Cocomeric – a powerful, natural remedy

PawsomeFebruary 4, 2021The benefits of natural ingredients, Turmeric

Cocomeric – a new take on golden paste
Chances are you have heard about golden paste and its benefits many times, but let us just reiterate what a powerful, natural remedy this is!

Turmeric has been used in Asian cultures for centuries, it is used as a spice, for colouring and for medication. In recent years it has gained much more traction in the western cultures and it should come as no surprise.
Benefits
The wonders of curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) are extensive; there has been a lot of research into the benefits and they are not just unfounded claims. Recent research …Read More

Hemp Oil – An Amazing Source of Omega 3 and 6

PawsomeApril 23, 2019The benefits of natural ingredients

Most of us know that we need a source of omega 3’s and 6’s in our diet and our usual “go to” supplement would be fish/krill oil, but did you know that hemp seed oil is just as potent in these essential fatty acids?

Humans usually get plenty of omega 6 in their diet through cooking oils and nuts, dogs do not get the same amounts.
Bountiful benefits
Omega 6 contains Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) which helps keeping allergies, arthritis, digestive issues, diabetes and cancer at bay. Even though dogs can synthesize GLA themselves, healthy dogs have been found to have deficiencies.

Hemp oil contains …Read More

Organic Food Benefits Your Pet Too

PawsomeFebruary 27, 2019The benefits of natural ingredients

Organic food benefits your pet too
In recent years there has come more and more focus on eating organically. Though it used to be a given when our grandparents were kids, the need for greater yields in farming and a higher demand for out of season produce brought with it the need for pest treatment with chemical products. Even though there are strict regulations in place to ensure our food doesn’t contain harmful amounts of chemicals, they do still contain some, by eating organic we reduce the amount of chemicals we absorb in our bodies. But it’s not just us who …Read More

10 Nutritious Foods For Your Dog

PawsomeJuly 7, 2018The benefits of natural ingredients

If you are wondering if your dog can eat things like apples, pumpkin, beans and yogurt, then the answer is yes. Most of us know that too much of our human food can make our dogs sick or a bit on the chunky side, but these 10 foods can safely be added and they will give a bit of a nutritional boost to your four legged friends diet. You just have to remember that you don’t give them more that 25% of their normal diet.

Yogurt
Yoghurt is a great addition to your dogs meals, as it provides them with a good …Read More

Your dog can eat vegetables too

PawsomeJuly 7, 2018The benefits of natural ingredients

If your dog will eat leafy greens raw, try various types of lettuce, spinach, kale, and even cabbage (for kale and cabbage, see caution below about gas-inducing veggies). Swiss chard is high in vitamins A, K, and C, as well as fibre and protein. This powerhouse veggie can be bitter when raw, so lightly steam before serving. Limit your servings of this as it is also high in oxalic acid which can interfere with calcium absorption. On the up side, one leaf of Swiss chard contains only 38 C, so it’s a great low-calorie treat.

Zucchini is a good source of calcium, …Read More

Can dogs be vegetarian? Not really, but…

PawsomeAugust 13, 2017The benefits of natural ingredients, Vegetarian

If you haven’t heard about vegan and vegetarian diets for dogs, let me get you up to speed here …

Right now if you Google “vegetarian diets for dogs”or “vegan diets for dogs” you’ll find a whole lot of controversy…

Your search results will pull up passionate advocates insisting that dogs can simply live without meat and that plant based meals are a much better choice. But you’ll also find articles strongly contradicting these theories and vets and experts who are very much for feeding dogs a high protein meat diet.

So how do we know which is the best meal plan for our dogs?

Great …Read More

The Health Benefits Of Coconut Oil For Dogs

PawsomeAugust 13, 2017The benefits of natural ingredients

Coconut oil is extremely popular these days. You may use it yourself as a health supplement, for cooking, as a homemade toothpaste or deodorant ingredient, to moisturize your skin or condition your hair.

Because of its antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties, many people also use coconut oil for a number of medicinal purposes.

Although supplements can be a confusing topic for many dog owners, you probably know about the benefits of feeding Omega-3 oils like fish, krill or flaxseed oils to your dog. These oils contain essential fatty acids, which, as the name indicates, are essential to your dog’s health.

But other oils also support …Read More

How To Fight Cancer In Dogs With These 3 Herbs

PawsomeAugust 13, 2017The benefits of natural ingredients

Cancer is the one word that’s on almost every dog owner’s mind. And if cancer isn’t on your mind, it should be … statistically, your dog has a 50/50 chance of getting it.
Cannabis Oil
Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years and its oil is very powerful.

Cannabis contains compounds called cannabinoids but not all of them are psychoactive (which means they can act on the brain and affect mood). Compounds such as cannabinol, cannabidiol (CBD) and other forms of THC have been shown to carry health benefits, even without the  delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9-THC), which is the psychoactive compound.

Cannabis oil has been …Read More

The Benefits Of Turmeric For Dogs

PawsomeAugust 13, 2017The benefits of natural ingredients

The Benefits Of Turmeric For Dogs
 

Google “turmeric” and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a site not boasting one or more of its numerous benefits.

The benefits of turmeric have long been known to natives of Middle Eastern and Asian countries, who have been cooking with the spice and using the plant in medicinal preparations for quite some time. Now that the West has gotten in on the action, our pets are reaping the benefits of this superherb.
Benefits Of Turmeric For Your Dog:

Relief from joint pain
Lower LDL cholesterol (the bad kind)
Support for the liver’s detox processes
Antioxidant with potential …Read More

Turmeric for dogs

PawsomeAugust 13, 2017The benefits of natural ingredients

What if I told you a little spice (that’s probably sitting in your kitchen cupboard right now) could make a huge difference in your dog’s health and even his lifespan?

I know it sounds crazy, but research shows it’s true … turmeric (the spice used in curries and mustards) with over 6,000 studies to its credit, is found to trump a lot of fancy, expensive drugs.

Arthritis drugs
Steroids
Chemotherapy
Inflammatory bowel disease drugs
Anti-inflammatory drugs

These are a whole lot of reasons to give your dog turmeric! So let’s take a closer look at this handy little spice (we’ll show you how much …Read More