by Bill Barnett | Mar 2, 2021 | Cats, Digestion, Pet Supplements, Supplements
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....by Bill Barnett | Jan 24, 2020 | Ask Dr. Bill, Cats, Dogs, Supplements
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...by Bill Barnett | Nov 25, 2019 | Cats, Dogs, Optimum Nutrition
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...by Bill Barnett | Nov 24, 2019 | Ask Dr. Bill, Cats, Dogs, Supplements
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...by Bill Barnett | Nov 16, 2019 | Cats, Digestion, Dogs, Optimum Nutrition
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...by Bill Barnett | Nov 15, 2019 | Cats, Dogs, Optimum Nutrition, Top Health Concerns
Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) Cognitive Support for Dogs and Cats helps to prevent Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome. The basis for a decline in cognitive function in our aging dogs and cats can be biological and/or nutritional. Aging is associated with a...