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The Chicken Digestive System and Immune System: An Important Partnership
Overview of Immune System As humans, we rely on our immune systems every day to protect us from viruses, bacteria, toxins, and fungi. When this network of organs, cells, and proteins defeats a threat to our body, it makes a record of how to defend against the invader. The next time the body is faced with this particular attacker, the immune system can defeat it swiftly and efficiently. The chicken’s immune system functions in a similar way. It is also complex. Its main defenses are lymphoid organs, which produce, store, and carry cells that fight infection. The primary lymphoid organs...
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TruMune™ Power: The Digestive Health Benefits of Postbiotics in Pet Food
Discover how TruMune Power harnesses the benefits of postbiotics for pet digestive health. What Are Postbiotics and Why Are They Important? Postbiotics are the metabolites produced by probiotic bacteria; Fermented foods like yogurt and sauerkraut can contain postbiotics. Unlike probiotics, which are live bacteria, postbiotics are non-living compounds. They include short-chain fatty acids, microbial cell fragments, and functional proteins. Postbiotics are essential for the overall health of the gut microbiome, which is crucial for optimal digestive health. They provide health benefits, support the immune system, and help promote nutrient absorption. How TruMune Power Supports Digestive Health in Pets TruMune Power...
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Shedding Season Solutions: Managing Pet Hair at Home
As the weather warms up, many pets begin to shed their winter coats—and that means extra hair around your home. Here are a few easy ways to manage shedding and keep your space (and your pet) comfortable: 1. Regular Brushing: Daily or weekly brushing helps remove loose fur and reduces the amount that ends up on your floors and furniture. Use the right brush for your pet’s coat type to get the best results. 2. Diet Matters: A healthy diet supports skin and coat health. Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids can reduce excessive shedding and promote a shiny coat. 3....
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Hydration In Horses: Drink Up! Keeping Your Horse Well Hydrated
Many regions of the country have been experiencing high heat and humidity this summer, so naturally, the concern of proper hydration comes to mind. Reduced water consumption in horses may impair performance and increase the risk of impaction colic. Additionally, horses may sweat more profusely, resulting in faster dehydration. So what’s a horse owner to do? How Much Water Should Your Horse Consume? The first key element is to make certain that horses have ready access to clean, palatable, cool water at all times or at very frequent intervals. Horses will normally consume about 1 gallon of water per 100...
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Summer Heat For Pets
School’s Out for Summer! No homework, no books, no responsibility; just summertime fun. But this also marks the beginning of the summer season of heat and humidity; a time when we need to be more cognizant of how summer temperatures can affect our pets. Unlike people, dogs and cats do not have sweat glands in their skin and therefore cannot cool by perspiration and evaporation. Panting is their only way for cooling off. As temperatures and humidity rise, this method becomes less efficient. Dogs and cats have a baseline body temperature of 100 to 102 degrees, and their organs begin...