Category Archives: Dog Nutrition

Calcium Regulates Digestion and More

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Calcium is or should be the most abundant mineral in a body as it has many functions like it is responsible for the construction, formation, and the maintenance of bones and teeth which can reduce the likelihood of osteoporosis. It is also vital for blood clotting systems, and can assist in healing wounds.

The mineral can also help to control blood pressure, as well as nerve transmission, and the release of neurotransmitters.

Also, calcium is required as it has an essential role in the production of enzymes and hormones that regulates digestion, energy, and the metabolism of fat.

Then some other things that calcium can do is transport ions which are particles that are electrically charged so that they can get across the membrane.

Calcium is also needed so that muscles can contract and it is also required so that all of the cells and connective tissues in a body are maintained.

It can even reduce the chances that premature heart disease might occur too. However, this is only if the body has an adequate level of magnesium, which needs to be kept maintained and of course, it is known to prevent periodontal disease.

Kelpie Dog Complete Owner’s Manual

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Kelpie Dog Complete Owner’s Manual is written by a dog whisperer named George Hoppendale and Asia Moore.

This book is quite informative as it gives advice on what questions to ask a breeder and to go elsewhere if the breeder is not ideal. Though to me these two authors had not given a good enough explanation to their readers for why dogs eat grass.

As there are three reasons and one is to clear out their digestive tract. Then reason two is because it’s a natural way for dogs to expel worms and three is to clean their teeth.

Play With Your Dog

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Play With Your Dog is written by Pat Miller who is a dog owner and a instructor who tells us why play is important to a dog. She also describes the different types of play behaviors dogs have. However, not everyone is comfortable about seeing dogs play.

Pat Miller then suggests a way to get over this fear is to video and watch dogs at play until it becomes acceptable.

The author even describes ways to break up dog fights if they occur and how to introduce a new dog to a multiple dog home. She also suggests ways to add play into training and lots of games to play.