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Archive for the ‘Essential Fatty Acids’ Category
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Filed Under (Berte's Daily Blend, Bertes EPA Fish Oil, Bertes Immune Blend, Carbohydrates, Cooked Diet for Dogs, Dog Kibble, Dog Nutrition, Essential Fatty Acids, Fats, Minerals, Probiotics, Protein, Raw Diet for Dogs, Vitamins) by brenda on 01-03-2010
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A common concern for dog owners who are feeding a home prepared diet is whether or not it is ‘complete’. People worry that it won’t be nutritionally balanced and that their dog will miss essential nutrients that can only be found in commercial dog food.
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Filed Under (Berte's Daily Blend, Bertes EPA Fish Oil, Bertes Immune Blend, Bertes Probiotic Power, Carbohydrates, Cooked Diet for Dogs, Dog Diet, Dog Food, Dog Kibble, Dog Nutrition, Essential Fatty Acids, Fresh Food, Probiotics, Raw Diet for Dogs, Supplements for Dogs, Vitamins) by brenda on 01-02-2010
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One of the most common questions asked when changing diets, either to raw, home cooked, a mixture of raw and home cooked or adding fresh food to kibble, is how to maintain balance in the diet.
Let’s look at the meaning of the word ‘balance’. Most commonly it is referred to as the calcium/phosphorus ratio in the diet. Phosphorus is quite abundant in all foods. Calcium, however, is harder to find in foods. Commercial pet foods add calcium to bring the calcium/phosphorus ratios into balance. In the wild, dogs will consume bones from their prey which gives them the additional calcium needed.
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Filed Under (Berte's Daily Blend, Bertes EPA Fish Oil, Bertes Immune Blend, Bertes Probiotic Power, Bertes Zymes, Cooked Diet for Dogs, Dog Diet, Dog Nutrition, Enzymes, Essential Fatty Acids, Holistic Dog Nutrition, Probiotics, Raw Diet for Dogs, Recipes for Dog Food, Supplements for Dogs, Vegetables, Vitamins) by brenda on 07-12-2009
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B-Naturals Newsletter – December 2009
Feeding Tips for Enhancing Your Dog's Nutrition
By Lew Olson, PhD Natural Health
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!
Lew Olson and B-Natural's would like to say 'Thank You' to all of
our customers for their continued support throughout the year.
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Filed Under (Bertes Digestion Blend, Digestion, Dog Allergies, Dog Gastric Problems, Dog Health, Dog Nutrition, Essential Fatty Acids, Fats, Fatty Acids, Low-Glycemic Diets for Dogs, Pancreatitis in Dogs) by brenda on 01-10-2009
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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.
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Filed Under (Berte's Daily Blend, Disease, Dog Cancer, Dog Diet, Dog Food, Dog Health, Dog Nutrition, Dogs as Carnivores, Enzymes, Essential Fatty Acids, Fresh Food, Holistic Dog Nutrition, Vitamins) by brenda on 03-08-2009
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Bodie is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Cattle Dog mix who survived Mandibular cancer. Bodie’s owners used nutrition to help Bodie recover from cancer. This story was written by Bodie’s owners.
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Filed Under (Berte's Daily Blend, Bertes Digestion Blend, Bertes Probiotic Power, Cooked Diet for Dogs, Digestion, Disease, Dog Diet, Dog Food, Dog Gastric Problems, Dog Health, Dog Nutrition, Essential Fatty Acids, Fresh Food, Holistic Dog Nutrition, Probiotics, Puppies, Raw Diet for Dogs, Supplements for Dogs, Vitamins) by brenda on 01-07-2009
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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.
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Essential Fatty Acids
| By Lew Olson • March, 2004 Newsletter |
Essential fatty acids are necessary components for the diet that help with healthy skin, hormone regulation, healthy fetal growth and development, reduced inflammation, and in some cases, they can also discourage tumor growth. They can also help to enhance the immune system. I will try to briefly explain the dynamics behind these fats and show a brief primer on how to use them most effectively. |
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Essential Fatty Acids
| By Lew Olson • December 2001 Newsletter |
| Essential fatty acids are generally found in fish oils and many vegetables and vegetable oils. The body cannot make EFAs so they must be provided through our diet. The Omega-3 fatty acids are proving to be the most beneficial. Since most of our pet foods are made with animal fat, most are lacking in certain EFAs. EFAs good properties break down with heat processing and can grow rancid if not properly refrigerated. All rancid fats become free radical carriers, and are suspected of producing cancer in both people and their dogs. |
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Allergies and Essential Fatty Acids
| By Lew Olson • Winter 1997 Newsletter |
| Dog and cat allergies are probably one of the biggest reasons for today’s pet owner to visit their veterinarian. Allergies can manifest themselves in a variety of symptoms in a dog or cat. Most often in dogs, these symptoms are loss of hair coat, skin eruptions or rashes, foot licking, ear infections, itching and scratching, loss of hair around the eyes, flaky skin, oily skin and hot spots. |
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