Dr. Earl Mindell's CBD and Health for Dogs , livre ebook

Dr. Earl Mindell s
CBD
AND HEALTH FOR
DOGS
Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
Turner Publishing Company
Nashville, Tennessee
www.turnerpublishing.com
Copyright 2019 Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
Dr. Earl Mindell s CBD and Health for Dogs
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Mindell, Earl.
[Nutrition and health for dogs] 1st Edition
Earl Mindell s nutrition and health for dogs / Earl Mindell with Elizabeth Renaghan.- 2nd ed.
p. cm.
Rev. ed. of: Earl Mindell s nutrition health for dogs / Earl Mindell and Elizabeth Renaghan. 1998.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-59120-203-5
1. Dogs-Nutrition. 2. Dogs-Health. 3. Dogs-Food. I. Renaghan, Elizabeth.
II. Mindell, Earl. Earl Mindell s nutrition health for dogs. III.Title.
IV.Title: Nutrition and health for dogs.
SF427.4.M56 2007
636.7 0852--dc22
9781684422999 Paperback
9781684423002 Hardcover
9781684423019 eBook
Printed in the United States of America
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Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part One-Creating Optimum Nutrition for Your Dog
1. Feeding Your Dog for Naturally Great Health
2. Vitamins for Your Dog
3. Minerals for Your Dog
4. Nutritional Needs for Special Circumstances
Part Two-Natural Methods for Your Dog s Optimum Health
5. The Importance of a Strong Immune System
6. Natural Flea Control for Your Dog
7. Understanding Homeopathy
8. Natural Prevention and Treatment of Common Dog Diseases
9. Natural Remedies for Common Ailments
Part Three-The Dog Hit Parade
10. Breed-Specific Health Problems
11. CBD: The Miracle Remedy For Your Dog
Resources
References
References
Index
About the Authors
Acknowledgments
F irst and foremost, we would like to thank Virginia Hopkins for putting this project together and for her inspiration and editing through the years.
I am deeply grateful to Dr. Beverly Cappel-King, who shared her time and considerable expertise as a holistic veterinarian. A heartfelt thanks to our friends and family for their support and for believing in this book for so many years, with a special thanks to the four-legged members of our families: Dudley, for his unconditional love and patience.
Introduction
D uring more than forty years of writing about health and nutrition, hundreds, and maybe even thousands, of people have thanked me for giving them the information they need to lead a healthy, energetic life. I have found that once a person learns how the food he or she is eating affects every aspect of life, and then experiences the difference when positive lifestyle changes are made, there s no going back. There is nothing like optimal health to convince a person that diet, exercise, clean water, and taking some supplements works wonders.
As I learn more about the nutritional needs of dogs, I find confusion and misconceptions abound. Few people, including veterinarians, realize that a dog s body functions much the same as a human body and has similar nutritional needs. You could probably go into your refrigerator right now and make a nutritious, balanced meal for your dog.
The commercial dog food industry is a multimillion dollar business that primarily depends on hiding the truth about what is good nutrition. For example, many in the dog food industry have perpetuated the myth that your dog is healthiest and happiest when she or he gets the same food every day. That s no more true than it would be for you. Your dog thrives on a variety of fresh foods, including fruits and vegetables. If you compare your dog s nutritional needs to the ingredients in the majority of commercial dog foods, you will understand why dogs are dying younger than they should and are plagued by chronic illnesses.
The foundation for your dog s good health is the same as it is for you-good nutrition, exercise, clean water, and love. For optimal health, you can build on that foundation with specific food and supplements. I ll tell you about the specific nutritional needs your dog has that are different from yours, and how to keep his or her immune system strong.
It is also important to support your dog nutritionally against those illnesses that she/he might be predisposed to genetically. Just as with people-one family may have a high incidence of cancer and another a high incidence of heart disease-different breeds of dogs are genetically predisposed to certain illnesses. In this book you will learn which illnesses your breed is prone to and how to avoid or delay the onset of the more common illnesses.
The focus of this book is on how your dog s body functions nutritionally, what your dog s nutritional needs are, and easy, flexible, affordable ways to keep your dog in optimal health through all phases of his/her life.
The nutritional information I ll give you is a guideline for formulating a diet and supplement plan for your dog. Every dog is different and has varying nutritional needs. I ll explain to you why each nutrient is needed, so you can create a diet for your dog s specific needs. The recommended amounts to feed are also meant to give you a general sense of what s appropriate for that size of dog. What your dog actually eats needs to be balanced for her or his unique combination of age, level of exercise, and individual metabolism. In the same way, your dog s multivitamin-mineral supplement doesn t have to exactly fit the recommended dosages (we are very grateful to Dr. Beverly Cappel-King for providing these) as long as they are close and contain the proper balance of vitamins and minerals.
You will find that as you pay closer attention to your dog s health, your bond with your best friend will become stronger, and that having a dog in your life will become an even greater privilege and joy than it is now.
PART ONE
CREATING OPTIMUM NUTRITION FOR YOUR DOG
1

Feeding Your Dog for Naturally Great Health
Y ou are what you eat. It s a common saying that few people take seriously, and yet good nutrition is the foundation for good health. If your dog doesn t have a soft, shiny, and clean coat,; eyes that are bright, clear, and alert; clean teeth; pink gums; and a lean, muscular body, then she is not in good health. The good news is that you can restore and maintain your dog s health through proper nutrition.
Most commercial dog food is low in nutrients and high in additives and preservatives. Dog food companies are not required to make human-grade dog food, meaning it is not fit for human consumption; and yet, with a few exceptions, your dog s body functions similarly to yours and has similar nutritional requirements for optimal health.
A dog isn t conditioned to complain about her aches and pains as we are, and she will instinctively hide physical problems, because in any pack of animals the predators look for the weakest members. That is why it is important to do a quick, head-to-tail health check of your dog each month. Start with the head and look for clean teeth and ears, dark pink gums, and bright clear eyes. Work your way back, looking for any signs of weight gain or loss, a soft, shiny, clean, mat-free coat and a clean underbelly free of fleas and flea dirt. As you re going over your dog s coat, take note of how it smells. Unless she has recently rolled in something potent, it should not have any odor. That doggy smell is a sure sign of ill health. Last, and the least desirable, check your dog s rear end to be sure it is clean, with no sign of worms.
If your dog doesn t pass the health check, a simple change in diet could bring her back to optimal health. If your dog shows any signs of ill health, including subtle changes such as a dull, dirty coat, it is a good idea to first bring her to your veterinarian for a thorough health check. In this chapter, you will learn what to look for in a commercial dog food and what to avoid. I will take the mystery and labor out of home-cooked meals and help you integrate fresh foods into your dog s diet. In later chapters, I will also give you feeding guidelines for special needs, such as obesity, recovering from illness, and pregnant and nursing dogs.
If you are not feeding your dog all-natural, human-grade dog food and are going to change to all-natural food or home-cooked meals, make the change slowly. Time after time, I have had people tell me they tried home-cooked meals or that all-natural stuff and it made their dogs terribly s