by The Holistic Canine | Jan 7, 2019 | Macronutrients, nutrients, Supplements, Vitamins
Nutrients Dogs require two macronutrients. Macronutrients contain calories and are required in large amounts for energy and metabolic function. These include proteins and fats. Dogs can also utilize carbohydrates which are the third macronutrient; however, research...
by The Holistic Canine | Jan 4, 2019 | nutrients, Supplements
Vitamin E is an essential fat-soluble vitamin that is also a powerful antioxidant. Many dogs have a low intake of this vital nutrient, or worse, are consuming a synthetic version of Vitamin E. A low dietary intake can lead to a deficiency which can create irreversible...
by The Holistic Canine | Jan 4, 2019 | nutrients
Manganese is essential for the proper use of proteins and carbohydrates, for reproductive health, and the action of enzymes responsible for energy production and the creation of vital fatty acids. In dogs, most ligament injuries, especially cranial cruciate ligament...
by The Holistic Canine | Jan 4, 2019 | nutrients, Supplements
Vitamin D is a vitally important nutrient that can often be deficient in a dog’s homemade diet. Unlike us humans and many other animals, dogs do not convert the sun’s radiation into adequate Vitamin D needs. This is likely because wild dogs can easily...
by The Holistic Canine | Jan 4, 2019 | Macronutrients, nutrients
Carbohydrates or no carbohydrates? Commercial dog foods contain upwards of 64% carbohydrates. But is this healthy for a carnivore? While pet food companies would have you believe that dogs are omnivores, a dog’s anatomy and physiology certainly speaks otherwise....
by The Holistic Canine | Jan 3, 2019 | nutrients, Supplements
Iron: The Facts & Dangerous Truths PART 2 Should You Supplement? The trace mineral iron often comes up low when pet parents are diligent to analyze their dog’s homemade raw meals. This can be perplexing especially since raw meals consist of the most iron-rich...
