Fish Oil Provides More Benefits Than You Might Realize What Are Fish Oil Supplements? Fish oil supplements contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are fats that have many important functions in the body such as providing structure to cell membranes and providing energy for the body. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids, meaning […]
3 Reasons Why the Benefits of Tripe Make it Worth the Smell What is Tripe and Why Does it Smell? Tripe is the edible lining of the stomachs of various animals, including the “offal.” (1) Now that you know the answer to the first part of the question, the answer to the second […]
Holistic Treatment for Kidney Disease in Dogs By: Ellie Hansen When a senior dog is diagnosed with kidney disease, it is easy to fear what may lie ahead. Traditional or conventional veterinary medicine has little to offer other than prescription diets which are lacking in the nutrition a dog with kidney disease actually needs. My […]
Milk Thistle Can Support Healthy Liver Function in Dogs and Cats When blood leaves your pet’s digestive system, it passes through the liver for filtration. This helps them to metabolize nutrients and filter out toxins. So it’s pretty obvious that a healthy liver is important for a healthy cat or dog. Why Would […]
How Can Tinkle Tonic Help Your Pet? One of our long-time, most-trusted companies, Animal Essentials, offers a customer favorite herbal tincture called Tinkle Tonic. This supplement has been described as a “life-saver” by users. It supports a healthy urinary tract with a formula that is gentle on the stomach. Our customers use this for […]
Support for the Aging Pet Brain As our pet’s get older, their brains age along with their bodies. In the same way that they may need support for their joints or kidney function, a supplement for cognitive health could greatly improve quality of life. Herbal Supplementation Brain Awake by Animal Essentials is one such […]
Seasonal Allergies in Dogs Did you know that dogs can have seasonal allergies? Symptoms can range from watery eyes, to excessive scratching, to chewing/licking paws. There are supplements available to help ease the symptoms of allergies in dogs, without suppressing the immune system. One of these products is Zesty Paws Aller-Immune Bites! This popular […]
Valentine’s week seems like the perfect time to talk about heart health! Just like in humans, a healthy, species-appropriate diet and exercise can help maintain heart health in dogs. But if your pet is older, or has heart issues, extra supplementation can be helpful. Many of our senior pet supplements support heart health, but […]
You may have noticed bone broth in our freezers and on our shelves and wondered what it was all about. Bone broth does more than make food more palatable to our furry friends; it has many health benefits as well. We hope to answer some of the most common questions we hear about bone broth […]
Cats tend not to drink enough. This lack of adequate moisture makes it harder for their bodies to process dry kibble. Lack of moisture is one of main reasons why an alarming number of cats develop urinary tract issues and kidney disease. The best thing we can do to prevent this is to feed […]