A cancer diagnosis in a dog is likely to leave the pet owner feeling terrified and powerless. However, in such cases, establishing the root cause of the diagnosis and taking an active role in the management and treatment is paramount. Diet does play an important role in the life quality of a dog diagnosed with …
Veterinarians have been advocating the incorporation of fish oil in dog diets for the longest time. Their passion to promote omega 3 comes from the incredible benefits it brings to pets. But what exactly is omega 3? Omega 3, Essential Fatty Acids, and the Body Omega 3 fatty acids are essential to cell membrane composition, …
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If you have a chronic condition like anxiety or pain, you’ve probably heard the term CBD or Cannabidiol. CBD is one of several active compounds present in the Cannabis (marijuana or hemp). Given that THC levels are different in both, CBD oil derived from marijuana is illegal since it contains almost 30% THC as opposed …
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that eats away the cartilage between joints leading to chronic pain. It usually affects older dogs especially those seven years and older. This degenerative disease is painful no doubt and often leads to loss of mobility and diminishes the quality of life. While humans are as prone to arthritis …
Over the past couple of years, CBD has emerged as a powerful antidote for treating conditions like pain, anxiety, arthritis, and even cancer.When it comes to human health, many studies are being conducted every day to study the effects of CBD. But what is not discussed nearly as often is how CBD affects dogs and …
Although humans and some animals share several similarities when it comes to empathy, behavior and social interaction; we have to acknowledge that our bodies are different, therefore, metabolism works differently for each species.
Cannabidiol, CBD, is the non-psychoactive component found in cannabis and hemp plants. It provides all the medicinal benefits of cannabis – pain relief, anxiety relief, and sleep enhancement – without the user experiencing a “high” or paranoia. While individuals around the globe are turning to CBD from reputed online dispensary, Canada as a safe and natural treatment …
Calming Supplements L-theanine, L-tryptophan and alpha-casozepine are some of the ingredients commonly found in calming supplements for dogs. L-theanine and L-tryptophan are amino acids that act as precursors for the synthesis of the neurotransmitter serotonin. Alpha-casozepine is a compound obtained from milk, which has calming properties in dogs and other animals.
Pet emergencies can arise when we least expect them and these can very stressful moments. When our pets are injured or sick is when they need us the most, we should do our best to stay calmed in order to make the best possible decisions. This is easier said than done, but just remember that …
People frequently say that we are supposed to walk our dogs once a day; however, studies show that at least 30% of people do not follow this advice. Walking our dogs can be a tedious activity, many factors in our environment can also make it stressful.
