Bernie’s Gut Health Blog
Bernie’s Gut Health Blog focuses on pet digestion, nutrition, food and general health. Bernie also adds some tidbits of his own dog wisdom.
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Five Unique Ways To Celebrate Your Dog’s Birthday
Celebrating your dog’s birthday is about more than just marking another year; it’s a chance to celebrate them and how much joy they bring into your life. Sure, you can throw a birthday party, but why not look into ways you can make the day truly unforgettable? Here are five fun and unique ways to celebrate your dog’s birthday, each one ready to make memories that last forever!
Pancreatitis in Dogs – Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
Pancreatitis in dogs refers to the inflammation of the pancreas. It’s a vital organ that plays a dual role in your dog’s digestion and blood sugar regulation. When your dog’s pancreas becomes inflamed, it can’t perform its functions as effectively, which leads to a range of digestive and total-body symptoms. Pancreatitis in dogs can be chronic or acute, with varying degrees of severity, and if left untreated, can lead to significant health complications for your dog. Understanding how pancreatitis may affect your dog is important, as early detection and management are the way to help prevent serious outcomes.
Innovative Ingredients For Dog Oral Health Supplements
Let’s talk about your dog’s mouth. It’s not just about those goofy grins or slobbery kisses; it’s about their health from the gums down. Good dental care for dogs is super important—and it’s about way more than avoiding stinky breath (though that’s awesome too). It’s about keeping them healthy, from the inside out. To do that, we look to innovative science, which gives us some cool ways to tackle tartar, plaque, and more. We don’t just focus on ingredients that are about cleaning, but also about boosting dog health in a big way. It’s the kind of science that we get excited about because we’re always looking for the best, holistic ways to care for our dogs!
Science Says Interacting With Our Dogs Makes Our Brains Work Better!
For dog parents everywhere, science has validated what we all knew: spending time with our dogs isn’t just about a joyful experience. Research also says it’s good for our human health!
The AKC Shares Top Dog Breeds–Is Your Dog On The List?
The American Kennel Club (AKC), also known as the Grand Emcee of all things dog breed, rolls out the red carpet each year to celebrate the crème de la crème of canine royalty. With their meticulous compilation of registration statistics and preferences, the AKC annually unveils the list of top dog breeds that have stolen the hearts of Americans over the past year. The results for 2023 are in, and for the second year in a row, the French Bulldog has the top honors.
Are Border Collies The Smartest Dog? Science Suggests They May Be
Imagine a gigantic, fun-filled classroom, but instead of kids, it’s filled with over 1,000 dogs from 13 different breeds, all eager to show off their smarts. This was the scene at the University of Helsinki in Finland, where a team of researchers published findings from what might just be the most extensive study of canine intelligence to date. Their findings were shared in the prestigious journal Nature Scientific Reports.
Is Taking Your Dog Running Good For Their Joint Health?
Running with your dog is more than exercise; it’s a bonding experience that brings joy and health benefits to both of you. It’s a super popular exercise, but it’s important to make sure we’re being proactive with our dogs’ joints when we take them running. You can use several strategies to make sure there’s less risk of long-term damage, and that’ll let you enjoy more runs and adventures worry-free!
How Can I Serve Bernie’s Perfect Poop To My Dog?
When we created Bernie’s Perfect Poop, we used our own Bernie as our Official Taste Tester! But we recognize not all dogs have the same tastes, and we know there are lots of different ways you can serve Perfect Poop to your dog to help them have the healthiest gut on the block. Whether you’re sprinkling straight on food or creating delicious doggy smoothies, you can be sure that your dog will get all the benefits from the best fiber, prebiotics, probiotics and digestive enzymes for dogs!
Benefits Of Adopting A Senior Dog
Bringing a senior dog into your home has its fair share of ups and downs, much like any pet adoption, but with a few extra things to think about because of their age. Older dogs may need a bit more care when it comes to their health and might not be as into loud or busy places as younger dogs. But, there are several reasons why adopting a senior dog is amazing, and why you should definitely consider it.