Dog Health

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) in Cushing’s Dogs

Cushing’s dogs are more susceptible than other dogs to certain conditions.  One common co-occurring condition that we have covered extensively (and that our products are formulated around) is the spectrum...

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Gut Microbes and Cushing’s Syndrome

Gut Microbes and Cushing’s Syndrome We’ve noted in prior posts that gut microbes play an essential role in treating Cushing’s syndrome with lignans and melatonin.  Specifically, without the right mix...

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How Much Water Does My Dog Need to Drink Daily?

 Introduction Nothing is as essential for your dog's health as water. Dogs can survive for a while without sufficient carbs, proteins, and fats, but without water, their lives will soon...

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New Respiratory Disease in Dogs

You have probably seen the reports of a new respiratory illness occurring in dogs.  The Oregon Agriculture Department (OAD)t began seeing case reports of dogs suffering from an illness that...

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Hidden Ingredients (excipients) in Supplements for Dogs

Supplement manufacturers heavily promote the active ingredients in their supplements but rarely highlight their inactive ingredients and, unfortunately, seem not to spend much time thinking about them.  But, they should,...

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What Can Your Dog's Poop Tell You?

The most likely cause of a change in your dog’s poop is a change in their normal routine.  Changes in eating habits, exercise, and daily routine can cause changes in...

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What To Do if Lignans Aren't Working

If you are taking lignans and melatonin as a hormone balancer or are giving the combination to your dog, cat or other pet for Cushing’s syndrome or another hormone-related condition...

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Care for Aging Dogs

Aging dogs require different care than younger dogs. Some dogs will put on weight because of less mobility. Some become friendlier and want more attention from their owner, while others...

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Gallbladder and Milk Thistle

Gallbladder and Milk Thistle  Introduction to Gallbladder  For dog and humans alike, the gallbladder is a thin sac-like organ that collects bile from the liver, stores and concentrates the collected...

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COVID-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...

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