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Joint Health for Giant Breed Dogs [GIVEAWAY!]

April 12, 2016 9 Comments

When it comes to giant breed health and nutrition, there's a lot that goes into raising a happy, healthy dog. We're going from A to Z talking about giant breed specific needs! Today, it's all about improving joint health for giant breed dogs with krill oil!

Joint Health for Giant Breed Dogs

There are many factors that go into joint health for your giant breed dog. One of the most important factors in ensuring your giant breed’s joints stay healthy is their nutrition while they are growing. Since I have already touched on this topic, we’re going to talk about another important factor in joint health: omega-3s.

We use two main sources of omega-3s in the fluffies diet: salmon oil and krill oil. The krill oil is a new addition to the fluffies’ meals, and although it is similar to salmon oil, it does have some notable differences. If you’re interested in more about salmon oil in particular, you can read why I give it to Mauja and Atka here.

Fish Oil and Joint Health

Every person with a giant breed should pay attention to joint health from the day your new furry family member comes home. While joint issues are most common in senior dogs, it is extremely important to set your dog up for success from a young age. This means focusing on preventing a problem, rather than waiting to treat it. Mauja and Atka both started joint supplements at 8 weeks of age and I highly recommend that to everyone!

Growing is really hard on the joints of giant breed puppies so it’s important to help them out as much as possible. You can prevent the vast majority (or even all) of your dog’s growing pains as he goes through adolescence by taking proper care of the joints. Thankfully, the fluffies never showed any apparent joint pain as they grew and I attribute much of that to the addition of salmon oil to their high-quality, giant breed-specific, diet.

Trying Krill Oil

I’m going to be completely honest – I had no idea what krill oil was when I was first approached about trying the product. I knew it was some sort of fish oil, but why was it any different than the salmon oil we were already using?

Krill oil is derived from a tiny, shrimp-like animal, which is commonly eaten by Baleen whales, mantas, and whale sharks. In comparison to other fish oils, krill oil has up to 2.5 times more bioavailable sources of essential fatty acids, meaning that less is more. The high absorption rate is due to krill oil’s unique, naturally occurring phospholipids. Whereas other fish oils rely on free triglycerides to deliver the essential fatty acids, phospholipids delivery the omega-3s directly to your pet’s cells.

In other words, increased efficacy with a smaller amount of oil.

Another benefit of krill oil is that since krill are much lower on the food chain, they do not accumulate heavy metals, such as mercury. This means that krill oil is a pure form of oil and quality sources will be certified to contain no detectable levels of toxins or heavy metals.

Only Natural Pet Krill Oil & Cod Liver Oil Blend

The Krill Oil & Cod Liver Oil Blend from Only Natural Pet was our first experience with a fish oil other than salmon oil. Aside from the bright red color of the krill oil, which makes their food look kind of bloody (eww.), I’ve been really pleased with the product.

The best part about krill oil, in comparison to fish oil, is how much less you have to use. Even though the krill oil is more expensive, you really end up paying a similar amount for a much higher-quality product.

A few other notable benefits of the Krill Oil & Cod Liver Oil Blend:

  • High is omega-3s DHA and EPA
  • Improved cardiovascular health
  • Increased brain development
  • Promotes healthy inflammation response
  • Strengthens the immune system
  • Regularly tested and certified to contain no detectable levels of toxins or heavy metals
  • In compliance with Friend of the Sea sustainability requirements

Is joint health for giant breed dogs important to you? Enter the giveaway below for the chance to try the Krill Oil & Cod Liver Oil Blend from Only Natural Pet!

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Meet the Giants: Kuvasz

November 16, 2015 11 Comments

This week on Meet the Giants we're talking about the Kuvasz!

For today’s installment of Meet the Giants, we have the Kuvasz! The Kuvasz and Great Pyrenees are both big, white, fluffy, livestock guardian dogs, but with a few key differences.

Our pals at My GBGV Life are helping us out with today’s post!

This week on Meet the Giants we're talking about the Kuvasz!

If you currently have a Kuvasz, please list their names, ages, and gender.

Katie, 13, spayed female

Are there any other names/nicknames for the Kuvasz? If yes, list here.

No

What are three words you would use to describe the breed?

Strong, independent, loyal

This week on Meet the Giants we're talking about the Kuvasz!

What is the average size of a Kuvasz?

Males 70-115 lbs, females 70-90 lbs

What are the acceptable colors of a Kuvasz?

White

What is the average lifespan?

12-14 yrs

What was the Kuvasz bred to do?

Guard livestock without human supervision. They were placed with the animals they were to guard at a young age and grew up feeling like part of the herd and would do anything to protect them.

This week on Meet the Giants we're talking about the Kuvasz!

How much exercise does the Kuvasz need?

A medium amount of exercise. They are not hyper dogs, but they need a good walk or run at least once a day to expend energy.

What are some common health problems?

Hip dysplasia, and growing too fast as puppies. It’s important to feed the right diet to keep their growth in check, and also monitor exercise until their joints are all set to prevent problems later in life.

How much grooming does the Kuvasz require?

They shed a lot all year, but twice a year with the season change they really blow their coats. The Kuvasz needs to be brushed at least once a week and when they are changing coats, every two days or so.

What do you wish people knew about the Kuvasz before bringing one home?

Socialize, socialize, socialize! These are guard dogs by nature and if you don’t socialize them properly with people, animals, new places, they will start guarding you and your home and it will become a problem. It is not a breed for the faint of heart. They are not easy to train and are challenging, but if you are up for the challenge, the Kuvasz is wonderful!

This week on Meet the Giants we're talking about the Kuvasz!

Why do you love the breed?

They are so beautiful and loving to their family. People and cars are always stopping to tell me what a beautiful dog I have. I also love the challenge they present being such independent thinkers. Nothing is easy with the breed but, I like it that way.

Anything else you want to say?

I love the Kuvasz. Katie has brought me to tears at times with her naughty, independent side, but she has been such a loving girl her whole life. I would love to have another, but frankly, the 24/7/365 shedding of white fur is just too much for me. I need a break from fur. It is a great breed of dog, but the owner needs to have control of a Kuvasz and it is not good as a first dog in most cases.

So there you have it! A little bit of info about the Kuvasz. I cannot express enough how much I love the statement about being brought to tears with their naughty, independent side, but that they are so loving. I think it perfectly sums up livestock guardian breeds 🙂

Want to see more of Katie and the rest of the pups at My GBGV Life? Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

We hope you learned something new about the Kuvasz and check back next week for another giant breed!

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