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10/30/2026

🫚TURMERIC COMPOUNDS REDUCE DOG CANCER CELL MOVEMENT BY NEARLY 76% IN JUST 24 HOURS, MATCHING A CHEMO DRUG !🐾

Turmeric contains curcumin🫚, a natural plant compound researchers are investigating for its potential benefits in dogs!

🔬 1. TURMERIC & CANCER CELLS

A 2025 peer-reviewed study from São Paulo State University, published in Animals, compared curcumin, homeopathic turmeric and a chemotherapy drug in canine bladder cancer cells.

After just 24 hours:

🫚CURCUMIN: 75.8% less cancer cell movement

💧HOMEOPATHIC TURMERIC: 74.8% less movement

💊CHEMO DRUG: 73.6% less movement

Why does this matter? Cancer cells must move to invade surrounding tissues and potentially spread!

🫚🌿2. TURMERIC + ROSEMARY TRIGGER CANCER CELL DEATH!

A Cornell University laboratory study found that concentrated turmeric and rosemary extracts triggered programmed cell death in approximately 40% of canine mammary cancer cells in 48 hours!
Rosemary also increased curcumin accumulation inside these cancer cells by 4.8 TIMES!

🔥🦴3. PROMISING ARTHRITIS BENEFITS!

In a randomized, placebo-controlled study involving 42 dogs with arthritis, a diet containing curcumin, collagen and green tea extract improved certain signs of joint pain over three months.
Dogs also showed improvements in getting up from lying down!

🦴 4. MORE JOINT HEALTH RESEARCH!

Another study involving 20 dogs with arthritis investigated turmeric-root extract over 42 days, reporting improvements in pain and arthritis symptoms!

🫚WANT TO ADD TURMERIC TO YOUR DOG’S DIET?

We’ve created a FREE GUIDE📒 featuring:

🥄 Curcumin dosages by body weight
🍲 Our Ultimate 2.0 Turmeric Paste recipe from The Forever Dog LIFE
🔬 Scientific research and safety tips

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10/27/2026

10/21/2026

🍵🐶 GREEN TEA EXTRACT CUTS DOG CANCER CELL GROWTH BY 50% IN LAB TESTS! 🤯

Green tea contains powerful plant antioxidants called polyphenols, including EGCG. And canine research is uncovering some fascinating findings!

🔬 1. GREEN TEA & CANCER
A peer-reviewed Cornell University study published in BMC Veterinary Research found green tea extract inhibited cancer cell growth by 50% at specific lab concentrations across THREE canine cancer cell lines:

🐾 Mast cell cancer
🐾 Bone cancer (osteosarcoma)
🐾 Mammary cancer

🔥 2. LESS LIVER INFLAMMATION
In a 12-week canine study, green tea polyphenols reduced three major inflammatory signals: TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6. Researchers also observed less liver fat buildup and tissue damage!

🦠 3. BETTER GUT HEALTH
Another canine study found green tea polyphenols improved markers of intestinal inflammation and influenced gut bacteria.

🦷 4. ORAL HEALTH
Green tea catechins have been investigated for fresher dog breath. A multi-ingredient formula containing matcha also reduced dental plaque!

🍵 WANT TO TRY OUR DECAF GREEN TEA FOOD TOPPER?
From our bestselling book The Forever Dog LIFE, we’re sharing our organic decaf green tea recipe, including how to prepare it, how much to add to your pet’s meals and our simple ice cube hack!

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10/14/2026

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09/25/2026

09/18/2026

🚨 A HUGE NEW STUDY IS CHALLENGING WHAT PET PARENTS HAVE BEEN TOLD ABOUT GRAIN-FREE DOG FOOD.

A 2026 Veterinary Medicine and Science study analyzed Dog Aging Project data from 47,000+ dogs and found grain-free diets were NOT associated with increased odds of developing new heart problems.

🤯 More than HALF of owners who reported feeding grain-free were WRONG when researchers checked the ingredients. Foods that sounded grain-free actually contained rice, corn, wheat, barley or oats.

Researchers also followed 7,113 dogs for two years. Dogs that switched to grain-free had FEWER newly reported heart diagnoses than dogs that never ate grain-free, while dogs consistently eating grain-free showed no significant difference.

Both grain-free AND grain-containing foods can contribute to nutritional DCM. So can poorly formulated raw and homemade diets.

Peas, lentils and potatoes aren’t inherently “bad,” and adding grains does NOT magically make food cardioprotective—there’s ZERO taurine in grains!

The bigger question is whether the finished food provides enough bioavailable protein and essential amino acids for the dog eating it.

And here’s the overlooked problem: AAFCO “all life stages” foods meet nutrient requirements for growth and reproduction, but adult dogs often need far fewer calories than growing puppies.

So owners feed less to prevent obesity. But when you cut food, you don’t just cut calories—you cut protein, amino acids, vitamins and minerals too.

A food can meet AAFCO requirements on paper, yet a lower-calorie dog eating less receives less of EVERY nutrient, not to mention some dogs genetically don’t make enough taurine for heart health.

🐕 The question isn’t “grain-free or grain-inclusive?”

It’s: Is THIS dog getting enough protein, essential amino acids and other critical nutrients for the calories they actually consume? That’s the nutritional DCM conversation we should be having.

Calories change. Nutrient needs don’t.

07/21/2026

🍉 WHY I’M FEEDING MY DOG WATERMELON THIS SUMMER

Watermelon isn’t just a refreshing summer treat—it’s packed with nutrients that can benefit your dog’s health. 🐶❤️

Here are a few reasons it’s one of my favorite seasonal snacks:

🍉 💦 It’s about 92% water.
Perfect for helping your pup stay hydrated during hot summer days.

❤️ 🫀 One of nature’s richest sources of L-citrulline.
Dogs use citrulline to help support healthy circulation, heart health, and mobility. Canine studies have found this pathway is altered in certain heart diseases, highlighting its importance for cardiovascular health.

💧 🩺 Can help reduce bladder stone–forming crystals.
A small peer-reviewed canine study found that dogs given a watermelon extract beverage had fewer calcium oxalate and struvite urine crystals after 3 months. These crystals are the building blocks of many bladder stones.

🛡️ 🍅 Rich in lycopene.
Watermelon is one of the richest fruit sources of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells from oxidative damage.
👀 🥕 Packed with beta carotene:
This Vitamin A precursor supports healthy vision, skin, and immune function.

🍉 🤯 Here’s a fun fact:
The white rind (just beneath the green skin) actually contains more L-citrulline than the pink flesh. While most dogs won’t enjoy chewing the rind, it’s where much of this unique amino acid is naturally concentrated.

🐶 How much watermelon can dogs eat?

Watermelon should be an occasional treat. A good rule is to keep treats under 10% of your dog’s daily calories.

A practical serving guide:

🐾 Under 10 lb (4.5 kg): 1–2 small cubes
🐾 10–25 lb (4.5–11 kg): 2–4 cubes
🐾 25–50 lb (11–23 kg): ½–1 cup
🐾 Over 50 lb (23+ kg): 1–2 cups

✅ remove seeds and the tough green rind, which can be difficult to digest.