Two Things for Your Dog’s Health

Would you do two things to help your dog? Of course, you would! There is something so special about our dogs, and all they mean to us, that we go to great lengths to do things that make their lives better. From toys and chews to food, health care, grooming, daycare, and even vacations, we strive to do all we can for them.

Today, I am going to share two new things that you will want to do to make your dog’s life even better, and hopefully longer. Two new sources of knowledge, what you really need to know, to do better for your dog. There is much incorrect, sometimes dangerous information circulating online. I am beyond happy when resources like this come along, and to have two that are so closely aligned is truly a gift.

Every day at the veterinary hospital, I have to share the bad news that a beloved dog has a serious health challenge. I have to tell an owner that they need to spend a large amount of money to address the problem, with medicine, surgery, or a combination. Often I have to share that they will be managing this condition for the rest of the dog’s life, or that it will shorten the dog’s life. Or even worse, that there is nothing I can offer as the condition is too far advanced.

I find it especially hard when I know in many cases the problem was avoidable. I don’t deal with these sorts of problems in my own dogs. No skin infections, ear infections, allergies, GI upsets. (My biggest problem is when Puck, who has no regard for his safety, bolts over and around things in the yard and cuts his foot, or breaks a toe!) Nothing short of bubble wrap can stop Puck’s kind of accidents, but there are a load of things that you can do to avoid other common maladies.

So, how can you do the things that I do, and lessen your dog’s risk for chronic problems or even cancer?

First, you need to understand where the real battle for health lies. My friend and colleague integrative veterinary oncologist Dr. Kendra Pope explains:

Taking a proactive, lifestyle approach is the very foundation of health and disease prevention. This applies to cancer even more than other health challenges, as it is estimated that 95% of cancer is related to environmental factors, NOT genetics.

So what exactly is a proactive lifestyle approach? My friends Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Becker have got you covered on this, with their latest book, The Forever Dog Life, being released June 4.

This amazing book is loaded with recipes for complete meals, treats, and healthful toppers and additions. There’s also a section on your home and yard, with tips and tricks for safer cleaners, scents, insect repellents, and more. Just look at this simple flea shampoo you can easily make at home:

From healthy meals to removing and avoiding toxins, mushrooms to turmeric, herbs to oysters, The Forever Dog Life’s almost 300 pages are full of the information you need to provide a healthier lifestyle for your dog– and yourself!

It’s time to take your first action step — order your copy of The Forever Dog Life now.

Your second action step, or perhaps it is more of a challenge, is to take a deeper dive into prevention, specifically cancer prevention. Dr. Pope is offering the first in-depth course for pet parents on cancer prevention. As one of only four integrative veterinary oncologists in the country, her unique viewpoint and approach have helped countless pets afflicted with cancer exceed the textbook prognosis. With this course, she is focusing on helping pet parents take steps to prevent this dreaded disease. With 30+ hours of content, updates as new information becomes available, and lifetime access, this course will help you with both your current and future pets. Learn about her philosophy here:

Ready to take your second action step? Click here to learn more about Dr. Pope’s course. Want to see more of what’s included — watch this free on-demand webinar.

Combining these two resources is a powerful 1 – 2 punch for your pet’s health. You will have not only the why of the steps to take, but an easy to understand plan of how to to implement them. Every change you can make will be reflected in your healthier, more vibrant, and longer living dog.