteins, produces some immune factors to get rid of bacteria thereby resisting infection - and much more! Malfunction of the liver can translate to serious conditions that may be life threatening. A liver friendly diet that supports this organ is an excellent adjunct to veterinary care. We've provided a liver-friendly diet below.
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From puppyhood to the senior years, nutritional needs change, and can be supported through a diet that’s formulated for exactly the stage in life, and the demands that come with it.
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The functions of these organs are so vast that they alone, are testaments to the ingenuity of the body. The liver clears the body of poisonous substances, converts excess glucose into glycogen for future, stores iron and processes hemoglobin for the use of this iron, produces bile which carries some waste away, helps to regulate blood clotting, produces certain blood plasma proteins, produces some immune factors to get rid of bacteria thereby resisting infection - and much more! Malfunction of the liver can translate to serious conditions that may be life threatening. A liver friendly diet that supports this organ is an excellent adjunct to veterinary care. We've provided a liver-friendly diet below.
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Pruritis (medical-ese for itchy skin due to any number of underlying causes) can be the bane of a dog’s existence. It’s not pleasant for owners to deal with either, and trying to find the cure is a frustration for many vets. There are plenty of possibilities like mites, flea bites, seborrhea, allergies, et al. Ruling out a number of things is a very important step, and once your veterinarian has done that, you may be left with dietary measures alone. In that case, there are a few things things that can help you to help your dog.
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