Scientific Pet Wellness

Anxiety is a common problem pets face and canine anxiety is the #1 behavioral problem in dogs. If not handled properly, it can continue to be a burden for both of you. Instead of accepting that your pet is this way, we spoke to Dr. Gabby Pagana, DVM, CVA, an integrative veterinarian based in Los Angeles to find out how looking at the whole pet and using a multimodal approach can make a bigger difference, than a one-sided approach. It requires you to take a deeper look at your pet's lifestyle, diet, mental health, and dig into the root of the problem. 

As our pets continue to get more humanistic diseases and we learn more about how much diet plays a role in that, pet parents are trending towards more "real food" for their pets. Whether it is a fresh cooked diet, dehydrated raw, or species-appropriate raw, there are many more options readily available now.

One survey showed that over 60% of pet owners look into a healthier diet for their pet only after they get sick. It's time to change that and try to incorporate a more well-rounded, fresh, and balanced diet for prevention instead.

Many dog treats on the market are labeled with having turmeric or curcumin in them. The problem is they either don't contain enough for therapeutic benefits or are missing one of the other additional ingredients to make your dog absorb it properly. It is important to read ingredient labels or to make your own golden turmeric paste when you are seeking the most therapeutic benefits for your dog. 

There is a difference in the formulation of a transdermal vs other products that makes the "medication" or CBD able to pass through your pet's skin and penetrate into their bloodstream for maximum benefits. Please make sure you are using and administering the product correctly based on the desired results. As of now, there are very few transdermal pet CBD products on the market & none have been tested in a double-blind study. Topicals are great for localized relief, but if you want something topically to effectively enter the bloodstream, make sure it is a transdermal product.

Dosing your dog CBD oil or cat CBD oil is extremely important to get the most effective results, especially if you are giving your pet CBD oil for cancer or seizures. Dosing your pet directly on the gum-line is key, allowing it to enter the bloodstream the fastest. 

The holidays are right around the corner and pets get stressed too. Massaging these 2 acupressure points are something that you can do for your pet easily at home.

“How you feed your pet is just as important as what you feed them.” You can feed them the most nutritious food but the benefits will be limited unless you serve the food in a natural and healthy way.