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10 articles that will transform your dog’s health and life

10 articles that will transform your dog’s health and life

Seize the moment, do not miss the opportunity

Today’s piece contains some of the most important info from the past few months, so if you’ve missed anything this is another opportunity to keep your dog in great health.

If you have been reading my weekly news over the past few weeks, you have probably heard me say:

Whenever unsure, look at what nature does.

But, there is one more thing that I forgot to mention when aspiring to this natural wisdom. Nature is not always about “doing something”, it is also about doing “nothing.” Seasons are a good example, as we see periods of blossoming and a harvest are followed by fall’s retreat and winter’s rest.

For as long as I remember, I've felt rather conflicted about resting and doing nothing,

because I was taught that resting meant I was lazy. In fact, I don’t remember my parents, teachers, or trainers telling me that resting was okay but finally, after five decades, I am learning how to rest. This is mainly thanks to my team of awesome people who encourage me to do so.

Would you believe it?! My team is making me work less! They are amazing!

To clarify, to me resting doesn’t mean doing nothing, it is more like doing something I love, with no particular reason or purpose in mind.

Sometimes, I enjoy reflecting by going through the articles and posts I have created, and I am surprised at how much I have written about dog health and nutrition. It was me who wrote them, but it feels as if it were someone else. It almost feels like the dogs were “dictating” to me, and I just moved my fingers on the keyboard.

With that said, today I have prepared a summary of thought-provoking, health-igniting, and hopefully life-extending articles for you and mainly your dog.

I like to believe that “the universe” knows with great accuracy what we need to learn, and this might be why you are reading these lines.

This may be your moment to seize this opportunity and learn something new to keep your beloved dog(s) healthy.

But before I get into sharing the 10 articles of health transformation, I would like to share the message below because it inspired and nudged me to put this compilation together.

Isn't it lovely!? Anyhow, below are the 10 articles, and I hope they will make a difference in the life of your dog.

Seize the moment!

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10 articles to help transform your dog's health


#1
Puppy Series Parts 1, 2 and 3

The world has puppy fever! With Covid restrictions still going strong, there has never been a better time to bring home a new puppy. But with new pups come new responsibilities, and A LOT of questions!

In this three-part puppy series, you will learn a safer and healthier approach to:

PART 1: Puppy socialization and vaccines

PART 2: Feeding puppies - 15 mistakes people make

PART 3: Puppy behaviour, exercise and training


    #2
    What if this were the last time?

    It’s amazing how much difference a simple text saying, “We will miss you!” makes, especially when so many people feel alone these days. Here is a thoughtful reminder to reach out to your loved ones, give your dog a hug, and live every moment as if it were your last.

    Read more here

    About the author

    Dr. Peter Dobias, DVM is an Integrative veterinarian, nutritionist and creator of natural supplements for dogs and people. Helping you and your dog prevent disease, treat nutritional deficiencies, and enjoy happier, healthier, and longer lives together.

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