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Using traditional farming and modern science to create simple solutions to complex problems
Milk Thistle & Silymarin:
Understanding Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle) and Silymarin: Why the “High” Dose Suggestions, What They Mean, and What to Watch by Chelsea Kent Introduction Milk thistle ...
Plastics in Pet Food: What You Can Control—And Why It Matters
by Chelsea Kent What We Can and Can’t Control You can’t control the air your pet breathes, the lawn chemicals your neighbor sprays, or the ...
Understanding Protein Percentages inPet Food: Why “Low Protein” Can Be Misleading
by Chelsea Kent Pet owners are often told to seek “low protein” diets for pets with certain conditions. But what does “low protein” actually mean? ...
A Case Study: Bruce Wayne’s Healing Journey
Bruce Wayne’s story shows the importance and result of dedicated perseverance – deep rooted problems are often very hard to overcome, but, because of the ...
Wild Cultures, Not Capsules: The Nutritional and Microbial Superiority of Fermented Foods Over Laboratory-Grown Probiotics
by Roxanne StoneNutrition Education DirectorSolutions Pet Products SummaryModern probiotic supplements, typically grown in sterile laboratory conditions, provide isolated strains ofbacteria in limited numbers. In contrast, ...
Raw Pet Food and Pathogen Shedding: What the Science Really Shows
by Chelsea Kent Conversations around raw pet diets often circle back to the risk of Salmonella or E. coli. Critics argue that raw food inevitably ...
Taurine in Pet Food: Why Labels Lie and Real Food Matters More
by Chelsea Kent Taurine is an essential amino sulfonic acid for cats and increasingly recognized as a conditionally essential nutrient in dogs, especially in cases ...
To Steep as a Tea
(Measured Batch Method) Goal: Prepare a 4-day supply of herbal tea with an exact dosage in a format your pet can consume easily, using the powdered ...
Is Your Pet Allergic to Chicken? Or Just Responsive to Other Factors?
By Chelsea Kent There is no single confirmed cause of chicken allergies in dogs, but several well-supported theories exist. Research suggests that factors like vaccination ...