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Mar 2020
So now that we are all on high-alert for Emergency Preparedness, have you planned for your pets as well?Beastie Boutique would like to assist you with that. So we have brought in and are continuing to bring in items that could help you. 1. Food and water: Have an emergency bag ready to go with non-perishable food. If you can, try to provide food they are used to so as to avoid stomach upsets. Ensure that you have enough safe drinking water for your pet in addition to the water you need for your family (remember an......
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Jan 2020
Natural Immune Boosters for your PetPart Two Here are two supplements you can give to your pet to help boost their immune system. If I had to pick one, probiotics would be the easiest to give and something almost all our pets need in their diet. If you find that your pet’s immune system needs a boost, medicinal mushrooms can be very beneficial and easy to add to their diet. PROBIOTICS:About 80% of your pet’s immune system comes from his gut. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria such as bifidobacteria and L. acidophilus. These good bugs act......
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10
Jan 2020
Your dogs and cat’s immune system starts with their diet and environment. There are supplements and herbs that can support their immune system, but diet should be looked at first.Is your pet eating a biological appropriate food? If you are only feeding a dry food, even of the highest quality, this is not a good diet for your pet. Dry food is cooked at 460 degrees. It keeps your pet in a constant state of dehydration and has two known carcinogens that can cause cancer. So, I understand that there are situations when you need to feed......
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06
Nov 2019
Alternative Supplements for Fish OilAs a follow-up to my last newsletter, here are better alternatives to using fish oil. If you missed the last article “Fish Oil for Dogs – Four Reasons to STOP Using It.” You can find it on our web page https://beastieboutique.com/fish-oil-for-dogs-four-reasons-to-stop-using-it/ ANSWERS FERMENTED FISH STOCKAnswers Fish stock is made from 85% bone broth that is made from fluke and sole bone fillets that are wild caught in the north Atlantic. They make the bone broth over 24 hours (they also use apple cider vinegar) then once it has cooled, we......
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23
Oct 2019
After receiving my Advanced Canine Nutrition Certificate and continuing with my ongoing education about pet nutrition through Dog Naturally University and Royal Animal Health University, one constant I have found is that INFORMATION CHANGES. We have all been told that Fish Oil is great for our dogs and possible your cat as well. And yes, Omega 3’s are critical for your pet’s health, but there are better ways to get them for your pets without using fish oil. First, most dogs get too many omega-6 fats in their diet. And feeding higher amounts of omega-6 fats......
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11
Oct 2019
Antibiotic resistance is among today’s largest health threats for both humans and animals: How can you combat these ever-evolving superbugs? In an article written by Dr. Chloe Ross, A Veterinarian in Western Australia, she writes about how antibiotics are used when they should not be or when another treatment will take care of the problem. She has a strong interest in preventive medicine, and is especially interested in the microbiome and its role in keeping a body healthy. Antibiotics resistance is one of the biggest threats to human and animal health, and the problem is......
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02
Oct 2019
Antibiotic resistance is among today’s largest health threats for both humans and animals: How can you combat these ever-evolving superbugs? In an article written by Dr. Chloe Ross, A Veterinarian in Western Australia, she writes about how antibiotics are used when they should not be or when another treatment will take care of the problem. She has a strong interest in preventive medicine, and is especially interested in the microbiome and its role in keeping a body healthy. Antibiotics resistance is one of the biggest threats to human and animal health, and......
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Sep 2019
Antibiotic resistance is among today’s largest health threats for both humans and animals: How can you combat these ever-evolving superbugs? In an article written by Dr. Chloe Ross, A Veterinarian in Western Australia, she writes about how antibiotics are used when they should not be or when another treatment will take care of the problem. She has a strong interest in preventive medicine, and is especially interested in the microbiome and its role in keeping a body healthy. Antibiotics resistance is one of the biggest threats to human and animal health, and the problem is getting......
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Sep 2019
Antibiotic resistance is among today’s largest health threats for both humans and animals: How can you combat these ever-evolving superbugs? In an article written by Dr. Chloe Ross, A Veterinarian in Western Australia, she writes about how antibiotics are used when they should not be or when another treatment will take care of the problem. She has a strong interest in preventive medicine, and is especially interested in the microbiome and its role in keeping a body healthy. Antibiotics resistance is one of the biggest threats to human and animal health, and the problem is getting......
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11
Sep 2019
Antibiotic resistance is among today’s largest health threats for both humans and animals: How can you combat these ever-evolving superbugs? In an article written by Dr. Chloe Ross, A Veterinarian in Western Australia, she writes about how antibiotics are used when they should not be or when another treatment will take care of the problem. She has a strong interest in preventive medicine, and is especially interested in the microbiome and its role in keeping a body healthy. Antibiotics resistance is one of the biggest threats to human and animal health, and......
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