A common health complaint in dogs is hip dysplasia, a joint condition which results in pain and a decreased range of mobility. Although it is believed that hip dysplasia is incurable, there is research that shows with proper nutrition, exercise and supplements, affected dogs can make extraordinary improvement.
Zignature only uses natural ingredients in their foods, which means they never contain artificial flavors, preservatives, or colors. They are also free of corn, grain, wheat, soy, potatoes and potato starch. Potatoes have been identified as a high-glycemic binder for dog food and may cause potential problems with diabetic dogs. A food’s glycemic index refers to how quickly a food is turned into glucose and released into the blood stream after being consumed. Zignature only uses low glycemic binders such as whole chickpeas and garden peas.
If your animal suffers from digestive upset, we highly recommend giving raw goat milk a try. Raw goat milk offers a host of benefits to your pet.
We loved having Dr. Chris Bessent, the owner of Herbsmith, with us this fall to share her wisdom on the importance of supplements for your pet's overall health. Not only did she join us for our Fall Vendor Expo in September, but she was our guest speaker at an educational workshop we hosted that same month. She shared her knowledge on how traditional Chinese medicines and herbs can make each dog their best dog.
Skin and coat health is a perfect representation of your animal's digestive and immune system. Pets who tend to “dry out” or “grow dull” over the winter months could have larger issues going on internally. Addressing the issues quickly can stop them from becoming larger ones. Thankfully, the cure is easy--supplements! A simple supplementation is all that is needed to maintain a healthy skin and coat no matter what the weather may bring. Here are the ones we recommend:
