Plus, we have two stories, the first one is about dolphins protecting a human family from a Great White Shark, and the second story is about the tiniest hero of WW11, a four-pound Yorkie.
Hey all dog lovers. Welcome to a brighter, healthier, and happier journey with your four-legged friends! We’re excited we now have E2Â of “The Color Code Your Dog Food Podcast.”
Today’s episode, hosted by certified nutritionist Gayle Pruitt, Is all about Beta Carotene, and the fruits and vegetables that are Orange. We will be discussing why Orange is a good thing. Also some easy fun recipes that your special canine kid will love.
There is even a tale about Mr. Casper singing along with an Opera Singer.
Come join us, laugh and color your way to good health for you and your furry buddy.
Calling all dog lovers. Welcome to the beginning of a brighter, healthier, and happier journey with your four-legged friends! We’re excited to announce the launch of “The Color Code Your Dog Food Podcast.”
This series, hosted by certified nutritionist Gayle Pruitt, playfully explores the vast spectrum of canine nutrition. Gayle will be guiding you through a color-coded system of dog food groups, ensuring your pup’s diet is as balanced as a perfectly tossed frisbee.
Each episode promises a collection of fun stories from Gayle and dog owners across the globe. So whether you’re a newbie pet parent, a seasoned dog owner, or simply a fan of a good doggy tales, grab your headphones, a leash, and join us on this vibrant journey to a healthier, happier lifestyle for your beloved pooch. Wagging tails and slobbery kisses guaranteed!
Good Veggies Acorn Squash (all Winter Squash + Pumpkin) Alfalfa Sprouts (small amount) Asparagus Beets Bell Pepper (all colors) Broccoli Carrots Cabbage Collards Cauliflower Green Beans (lightly cooked) Kale Lettuces (not iceberg hard to digest) Spinach Sweet potatoes Summer Squash (yellow & Zucchini)
Good fruits Melons Coconut Cranberries Berries (fresh and frozen): Blueberries, blackberries, strawberries Raspberries — Bananas Apple (not seeds)
For awesome, healthy recipes your dog will love incorporating many of the above fruits and veggies, check out the terrific cookbook Dog-Gone Good Cuisine by Gayle Pruitt
The chard itself is wonderful for humans & dogs and helps with blood pressure, boosts immune system, and it is packed with nutrients, yet low in calories, high in iron, potassium, magnesium and vitamins K, C and some A. Chard has antioxidants, including quercetin, kaempferol, rutin, and vitexin
The biggie with Swiss chard STEMS are they are loaded with glutamine an amino acid that is usually found in animal proteins. However, Swiss chard stems has a goodly supply. Great for gut health! Give Chard a try. We like Rainbow Chard at the Pruitt house, we are all about color.
Chard is on lists for high oxalates. Humans & dogs with a tendency for kidney stones, please check with your and your dog’s healthcare provider before eating.
by Robert Berger, M.S., MVSc., Ph.D and Al Plechner, DVM
Similar to many people, our canine companions are also showing significant increases in overall obesity. There are many private and public agencies that are concerned about the health issues caused by obesity in people, but there has been very little concern about the same type of obesity that occurs in our beloved pets- both in cats as well as dogs- but this article discusses only dogs at this venture.
Our pet’s obesity can develop from many things; improper diet, little or no exercise, genetics, metabolic disease (i.e., hypothyroid disease ), but mostly, their obesity comes from their owner (s)…you are their caretaker and this is your responsibility…to blame here ….may be just simple “over-feeding”.
“What type of food should I feed, or not feed my dog?”
That is the basic question when it comes to the diet.
Dry foods, which include kibbles, biscuits, and pet cookies, usually contain three times the amount of carbohydrate content that canned foods contain! Excess carbohydrates cause not only a potential rise in blood sugar, which can lead to hyperglycemia and even diabetes, (very bad for dogs), but the sugar not used for energy will be converted to and stored as body fat…..which can lead to obesity! In any case, hyperglycemia, diabetes and obesity can definitely reduce your dog’s lifespan and overall health!
You should always be aware of how much your dog is panting during and after exercising. Dogs don’t sweat like we humans do, as their cooling-off mechanism is regulated through panting nd through their paw pads in order to remove heat from their bodies and lower their body-core temperature.
When you are walking or running with your dog, if you observe that he/she is panting excessively or heavily, it is time to stop and go inside where it is cooler (or warmer in some cases, depending on the climate). You have to allow your dog to be able to regulate his or her core temperature…..this is most vital.
All of the above is extremely important if your dog is obese or even just overweight. Extreme and heavy panting puts a lot of strain and pressure on the heart, lungs, the kidneys, and numerous organs and structures especially in an obese or overweight dog. In addition, it puts a dog with weight issues and/or girth problems at even greater risk of heart attack or stroke than that of a leaner dog.
