I have combined skin and ear symptoms together since the external ears are essentially part of the skin. Both organs originate form the same type of tissue in the embryo and they generally respond similarly when illness occurs. They also seem to have a large capacity for disease in the sense that the body can limit disease symptoms to the skin & ears for a long time, even though the illness is worsening systemically.
Animal Nutrition Blog
A corral of information for the health of your pet.
understanding skin & ear issues
August 23, 2011
Although skin & ear symptoms may appear suddenly, these problems have been developing over a long period of time, thus there's a great hidden mass of "a mystery problem" they carry and the skin & ear problems are merely the visible “tip of the iceberg” for the body of the real cause lying below the surface.
Read More5 Steps to Picking a Dry Kibble
July 14, 2011
5 Steps to Picking a Kibble (Dry Pet Food )
There are plenty of dog food choices out on the market today, hundreds of brands, and thousands of formulas that you could choose from. So how do you know what to pick for your furry family member? We have put together a list of the 5 items you should look for when selecting a food. This is merely the basics, one should also consider the pet’s allergies, sensitivities, raw options and other needs as well.
freeze dried diets
June 3, 2011
light weight & still enzymatically active, they're pricey...but darn convenient considering the health benefits.
Read MoreGassy Dogs
February 17, 2011
Dogs that often pass gas can embarrass or distress their owners. The most common cause of flatulence is swallowing large amounts of air while gulping food. The next is eating highly fermentable foods such as beans, cauliflower, cabbage, and soybeans. Flatulence also occurs with malabsorption syndromes. The excess gas is related to incomplete digestion of carbohydrates.
Read MoreHomemade Pet Food
June 14, 2010
Homemade Is More Important Than You Think
At Bridger Animal Nutrition, we can’t think of anything more important for your dog’s health than what you feed them.
Bone Meal
June 14, 2010
If you're a raw feeder yo understand the importance of balancing Ca to Ph. When raw meaty bones or ground bones are not available, bone meal makes for a convenient substitute. Bone Meal provides the closest mimic to the balance of the ancestral diet | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
providing both Calcium & Phosphorus. Here's how to apply it. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||