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Exercise and Your Dog
Exercise is part of a healthy life for humans and dogs alike. But the type and amount of exercise for dogs can vary by the breed and size of your dog. Among the benefits of keeping your dog active are increased vitality, digestive health, and a healthy weight. Exercise at the right pace for your […]
Learn MoreIs Yogurt Good for Dogs?
A lot of discussion has come up lately in the pet community about the health benefits of yogurt for dogs. Research supports that much like humans, a healthy gut at least benefits overall health and at most, can help suppress disease. Cooking Light Magazine even referenced Colorado Holistic Vet Angie Krause in their “Well-Balanced Pet […]
Learn MoreLignans and the Cushing’s Dog
Q. What are lignans and how can they help a dog with Cushing’s disease? A. As many pet parents choose to take a natural approach to manage Cushing’s disease, certain plant compounds can work to address the root cause of the disease. Many homeopathic remedies used to treat Cushing’s symptoms present only a band-aid to […]
Learn MorePhosphatidylserine for Dogs with Cushing’s Disease
Phosphatidylserine for Dogs: This powerful natural lipid helps stop the root causes of Cushing’s Disease When a dog suffers from Cushing’s disease, their normal body function is disrupted. After being diagnosed, the owner can choose several ways to treat the symptoms, though the disease itself has no known permanent cure. Potent chemotherapy drugs are often […]
Learn MoreCushing’s and the Science of the Gut
Microbiome Why does dog gut health matter? Like humans, scientists are finding more and more evidence about the link between a healthy gut and a healthy animal. The Innovative Veterinary Care Journal defines the microbiome as “the collection of the living microorganisms inhabiting the gastrointestinal tract.” These microorganisms function as wholistic helpers that contribute to […]
Learn MoreHelp Your Cushing’s Dog Live Their Best Life
When your veterinary professional confirms Cushing’s Disease in your beloved pet, it’s easy for your heart to sink and worry about the life your pet can lead. While Cushing’s is not a curable disease, it is very possible for a dog to live a long life by managing Cushing’s disease symptoms with treatment and lifestyle […]
Learn MoreShould Dogs Take Probiotics?
Probiotics for Dogs: What and Why Microbiome, probiotics…these buzz words aren’t just for health nuts and fitness pros. Veterinarians are beginning to recognize the importance of gut health for dogs and how it can lead to overall wellness for your pet. Amid the power salad recipes, Cooking Light magazine recently highlighted the trending topic in […]
Learn MoreCan Cushing’s Be Cured?
Is there a Cushing’s cure? The condition known as Cushing’s disease presents itself in a range of symptoms that can be difficult to diagnose. Once developed, can the disease ever be cured or can you only manage the symptoms? Let’s explore this complex question. Cushing’s Disease Cushing’s disease is caused by an overproduction of corticosteroids […]
Learn MoreWhich Dog Breeds Are More Likely To Develop Cushing’s Disease?
Though there’s no clear reason as to why in some dog breeds Cushings Disease is more likely to develop, the evidence is clear. Some breeds are more prone to experience hyperadrenocorticism (another way to say Cushing’s). Dogs with the likelihood of Cushing’s disease range from large to small, with no clear distinction between breeds. Vets […]
Learn MoreAddressing Corticosteroid Demands in Your Dog: Stress and Anxiety
Whether your pup gets shivers during a thunderstorm or retreats to the bedroom when company comes, their body is reacting to fear, releasing a physical and emotional response. Stress and anxiety in dogs can increase their corticosteroid production. For a dog with Cushing’s, the fight or flight mechanism at work in them will complicate corticosteroid […]
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