I am sharing this information about doing an HTMA test because the truth is that minerals are the “spark plugs” of life. They are involved in almost all enzyme reactions in the dog’s body."Trace eleme
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(Adapted from chapter 3, pg. 11-13, of The Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog, 1st Edition by Wendy Volhard)There are six key building blocks for a proper nutritional foundation, let’s discuss fats.Does
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Let’s talk about Protein -The Ingredients of Dog Food- (Adapted from chapter 2, pg. 5-7, of The Holistic Guide for a Healthy Dog, 1st Edition by Wendy Volhard)There are six key building blocks fo
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Welcome back to the Transforming your Dog’s Health Series! In this blog I will take a
closer look at what makes up a good wellness program depending on the species,
age, and health needs of your
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Is it worth it to be proactive in your vet
care? If your answer is no, then you may want to stop reading this article. If you say yes,
then can you be proactive with your vet care? If you
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“Empowered pet owners + Proactive
vets = The best opportunity for abundant well being and vibrant health” - Dr.
Karen Becker
We are going to try something new with our
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Talking to your regular vet about feeding raw or a natural diet might be the most intimidating thing to do second only in trepidation to conversations about vaccination. In this month’s blog
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You’ve reduced the amount you feed your dog,
switched them to kibble for obese dogs, and maybe even tried weight-loss pills
or natural supplements. You feel like you’ve tried everything, but no
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You may have heard that an alkaline diet could be the best way to achieve superior health. Thiswidely talked about eating plan consists of consuming strictly alkaline-promoting foods regularly,and eli
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What makes Rescue Hypoallergenic?The definition of the word hypoallergenic is "having a decreased tendency to provoke an allergic reaction". The ingredients in Volhard’s hypo-allergenic dog food
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During the heating process or the “cooking” of food, a
complex series of physical and chemical changes take place. These changes vary
according to the heating
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Every dog ages differently and
the dog’s body is affected by age in different ways based on activity, genetics, and nutrition. Larger breeds tend to
age quicker but all dogs are eventually affected
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