Healthy Pups | HappyTails Canine Wellness

Let us talk about gut health. Your dog’s digestive tract is filled with bacteria, or microbes, that are both helpful and potentially harmful. This system in its entirety is called the microbiome. The microbiome is a dynamic system that can be changed and modified. It is impacted by diet, stress levels, and environmental factors. When the microbiome is healthy and balanced...

Let us begin with gut health. Your dog’s digestive tract is filled with bacteria, or microbes, that are both helpful and potentially harmful. Most are symbiotic (where both the human body and microbiota benefit) and some, in smaller numbers, are pathogenic (promoting disease). This system in its entirety is called the microbiome. The microbiome contains the total gut environ...

Salmon is a superfood and one of the finest sources of nutrition your dog can eat. Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and other essential nutrients, salmon is wonderful for your dog's skin & coat and offers a variety of functional benefits too. The great taste and excellent health benefits of salmon make it one of the dog worlds most beloved fish. Recently the FDA...

Your dog's gastrointestinal tract hosts an enormous population of microorganisms and bacteria, in the trillions of cells!  Although the gut microbiota has been explored for centuries, only recently have correlations been made between the composition of the gut and canine wellness. In addition to genetics, the composition of the gut microbiome is influenced to a large extent ...

More than likely, dental hygiene is a priority for your own health, but did you know your dog's oral health is a key factor in overall health? In general, smaller breeds are known to have greater challenges with their teeth than larger breed pups.  Moreover, feeding choices and styles can impact your dog's oral health too.   Maintaining good oral health will not only promote...

This is a time like no other in recent history.  The COVID pandemic resulted in a global awakening to illness and personal wellness. As we leap into the future together it's time to rethink wellness for ourselves and for our pups. Wellness, for humans and dogs alike, should focus on illness prevention, proper nutrition and gut health in an effort to build a strong immune sys...