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October 2009 – Fats and When to Reduce Fats in Diet

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Animal based fats are essential for dogs. They need fat for energy, to absorb fat soluble vitamins (vitamins E, A and D), protect the nerve fibers in the body and to protect the body from cold. Fat is also the ingredient found in food that makes it tasty for dogs. Fat also contains essential fatty acids, such as omega 6 and omega 3. These help with healthy skin and coat. Dog’s deficient in these fats (most often omega 3) may show skin problems, seborrhea, dermatitis and poor hair coat. It is always important to add EPA fish oil capsules to any dog’s diet.

Benny’s Story

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:00:35 +0000

For more detailed and updated information on the recipes contained in this article, we recommend Lew Olson’s book, Raw and Natural Nutrition for Dogs, found on Amazon.com for $11.53. This book not only contains recipes for raw and home cooked diets, but also diets for specific illnesses, mixing fresh food with kibble and information on dogs and digestion.

B-Naturals Newsletter – July, 2009 Benny's Story By Lew Olson, PhD Natural Health This month's article is a special story about Benny, a Great Dane puppy who was near death before he was surrendered by his owner. We'd like to offer our thanks to Sarah Hamilton and Benny's new owners, Jillian Morin and Phil Roach, for bringing us this story and giving us permission to share it with you.

Benny's Story

Changing Diets

admin — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:01:24 +0000

Most of us look to improve our dog’s health and want to learn to feed the best diet we can. This may include switching dog food brands, trying new supplements, adding fresh food to their dog’s food or taking the ‘plunge’ into a home cooked or raw diet. This month, we will look at all of these options to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Digestion and Gastric Problems FAQ

admin — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 18:01:19 +0000

Frequently Asked Questions
Digestion and Gastric Problems

By Lew Olson • November 2007 Newsletter

The information contained in this newsletter should only be used as a guideline. Always make sure you have a correct diagnosis from your veterinarian before proceeding and always follow their directions and protocol.

Inappetence

admin — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 21:20:42 +0000

Inappetence

By Lew Olson • July 2007 Newsletter

Digestion Anatomy

admin — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 21:37:35 +0000

Digestion and Anatomy of the Canine

By Lew Olson • September 2005 Newsletter

In part one, we learned about the history of feeding dogs and dog food manufacturing. In this discussion, we will learn about specific canine nutrition needs due to their anatomy and physiology as a carnivore.