Supplements

What are nutraceuticals? Nutraceuticals can be categorized as Dietary Supplements, functional Foods or Medicinal Foods. The founder and chairman of the Foundation of Innovation in Medicine, Dr. Stephen DeFelice, coined the term "Nutraceuticals" in 1989 and defined it as "food, or part of food, that provides medical or health benefits, including the prevention and treatment of disease."The nutraceutical industry in the United...

As pets age, their immune system diminishes which can make them more vulnerable to diseases and infections. Essential fatty acids such as Omega 3 are important to help maintain your pet's healthy brain and heart. Unfortunately, your pet's body does not naturally produce Omega 3. For this reason, vitamin supplements containing Omega 3 should be added to your pet's daily diet to...

After an injury, your pet experiences physical damage not only from the injury itself, but also from white blood cells responding to the injury to prevent infection. Under most conditions involving infections, this natural process of the white blood cells is beneficial. However, the enzymes found in white blood cells can be harmful to your pet's joints because of their damaging effect...

Have you ever thought about whether or not your cat needs vitamins? Most healthy cats do not need vitamins, and giving them to your cat when not needed can lead to hypervitaminosis (poisoning due to excess vitamin intake), which is more common than vitamin deficiency. Therefore, if you are feeding your cat high quality food, it is unnecessary to give your cat...

Have you been thinking about trying out a probiotic supplement for your pet? Wondering how they work, or why they’re such a hot topic? Let’s take a look at how probiotics help cats and dogs and how they might be a good choice to add to your pet’s routine First, what are probiotics? Living things like cats and dogs, as well as...

Many commercial pet foods lack essential nutrients. Symptoms like upset stomach and scooting may result from a nutritional or digestive imbalance. To fill this void, you might need to give your pet a vitamin supplement to help support brain, heart, kidney, eyes, and liver functions. Supplements contain minerals and antioxidants that help improve your pet's skin, coat, and overall health. Always consult...