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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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Can Dental Care Help Your Dog Live A Longer, Healthier Life?

Can Dental Care Help Your Dog Live A Longer, Healthier Life?

Diet, exercise, and regular vet check-ups often top the list of priorities for maintaining our dogs’ health. But can focusing on your dog’s dental health influence their longevity? Science suggests that strong dog teeth and healthy gums aren’t just about taking care of bad dog breath. Doing so affects their overall vitality and helps them live each day to the fullest.

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Ahhh-Choo! How to Help Your Dog’s Seasonal Allergies

Ahhh-Choo! How to Help Your Dog’s Seasonal Allergies

You may think this year’s allergy season was the worst, and you’d not be alone. Experts suggest it was, and they’re not going to get much better due to climate changes and rogue pollens. They’re bad enough on you, but what about your dogs? Dogs suffer from seasonal allergies more than ever, but the good news is Bernie’s Perfect Poop tackles even the itchiest skin and the runniest nose!

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Pet Poison Prevention: What You Need to Know in an Emergency

Pet Poison Prevention: What You Need to Know in an Emergency

March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month, and this week is Pet Poison Prevention Week. When it comes to your furry best friend, there’s definitely information you need to know that could prevent him from getting sick, and even save his life.
March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month, and this week is Pet Poison Prevention Week. When it comes to your furry best friend, there’s definitely information you need to know that could prevent him from getting sick, and even save his life.

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Joint Health in Senior Dogs: Getting Older Doesn’t Have To Be Harder

Joint Health in Senior Dogs: Getting Older Doesn’t Have To Be Harder

As dogs enter their golden years, they often still have a zest for life that their aging bodies can’t always keep up with. Their joint health in senior dogs is really important because it affects their overall well-being and abilities. Knowing how we can best support senior dog joint health can make it easier for them to live their best lives, no matter their age.

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7 Ways To Support Your Dog With Herbs

7 Ways To Support Your Dog With Herbs

Herbal support for canine health is a fascinating and growing field that combines traditional herbal practices with modern veterinary science to enhance the well-being of dogs. This isn’t just a new trend, though. Using herbs to support your dog’s body draws from a rich history of using natural treatments to support animal health. Veterinary herbalists adapt these traditional practices for dogs, using meticulously researched and applied information from history, alongside modern scientific research, to ensure both efficacy and safety for your dog.

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Incorporating Physical Therapy for Dog Joint Health Maintenance

Incorporating Physical Therapy for Dog Joint Health Maintenance

Joint health issues are a common concern among dogs, because they significantly impact their quality of life. From arthritis to hip dysplasia, these conditions can lead to discomfort, reduced mobility, and a lesser ability to enjoy daily activities. Looking for ways to help those issues proactively can involve physical therapy for dogs. It can serve as a preventative and rehabilitative approach to managing and enhancing joint health in our furry friends. Physical therapy for dogs can offer relief and support long-term well-being, focusing on strengthening and flexibility to improve their overall function. 

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The Importance Of Early Dental Care For Puppies: Start With A Smile!

The Importance Of Early Dental Care For Puppies: Start With A Smile!

When you bring a squirmy, adorable new family member into your life, you probably pay close attention to their diet, exercise, toys and first vet visits. Too often, though, when we bring them home, we tend to overlook an important part of overall health–dental care for puppies. Surprisingly, the key to unlocking overall vitality and health for your puppy isn’t just in what they eat or how they play and train, but also in the care of their teeth and gums. Oral hygiene in puppies and their gut microbiome are interconnected, and making sure you take care of both is the key to your puppy’s long, healthy, and happy life.

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Understanding Gut Microbiota and Dog Weight Management

Understanding Gut Microbiota and Dog Weight Management

Keeping our dogs healthy goes beyond regular exercise and the right amount of kibble. Obesity in dogs opens the door to some serious health challenges, such as diabetes and decreased mobility. Did you know, though, that the key to managing your dog’s weight might just be hidden in their gut? It’s true; gut flora, the complex community of microorganisms in the digestive tract, plays an important role in your dog’s ability to process food and maintain a healthy weight. Understanding this connection is how we support your dog’s health, blending science with our unconditional love for dogs everywhere.

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Weight Management: Give Your Dog’s Joints A Break

Weight Management: Give Your Dog’s Joints A Break

Keeping our dogs at a healthy weight is more than just about looking good—it’s crucial for their joint health and overall well-being. When dogs carry extra pounds, it puts unnecessary stress on their joints, which can lead to pain and mobility issues down the line. But managing weight isn’t just about less food or more exercise; it starts with a healthy gut. A well-balanced gut aids in proper nutrient absorption and helps maintain an ideal weight, giving your dog’s joints the break they deserve. 

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