Looking for more knowledge about your dog's health? On this page, you'll find various articles about the health and well-being of your dog. We discuss various herbs and minerals, but also delve deeper into conditions, diseases, and everything else related to dogs.
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What dental problems can dogs get?
Plaque and Tartar Plaque and tartar can form a buildup on the teeth or in between them. Plaque is a thin, sticky layer on the tooth. This layer consists mainly of many bacteria and remains after the dog has eaten. If you don't remove plaque by brushing the teeth, these bacteria can cause an infection in the gums. Tartar can prevent you from removing the plaque properly with brushing. You can recognize an excess of plaque or tartar because your dog gets bad breath. Moreover, you can see a yellowi...
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The benefits of a liquid dog supplement
Supplements for dogs come in various forms. There are powders, pills, capsules, and kibbles. But liquid dog supplements are also available, in this blog we explain why this is preferred.. No fillers needed The advantage of liquid supplements is that you do not need to fill it with fillers to make it into a kibble, powder, or pill. The liquid supplement can consist entirely of substances that have an effect on the dog. This allows you to use high concentrations of herbs and therefore a low dosage per day for the dog. Easy application A liquid dog supplement is ideal in application. It can be added to or mixed into all types of food. This way you do not risk the product getting los...
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Did you know that you should take a break every 8 weeks?
Many supplements for dogs are based on herbs. Many people think you can give this to dogs without any limits, but is this really the case? Are herbs so safe that you can keep giving them without stopping? We are happy to explain it to you in this blog!. Herbs can have a reverse effect! It is often thought that herbs are harmless and that you can always give them to your dog to support a minor ailment. Unfortunately, that's not how herbs work! Herbs are very powerful and have many good properties. But there are herbs that can eventually have a reverse effect and worsen the ailment. Echinacea is one such herb, it is very good for your immune system, but if you take it for too long, your immune system will actually weaken. Therefore, make sure not...
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Learn to read labels of dog supplements!
Do you also find labels sometimes very unclear? Or do you find it difficult to figure out exactly what is in a product? We understand you completely, because it is a difficult thing with a lot of laws and regulations attached to it. In this blog, we want to tell you more about the labels of dog supplements.. Many obligations Labels contain a lot of legal texts and must meet various requirements. The following is mandatory: Brand name + product name Mention "feed material" or "complementary feed" Composition (and possibly additives) Instructions for use Analysis Producer number + label responsible Within all these chapters there are also obligations and specific wordings and enumerations must be made. Difference between feed material and complementary feed There are two types of i...
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Can you combine different dog supplements together?
Sometimes problems in dogs are complex or there are different health issues at play. Especially older dogs often benefit from multiple dog supplements to support their bodies. But can you combine different products?. Combining supplements is usually possible Generally, it is not a problem to combine different dog supplements. Mixing different brands is usually not a problem either. Try to avoid duplicate ingredients as much as possible to avoid giving too much of certain substances. Also, be selective in what you choose, as you preferably don't want too much sugars (e.g. dextrose, sorbitol) or other fillers in the supplements, as these fillers have more of a negative effect than a positive one. Try to give a...