Similar to dementia in humans, our pet’s brain function slowly declines as they age. This condition is scientifically termed Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS). The deterioration of cognitive abilities is typically characterized by such as diminished motor function....
Our cat’s digestive health can be dramatically altered depending on a variety of factors – stress and diet being two examples of leading attributes. Stress and diet can impact the defense mechanisms that occur in the lining of your cat’s gastrointestinal (GI) tract....
What is the importance of Lactoferrin in the Immune Support supplement and what is the innate immune system? Lactoferrin Bovine colostrum, found in my Immune Support supplement, contains Lactoferrin (a known immunostimulant) and colostrinin (a protein-rich polypeptide...
The Innate Immune System is an animal’s first line of defense against foreign intruders like parasites, bacteria, viruses, yeast, fungus, mold and other cancer causing agents. These primary defense cells require an optimum level of protein along with certain vitamins...
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is the body’s number one barrier against disease. The bacteria that reside within the gut can be classified as either protective or potentially harmful and the balance of these bacteria is critically important to the overall health of...
Why worry about probiotics for animals? The bacteria that reside in the small intestine and colon of the dog and cat play an important role in their overall health. These bacteria constitute a metabolically active system that acts as a significant barrier to infection...
