An extensive collection of academic research delving into the nutritional foundations, biological underpinnings, and health implications of plant-based diets in canine nutrition.
When it comes to maintaining your dog's health, understanding the role of dietary fats, and the healthiest oils, is crucial. Just like in humans, fats are essential for various bodily functions in dogs, including cell growth, organ protection, and nutrient absorption. However, not all fats are created equal, and the type of oil you include in your dog's diet can have significant impacts on their overall health.
While salmon oil offers numerous health benefits for dogs, it's important to be mindful of the potential risks, especially heavy metal toxicity. The safest, and most sustainable, source of Omega-3 fatty acids including DHA and EPA, are algal oil or extract and seaweed.
A diet high in pro-inflammatory ingredients - saturated fats, Omega-6 and AGE's and low in Omega-3, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory ingredients such as phytonutrients and polyphenols - will inevitably contribute to inflammaging greatly reducing their longevity and quality of life.
There are numerous aspects to ageing in dogs, with all of their organs and systems subject to the unfortunate, but inevitable process. Here we decode the best ways to tackle this decline in a natural and holistic way.
To shield your dog's eyes from oxidative stress, a diet abundant in antioxidants is vital. These substances combat free radicals that inflict oxidative damage, with low dietary antioxidant levels being linked to a heightened risk of cataracts and macular degeneration
