FISH OIL SUPPLEMENTS CAN AFFECT GENES IN A POSITIVE WAY

The following research published in the Am J Clin Nutr (2009;90:415–424) shows the beneficial effects of fish oil supplementation in human gene expression but the same mechansims would also occur in animal genes: Epigenetics, Dietary Fat, and Omega-3s The ability of dietary fatty acids to improve the outcomes of many conditions has been well established. In addition […]

Dogs Really Do Look Like Their Owners

The following article was written by Anna Salleh (2.4.04) ABC: “It’s official. Dogs look like their owners, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers from the University of California, San Diego showed that people choose purebred dogs that resemble them. But they weren’t so fussy when it came to choosing a mongrel. Psychologists Michael Roy and Professor […]

PUPPY FARMS TO BE BANNED

I have been lobbying against puppy farms for years and at last action is being taken to stop them in Queensland. Hopefully other states and territories around Australia will soon follow. This is an article published in the Sunday Mail (22.1.12) about the issue:    DOG FARMS TARGETED The Queensland government aims to wipe out […]

Dog Naturopath: Obesity in Pets – Is Your Dog or Cat Too Fat?

Dog Naturopath: Obesity in dogs and cats is increasing rapidly in line with the obesity epidemic in humans. As a dog naturopath, I  find the most common cause of obesity in dogs is caused by feeding your pet a commercial diet. Canned foods and dry foods are usually high in carbohydrates (especially the latter) and a […]

SHOULD YOU EUTHANIZE YOUR DOG OR NOT?

When an animal is in pain as a result of injury or serious illness, naturally the pet’s owners become distraught and want to end their suffering by either seeking treatment for the condition or by having their pet euthanized. When veterinary treatments are offered, sometimes dog owners feel unsure whether to proceed or not for the following […]

What are some of the benefits of naturopathic animal health care for my pet?

Naturopathic health care for your pets aims to achieve optimum health, vitality & longevity. Our health care systems can often treat problems effectively that have not responded to any other treatment protocols. In addition, unlike most drug therapies, our treatments do not usually have side effects or long-term effects and can therefore improve the quality […]

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