Archive for June, 2011

With the summer sun also comes heat waves and scorching temperatures. Make sure you protect your dog from the summer rays by following the tips listed below:

• Keep your dog hydrated by providing adequate amounts of water both inside and outside. If you plan on leaving your pup outside for a long period of time, make sure that in addition to water, there is also plenty of shade and ventilation, especially if you crate them outside.
• When planning your exercise or play time, opt for early morning or evening. You’ll get more out of your time spent outdoors if you avoid peak hours in the sun.
• Make sure your dog is well groomed. Brush them often to remove shed hair and keep them trimmed appropriately.
• Do not leave your dog in the car! We see reports of this every summer. Your dog is more likely to suffer from heat exhaustion in your car than anywhere else. If you know you’ll be running errands or making stops, it’s better to leave your pup at home. Depending on the temperature outside, the temperature inside a vehicle, even with the windows cracked can exceed 120 degrees in a matter of a few minutes and this can be deadly to your dog.
• Just like people, dogs need to be protected from the sun. Protect their noses and use sunscreen on other exposed skin or places with thin or light colored hair. *****Be sure to ask your vet which brand they recommend

When in doubt, the best thing you can do for your dog during summer heat is to keep him indoors until the sun starts to go down.

All Dinovite supplements are made from top quality nutrient rich ingredients and provide a healthy addition to your pet’s diet. But there are some differences to consider when making your initial choice.

Dinovite Canine powdered supplement is the original product. It’s a terrific product full of vitamins, minerals, probiotics, digestive enzymes and other delicate nutrients. Dinovite Canine powder works great when given along with a quality meat-based food, especially when combined with our LickOChops™ Essential Fatty Acid gravy treat. Dinovite powdered supplement is added to your slightly dampened dry food or mixed in with canned dog food at 1 tablespoon scoop per 10 lbs. of dog weight per day. If you have a medium or large dog, feeding him a powdered supplement may not be the easiest. A large dog (70-80 lbs.) would need 7-8 tablespoon scoops of Dinovite Canine powder per day. Dinovite Original (powdered) does not contain any animal proteins, but rather gets it’s protein ingredients from plant proteins.

Dinovite Liquid is a newer addition to the Dinovite supplement family. The liquid is a more concentrated form of the original supplement and contains some animal proteins (chicken & fish) that are great for the skin, coat and cardiovascular health of your dog. Dinovite liquid is a bit easier to give versus the powder supplement since you only give 1-2 teaspoons per cup of food per feeding, but because of the animal proteins and the somewhat fishy smell of the supplement it isn’t always the best choice for all dog owners.

Whether you opt for the Dinovite Original powder of the Dinovite Liquid, know that you are giving your dog an all natural, high quality supplement that will help ensure they are getting all the vitamins, minerals and nutrients they need to maintain a strong immune system and be a happy, healthy dog for many years to come.

This is the number one question we get asked. There can be a variety of reasons for your dog’s itchy, scratchy skin condition, from food allergy to food intolerance. Pollens, microbes, smoke, polyester fabrics and insects, can trigger reactions such as – itching, scratching, shedding, sores, scabs and bad odor. The good news is, most dogs with these skin conditions can benefit simply from eating a quality food and using Dinovite Dog Food Supplement.

The truth is most dogs develop these allergic reactions as a result of a low or weakened immune system. By giving your dog a quality dog food that’s high in proteins along with a daily dog food supplement like Dinovite, your dog will be getting all the vitamins and nutrients they need to build a strong, healthy immune system, which means they are less likely to be affected by environmental or food allergens.

Do your pup a favor before summer is in full swing and check out the ingredients in his food and begin supplementing his diet with Dinovite all natural dog food supplements today!!