Melatonin- Not the Sleep Hormone people think
The one thing everyone knows about melatonin is that it is the “sleep hormone”. This is wrong. Rather, melatonin is a darkness hormone that tells the body time of day...
Read MoreCushing and Diabetes
Why are Cushing's Dogs (and Stressed out People) Especially Susceptible to Diabetes? The hallmark cause of Cushing’s disease is elevated cortisol levels. Cortisol is the key hormone that the body...
Read MoreCOVID-19, Pets and Other Animals
Can Cats and Dogs Get COVID19? The short answer is that cats are especially susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection and are able to transmit it and contract it from humans. Dogs...
Read MoreAntioxidants
What is an “antioxidant”? Oxidation is a normal chemical process by which an animal’s body gets energy from its diet. However, oxidation also produces byproducts in the form of highly...
Read MoreCushings in Dogs: Treatment Options Overview
There are numerous treatment options to consider for dogs that have been diagnosed with Cushings disease, also known as canine cushings disease and hyperadrenocorticism. These options are conventional medicinal treatments, natural and...
Read MoreDiet for Dogs with Cushing’s Disease
Many dog owners are turning to a raw diet to help improve their dog's health, especially when other options for treating Cushing’s in dogs have not seemed to help. Before...
Read MoreAdding Probiotic to Lignans Enhances Bioavailability
If you are giving Flaxseed Lignans to your dog with Cushings disease, you may also want to consider giving your dog a probiotic at the same time. Flaxseed lignans involve...
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