Bernie’s Gut Health Blog
Bernie’s Gut Health Blog focuses on pet digestion, nutrition, food and general health. Bernie also adds some tidbits of his own dog wisdom.
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Balancing Rest and Activity for Optimal Dog Mobility
Maintaining optimal dog mobility is a dance between two partners: their active play and restful recovery. Both are essential to keep your furry friend healthy and happy, and the right nutrition supports both. That’s why it’s important to know a bit about what happens when your dog is resting, and how to combine activity and rest for optimal dog mobility. Fortunately, we know a thing or two about that!
Probiotics and Antibiotics: How Can They Both Work For Dogs?
When we think of our dogs, we often picture wagging tails and playful barks, but beneath their furry, wagging tails lies a complex world of biology, particularly in their guts. Dogs’ gut health is a fascinating world of microorganisms and a balance crucial to their overall well-being. It’s a place where probiotics and antibiotics can emerge as significant players – one nurturing life, the other fighting disease. But how do they coexist? Can they work together for the benefit of our dogs? Let’s talk about it!
Transitioning Diets: How To Change Your Dog’s Food And Protect Gut Health In The Process
When you’re thinking about switching dog food, whether it’s to adult dog food from puppy food, senior dog food, or even a new brand of your dog’s current food, it’s crucial to understand what happens in your dog’s gut. Transitioning dog diets can be a delicate process, but with the right approach and some cutting-edge science, you can make the switching dog food experience smooth for your furry friend.
Probiotic Strains: Choosing The Right Probiotic Strains For Dogs
In the realm of dog gut health, dog probiotics are key players. While many strains exist, Bernie’s Perfect Poop champions two particular superheroes for our probiotic supplements: Bacillus Subtilis and Bacillus Coagulans. There’s a method to our reasoning, and we want to help you understand more about dog probiotics and why we chose those two over several other common probiotic supplement strains.
The Role of Diet in Managing and Preventing Joint Disease in Dogs
In a dog’s world, joint diseases such as osteoarthritis and hip dysplasia are not merely conditions; they are significant stealers of quality of life. The connection between genetics, activity levels, and environmental factors is tightly intertwined, but diet stands out as something that can have a profound impact on managing and preventing joint disease in dogs. What roles do diet and nutrition play? We’re glad you asked because it’s not just about filling their bowls!
Supplement Timing: When to Give Your Dog Gut Health Supplements.
We dog owners always want the best for our dogs, and their health and happiness are our focus. Supplements can be vital in maintaining your dog’s well-being, particularly those that support their digestive system. But did you know that when you give those supplements is just as important as what you give them? Let’s unravel the science behind dog supplement timing.
Can Gut Health Affect A Dog’s Lifespan?
The only thing we’d change about our dogs is that we’d get to keep them with us longer. So, we’re always looking for how to keep them the healthiest we can. The connection between gut health and a dog’s lifespan is definitely there–and backed by science that we can use to help our dogs be their happiest and healthiest. Gut health affects a dog’s lifespan, so upping our dog’s gut health game is the key!
Decoding the Labels: The Truth Behind Canine Joint Health Supplements
In the world of canine wellness, joint health supplements are a hot topic. While the old guard – glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM – still reign supreme on many labels, there’s a definite shift happening. More and more, pet owners are asking: “Are these popular ingredients really the best for my dog? Do they even work?” New research suggests different ingredients may really be what hits the sweet spots when it comes to joint health. Let’s decode the labels and look at emerging, science-backed alternatives.
Tips For Reducing Joint Stress In Large Breed Dogs
We like big breeds and we cannot lie…but large breed dogs have some unique challenges when it comes to joint health. Their lovable, larger frames can sometimes make them more susceptible to joint issues, so it’s wise to follow some tips for reducing joint stress in large breed dogs.