Until the 1950s, selenium was considered toxic to horses in any amount. Further research proved that selenium in the correct quantities is an essential nutrient for horses. Selenium plays an important role in the body, especially acting as an antioxidant. Its deficiency can cause among other things, muscle degeneration. The oxidation process converts fats, carbohydrates […]
The FDA is recommending placing limits on supplements for our pets. It is headed under the Draft Compliance Policy Guide and is called Labeling and Marketing of Nutritional Products Intended for use to Diagnose, Cure, Mitigate, Treat or Prevent Disease in Dogs and Cats. Following are some of the recommendations of particular interest to us […]
A few safety tips so your pooch is comfortable during traveling:[1] Never leave your dog in the car unattended: Even if you think it’s cool enough outside and you leave the car windows cracked open, temperatures in a car can quickly escalate and kill your dog. Even a car parked in direct sun on a […]
