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05/28/2026

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05/28/2026

Research shows that feeding dogs🐶 blueberries🫐 as treats can support healthier aging by helping reduce oxidative stress, a key driver of cellular damage over time. Blueberries are rich in anthocyanins and polyphenols, compounds linked to improved antioxidant status, brain health, and reduced inflammation in both animal and canine studies. In sled dog and feeding trials, blueberry supplementation🫐 has been shown to increase antioxidant capacity, helping protect cells from damage associated with exercise and aging. Emerging research also suggests these compounds may help defend DNA🧬 from oxidative stress, supporting overall cellular resilience. Interestingly, studies comparing fresh and frozen❄️ blueberries have found that freezing preserves these antioxidants and may even increase their measured availability. This happens because ice crystal formation breaks down cell walls, making anthocyanins easier to release when consumed. Combined with the fact that frozen berries are typically harvested at peak ripeness, they can deliver antioxidant levels equal to or even higher than fresh store-bought berries. Together, the evidence suggests blueberries, especially when fed regularly, are a simple, functional addition that may help support your dog’s long-term health and aging process.

Start with ¼ to ½ tsp per 10lbs of body weight a day.

05/28/2026

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05/10/2026

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04/21/2026

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04/21/2026

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04/19/2026

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02/26/2026

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A new peer reviewed study suggests popular flea and tick pills given to millions of dogs and cats may be quietly impacting the environment. Isoxazoline drugs widely prescribed to protect pets are excreted in f***s, urine, and shed hair, creating potential exposure pathways for non target wildlife. The European Medicines Agency has previously warned these compounds could contaminate ecosystems. Common isoxazolines include afoxolaner (NexGard), fluralaner (Bravecto), sarolaner (Simparica), lotilaner (Credelio), and the combination in Simparica Trio, along with products like Bravecto Plus and NexGard Spectra.

Researchers say dung feeding insects such as flies, dung beetles, and some butterflies may be especially vulnerable. These species are essential for waste breakdown, nutrient cycling, soil health, and natural pest control. In a French study, treated dogs and cats still had detectable isoxazoline residues in f***s months later, and modeling suggested routine use could lead to meaningful environmental exposure.

Separate research links other flea and tick chemicals, including imidacloprid and fipronil, to broader wildlife risks, from bees to songbird chicks exposed via contaminated pet fur. The concern is not a single dose, but the potential cumulative ripple effects of routine use across ecosystems.