“L-carnitine helps to support healthy weight by converting fat to energy, and taurine is good for overall heart health and acts as a good detoxifier,” she says. “Being overweight directly impacts a dog’s ability to do the things he loves to do,” says Rebecca Rose, a biochemist whose InClover company offers BioVibrant, a supplement containing taurine and L-carnitine.
#GELATIN BENEFITS FOR DOGS PLUS#
Supplements containing L-carnitine and taurine benefit a dog’s heart, brain and eye health, plus convert fat to energy. 4) Never Underestimate the Power of Amino Acids Rotate these suggested toppers with each meal to add variety to your dog’s diet. 3) Heap on the Blues, Greens and Orangesīoost your dog’s immune system and pump up his digestive system by topping his meals with blueberries (loaded with antioxidants), steamed green beans or kale (packed with vitamins A, C and K) plus canned pureed pumpkin (not sugar-filled pie filling) that contains good levels of soluble fiber as well as carotenoids to maintain a healthy digestive system. You can find Oratene here ($23.99, Chewy). In my household, I also add a dental preventive called Oratene in their water bowls every day to help fend off tartar buildup. Dogs with access to plenty of clean water tend to maintain healthy body temperatures, sport hydrated muscles and joints, produce healthy poops and flush out bacteria that may trigger urinary tract infections. Never underestimate the power of hydration. “The figure-8 design allows them to playfully chase each other without bumping into each other.” 2) Dish Up Clean H2O Flavored Jellos for people can contain ingredients that are not good for your dog.“When we get heavy snow, I make a large figure-8 for them to run and play without getting injured by trying to romp in tall snow drifts,” Cara says. In the case of gelatin treats, make sure you are using plain, unflavored gelatin and not Jello treat mixes sold for people. Remember that foods such as gelatin should only be fed in moderation! Always talk to your vet first if you are concerned about introducing a new food to your pet. If you don’t want to make treats, but want your dog to get the benefits of eating gelatin, you can sprinkle powdered gelatin directly over your dog’s regular food. “Jello” treats for dogs are really easy to make.
#GELATIN BENEFITS FOR DOGS SKIN#
It can also help to support nail, fur, and skin health.Īfter learning all this, I started offering Kitsune gelatin treats more often. Gelatin can also help prevent arthritis and other joint disorders, and helps to strengthen bones, ligaments, and tendons. It has anti-inflammatory properties and can help to promote cartilage growth. Glycine, an amino acid that is basically what makes up gelatin, has been shown to aid in protecting against brain damage and seizures. Carnivores normally get gelatin in their diets from eating animal parts such as tendons, cartilage, and skin. We supplement his diet with things like fish/fish oil, and glucosamine/chondroitin to help support his joint health. I’ve mentioned before that Kitsune has some (so far minor) joint issues. Not only is gelatin safe for dogs, but it actually provides some health benefits. The gelatin treats never smell good to me when I’m making them, but both my dogs readily eat them, so they must think they taste ok. So far I’ve experimented with using dog safe fruits (strawberries, banana, blueberries), bone broth, and peanut butter. You don’t have to use raspberries! I did because I had them on hand, but you can experiment and use pretty much anything as long as it’s dog safe. I poured that mixture into silicone ice cube trays ( paw shaped, of course) and put them in the refrigerator to set. I boiled the water on my stove top with the raspberries in the water, then mixed in the gelatin packets. For the gelatin treats you see pictured in this post, I used 4 envelopes of unflavored gelatin(1oz), 2 cups of boiling water, and 1 cup of fresh raspberries. I occasionally offer my dogs, Kitsune the Papillon and Fenrir the Alaskan Klee Kai, gelatin treats that I make and flavor with natural, dog safe ingredients. My local grocery store carries it – I normally find it in the aisle where they sell powdered gelatin/Jello for people. This is the brand of gelatin that I normally buy. But you can buy unflavored gelatin, which is dog safe, that can be flavored with natural ingredients, and is beneficial to dogs with joint issues. I’m not recommending that you feed your dog Jello treats made/sold for humans! Jello treats for humans commonly contains added sugar and other ingredients that wouldn’t be good for your four legged friend. 4 Related You’re probably thinking, “Jello….for dogs!?” Let me explain….
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