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For those that are just beginning the switch to more natural pet care, the choices and information can be a bit overwhelming. To make it easier we have put together our top two products that just about every dog or cat can benefit from on a daily basis. Proper diet, digestive enzymes, and essential fatty acids are the basics for helping your dog or cat maintain optimal health. A daily boost of added vitamins in the enzyme supplement gives some extra “health insurance.” Read below to find out the importance behind these daily essentials.
Natural Pet Care Daily Essentials - Basic Size
Approximately 1 month supply for a 50 lb dog; 2 month supply for a cat or small dog.
Natural Pet Care Daily Essentials - Economy Size
Approximately 2 month supply for a 50 lb. dog.
A high-quality diet is the foundation of good health and is the most important thing you can provide for your dog or cat. Adding fresher food to your companion's diet provides added nutrition and variety – along with healthy treats from your own kitchen, try adding freeze dried, dehydrated or easy home-made food to your dog's or cat’s usual fare. They will be healthier and happier, rewarding you with extra wags and purrs - and lower vet bills!
Digestive enzymes are essential for proper digestion and nutrient absorption when feeding cooked or processed foods. Enzymes release the nutrients locked within the foods that our pets eat, and transport them throughout the body. Cooking destroys the natural enzymes in foods, so supplementing with enzymes - especially when feeding kibble or canned food, can be highly beneficial. Enzymes may also help protect against the development of allergies, illness and immune disorders.
Essential fatty acids from fish oil are another daily necessity. Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are required in the diet; they cannot be produced by the body (hence the “essential” in the name). These essential fatty acids are necessary for proper formation of cell membranes, are precursors for prostaglandins (hormones involved in pain regulation among other things), aid in proper cardiovascular function, and nourish the skin and coat as well as the lining of the digestive tract. In addition, omega 3 fatty acids such as EPA and DHA act to reduce inflammatory processes in the body, reducing the effects of arthritis and many other problems associated with inflammation.
For more detailed information please see the following articles written by our Holistic Veterinarian: What You Need to Know About Your Pet's Food , Daily Supplements for Healthy Companions and All About Raw Food. These articles and more can be found in our Holistic Healthcare Library.