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05/06/2026

A new peer-reviewed, randomized controlled study in dogs with heart failure, published in the American Journal of Physiology–Heart and Circulatory Physiology, found that a coconut-derived medium-chain fat called octanoate also known as caprylic acid, which comes from natural fats especially those rich in medium-chain fatty acids, helped improve heart function and slow disease progression. It worked by providing the failing heart with an easier to use fuel source, which improved pumping ability, increased cardiac output, and reduced strain on the heart. The dogs receiving octanoate showed better metabolic efficiency and more stable heart performance compared to controls, suggesting that supporting energy production in the heart may be a promising strategy for heart failure management.

This research highlights an important clinical takeaway. Targeted nutritional support can directly influence cardiac energy metabolism. Coconut oil as a natural source of medium-chain triglycerides including octanoate may be a useful nutritional addition for dogs with cardiac compromise. When combined with a low-AGE, fresh, nutritionally complete meat-based diet and mitochondrial supportive nutrients such as coenzyme Q10, acetyl L carnitine, and taurine, this approach may help support the metabolically stressed heart by improving energy production, enhancing contractility, and supporting overall cardiac resilience.

04/21/2026

04/14/2026

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04/14/2026

Spring may be in full bloom, but some of the most beautiful plants in your home and yard could be putting your pet at serious risk. Many of the most toxic plants aren’t even rare; they’re the everyday ones sitting on your windowsill or planted in your garden. Lilies, azaleas, and even parts of aloe can cause problems for pets.
Do you know which plants are most dangerous to dogs and cats, what symptoms to watch for, and what to do if your pet is exposed? In my latest article on toxic plants, I share simple steps you can take right now to create a safer environment. See link in comments.🐾

04/12/2026

Our single-serve frozen yogurts are easy, convenient & ready-to-eat. No thawing or measuring. One cup will add hydration, nutrients & is a complete digestive aid for healthy stools and less gas.

04/12/2026

FYI: if your dog is scooting, licking, or dealing with recurring a**l gland issues, it’s rarely just a “gland problem.” In most cases, it’s a gut problem showing up at the back end. Poor diet, food sensitivities, microbiome imbalance, and chronic inflammation all interfere with how these glands are designed to function.

Healthy a**l glands should empty naturally with normal, well-formed stools. They shouldn’t require repeated manual expression, and they shouldn’t be a source of ongoing discomfort.

When the gut is off, stool quality changes, inflammation increases, and the glands stop clearing the way they should. That’s when you start seeing the cycle of scooting, irritation, and repeat vet visits.

Supporting gut health, improving stool quality, and reducing inflammation is often what restores normal gland function. Check out my blog on restoring healthy a**l gland function, link in the comments 🐾

04/12/2026

Dogs with chronic gut issues like diarrhea, vomiting, drooling, and even blood in the stool don’t always need another drug💊… they may need fiber. A new peer-reviewed study in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association found that boosting fiber 2 to 3 times, using sources like psyllium, inulin, and pumpkin, helped rebalance the microbiome, reduce inflammation, and restore gut function, improving stools in about 9 out of 10 dogs and clinical signs in nearly all, often within weeks.

For pets that struggle to tolerate fiber, there is a workaround. Adding digestive enzymes that include cellulase and hemicellulase can help break down plant fibers more effectively, making them easier to tolerate while still delivering microbiome and gut-healing benefits.

That is why Dr. Becker developed PRIME ENZYMES™, a science-driven approach to restoring and supporting digestive function.

👉 If you want to explore this advanced formula that delivers a full spectrum of enzymes for your dog or cat, check out - primeenzymes.com

04/12/2026

You likely don't even see it as a problem. It's become the new norm, and most vets fail to mention it to their clients. But be aware: It can cost your beloved pet her quality of life and length of life — on top of your decrease of companionship and medical expenses.

12/19/2025

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12/09/2025

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