Foods never to feed your dog

Summer brings with it outside picnics, celebrations, and lazy days at the beach. Fruit trees are abundant, and cold drinks kept handy. Be extra diligent when it comes to your dog’s health by keeping clean, fresh water available for him, as well as a high quality feed that meets his active summertime needs. It is also important that you are careful with what your dog does not eat as well.

You should NEVER feed your dog the following foods:

Apples, cherries, peaches, plums and apricots all contain seeds that have a substance that is cyanide based. Different amounts are fatal to dogs.

Avocados are poisonous for dogs. The bark, fruit, pit, and leaves are all very toxic.

Baking soda and baking powder both cause electrolyte imbalances that can can be fatal.

Chocolate contains an element that is fatal to dogs in large doses.

Alcohol can poison your dog; even small amounts of alcohol.

Drugs in our water

According to the Associated Press, researchers recently discovered that our drinking water is not as pure as we may have thought. The drugs that people use are excreted and eventually end up in our water systems. The water goes through treatment plants before it comes from our tap in our houses. Across the country, 28 water sources were tested and 25 showed positive traces of drugs (both prescription and non-prescription), as well as hormonal drugs, steroids, and narcotics.

This impacts our pets, too. They drink water from the same source as we do. The long-term affects of drugs in our water on our pets is not known. The best way to protect your beloved pet is to get a purifier for your water faucet or give bottled water for drinking.

Studies need to be completed for us to know how these findings will impact the health of our pets, but for now give the purest water you can to your pet.

Anti-aging herb for dogs

Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) is a primary anti-aging herb for dogs and humans alike. It acts on the nervous system and the cardiovascular system.

Ginkgo is effective for your dog’s memory trouble, depression, and circulation. Ginkgo works well for both long-term and short-term memory in puppies and older dogs. Ginkgo also promotes good antioxidant activity. Studies have shown that this popular herb is usually effective as a treatment for age-related hearing loss and vision loss, too.

Garlic for cancer in dogs

Garlic is considered to have powerful anti-cancer, pro-immunity qualities. Give one clove of garlic per 50 pounds of your dog’s body weight a day. His breath might scare some away, but his immune system will thank you!

Green goodness for your dog

We all know superfoods are foods that, ounce for ounce, pack a powerful punch against disease and aging. Garlic, onions, beans, and especially, green foods. Did you also know that these green foods are just as great for your dog’s health as yours? The following is a list of powerful disease fighting greens that you can easily add to your dog’s diet.

spirulina and chlorella: these 2 superfoods are powerful antioxidants andfree radical scavengers
alfalfa: this herb does wondres for arthritis, as well as a huge source of B-complex vitamins, vitamin K, and many minerals
barley grass: this is rich in chlorophyll and protects cells against carcinogens

Check with your herbalist or vet to include them in your dog’s daily diet.