What’s in Frosty Pumpkin Dog Treats:
Kefir – Just as probiotic bacteria are beneficial for human health, they are
also beneficial for our pet’s health too! Instead of spending money pills,
potions and lotions – I always prefer to obtain health boosting substances from
their naturally occurring, real food sources, like using inexpensive, homemade
kefir instead of a store bought probiotic supplement powder or pill. Click HERE
to learn how to make Kefir Pumpkin – Dogs LOVE
pumpkin and its super good for their health. Pumpkin is a great source of fiber
and with 90% water content is very hydrating, which is helpful for a dog’s
digestive health particularly constipation and/or diarrhea. Pumpkin is rich in
the anti-oxidant beta-carotene, by just looking at its vibrant color. Pumpkin
may also improve skin conditions and produce a shinier coat. Researchers are
also studying whether the amino acid, cucurbitin, found in pumpkin and pumpkin
seeds may be a natural dewormer for tapeworm and other intestinal parasites.
Brewers Yeast – Not to be confused with any other
type of yeast, Brewers Yeast, is an inactive yeast that is a popular dietary
supplement. It is rich in antioxidants and pet owners supplying their pet with
a daily brewers yeast tablet report their dog’s coat is shinier. Another
benefit includes healthier skin. There’s less itchy, dry skin in dogs taking
daily brewers yeast supplements. With a healthy coat, a dog is less likely to
shed large amounts of fur. While it is natural to shed hair, poor nutrition
causes a dog to shed more frequently. In addition, poor nutrition causes fur to
look dull and lack any hint of shine. Think about any dog show you’ve seen on
television. Those dogs often have thick, shiny coats due to extensive grooming
and daily use of nutritional supplements like brewers yeast for dogs. Hercules
also gets daily doses of Brewers Yeast in my Homemade Flea Prevention Dog
Treats!
Salmon/Fish Oil: Fish oil is probably the most
important supplement you can add to your dog’s diet, regardless of what type of
diet you feed. EPA and DHA, the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil, provide
widespread benefits, but they are fragile and unlikely to survive storage in
bags of kibble, or may be rancid even before being added to pet foods.
One a day !!!
Proven
benefits from EPA and DHA include:
Improving the coat and skin.
Reducing inflammation due to conditions such as
arthritis, allergies, and inflammatory bowel disease.
Regulating the immune system, boosting those that
are suppressed and calming overactive immune systems for dogs with allergies or
autoimmune diseases.
Aiding in mental development of fetuses and puppies,
and improving cognitive function in older dogs.
Lowering blood pressure and triglycerides.
Providing support for dogs with kidney disease,
heart disease, and cancer. – Promoting weight loss in overweight dogs.
