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Introducing our Monday Morning Nutrition

No Borders Animal Rescue Society (NOBARS) is pleased to present our new series on pet nutrition. We are also pleased to announce Frances Parker, Centralized Adoption Facilitator And Karen Evans, Centralized Foster Facilitator.

Frances and Karen work hand in hand to coordinate adoptions and fosters (when needed) for all areas of Canada. We are very fortunate to have Frances and Karen as part of our team. Both Frances and Karen come with many years of nutrition expertise. This series, we anticipate, will be posted weekly as our Good Monday Morning Nutrition.

Our first Good Monday Morning Nutrition is Bone Broth. Bone Broth for Dogs is the Superfood You Need to Know About. So what is bone broth?  An easy way to provide nourishment, support the healing process and give an extra boost during strenuous activities.

Bone broth is considered a superfood! Regardless of nutrition value, bone broth for dogs is a tasty addition to their diet.
According to veterinary nutrition experts, bone broth for dogs can be important during hospice care, relief for ailing dogs, and it is known to help GI upset, finicky eating, liver detox, and improve joint, skin and coat health. Bone broth also provides healthy hydration for pets on an exclusively dry kibble diet. The founder of the Smiling Blue Skies Cancer Fund, Audi Donamor, is an advocate for bone broths for dogs. She states, “they’re an easy way to provide him with quick nourishment, support the healing process, and give him an extra boost during strenuous activities.”

What is Bone Broth?
Bone broth is derived from the parts of an animal that can’t be eaten, such as the bones, skin, tendons, ligaments, marrow, and feet. All of these are simmered to create this broth.
You can use bone broth as a supplement for home-cooked meals, as a snack, or simply add to kibble. But never Give the cooked bones… these must be discarded once all the nutrition is extracted.

Collagen
When you boil down the bones, it causes collagen to be released, which, when simmered, forms gelatin. Collagen is an important protein and the main component of tissues such as cartilage, ligaments, tendons, bone, skin, organs.

Liver health
According to Dogs Naturally, the liver’s capacity to detoxify is limited by the availability of the amino acid glycine. And bone broth has a ton of glycine!

Joint health
Collagens are a large family of biomolecules, which include the glycosaminoglycans—great for joints! Drinking collagen doesn’t directly lead to building bone or joint tissue, however; the collagen in bone broth will be broken down into amino acids and used to build tissue where the body needs it.

Bone broth is also excellent for sick or anorexic dogs and provides great hydration. Dr. Cate, the author of Deep Nutrition, adds that “bone broth also helps get the GI tract working again after an illness.”

How to Make Bone Broth
Ingredient choices are nearly endless when it comes to making a good bone broth for dogs. If you are interested in expanding your repertoire of bone broth treats for your dog, there is a wide variety of easy to make recipes available. Fear not because you can’t mess this up!

As Dr. Becker mentions in her video, bone broth alone is not a complete and balanced diet for your dog. Be sure it’s being used as a supplement, and NEVER feed your dog cooked bones, as these can be a choking hazard. Also, avoid adding salt completely. Watch how easy it is to make a simple bone broth…. Dr. Becker video below

Newsletter Vol. 1

 

 

Newsletter Volume 1

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Monday Morning Nutrition

Introducing our Monday Morning Nutrition

No Borders Animal Rescue Society (NOBARS) is pleased to present our new series on pet nutrition. We are also pleased to announce Frances Parker, Centralized Adoption Facilitator And Karen Evans, Centralized Foster Facilitator.

Frances and Karen work hand in hand to coordinate adoptions and fosters (when needed) for all areas of Canada. We are very fortunate to have Frances and Karen as part of our team. Both Frances and Karen come with many years of nutrition expertise. This series, we anticipate, will be posted weekly as our Good Monday Morning Nutrition.

Our first Good Monday Morning Nutrition is Bone Broth. Bone Broth for Dogs is the Superfood You Need to Know About. So what is bone broth?  An easy way to provide nourishment, support the healing process and give an extra boost during strenuous activities.

Bone broth is considered a superfood! Regardless of nutrition value, bone broth for dogs is a tasty addition to their diet.
According to veterinary nutrition experts, bone broth for dogs can be important during hospice care, relief for ailing dogs, and it is known to help GI upset, finicky eating, liver detox, and improve joint, skin and coat health. Bone broth also provides healthy hydration for pets on an exclusively dry kibble diet. The founder of the Smiling Blue Skies Cancer Fund, Audi Donamor, is an advocate for bone broths for dogs. She states, “they’re an easy way to provide him with quick nourishment, support the healing process, and give him an extra boost during strenuous activities.”

What is Bone Broth?
Bone broth is derived from the parts of an animal that can’t be eaten, such as the bones, skin, tendons, ligaments, marrow, and feet. All of these are simmered to create this broth.
You can use bone broth as a supplement for home-cooked meals, as a snack, or simply add to kibble. But never Give the cooked bones… these must be discarded once all the nutrition is extracted.

Collagen
When you boil down the bones, it causes collagen to be released, which, when simmered, forms gelatin. Collagen is an important protein and the main component of tissues such as cartilage, ligaments, tendons, bone, skin, organs.

Liver health
According to Dogs Naturally, the liver’s capacity to detoxify is limited by the availability of the amino acid glycine. And bone broth has a ton of glycine!

Joint health
Collagens are a large family of biomolecules, which include the glycosaminoglycans—great for joints! Drinking collagen doesn’t directly lead to building bone or joint tissue, however; the collagen in bone broth will be broken down into amino acids and used to build tissue where the body needs it.

Bone broth is also excellent for sick or anorexic dogs and provides great hydration. Dr. Cate, the author of Deep Nutrition, adds that “bone broth also helps get the GI tract working again after an illness.”

How to Make Bone Broth
Ingredient choices are nearly endless when it comes to making a good bone broth for dogs. If you are interested in expanding your repertoire of bone broth treats for your dog, there is a wide variety of easy to make recipes available. Fear not because you can’t mess this up!

As Dr. Becker mentions in her video, bone broth alone is not a complete and balanced diet for your dog. Be sure it’s being used as a supplement, and NEVER feed your dog cooked bones, as these can be a choking hazard. Also, avoid adding salt completely. Watch how easy it is to make a simple bone broth…. Dr. Becker video below

7 Tips for Fear-Free Dog Nail Trims

 

7 Tips for Fear-Free Dog Nail Trims

Dog nail trims are one of the most frequently requested procedures veterinarians are asked to do. Why? Many pet owners know that proper nail care is important, but it can also be fear-inducing for the dog and for the human who is holding the clippers. Can you relate? The last thing you want to do is cause your best furry friend pain. Or maybe your dog has had a nail trimming experience that went awry and it’s holding you back from tackling the nail trim. Or may you’re not quite sure how to start.

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The First 30 Days

 

 

The First 30 Days

The first few days in your home are special and critical for a pet. Your new dog will be confused about where he is and what to expect from you. Setting up some clear structure with your family for your dog will be paramount in making as smooth a transition as possible.

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Introducing our Monday Morning Nutrition

No Borders Animal Rescue Society (NOBARS) is pleased to present our new series on pet nutrition. We are also pleased to announce Frances Parker, Centralized Adoption Facilitator And Karen Evans, Centralized Foster Facilitator.

Frances and Karen work hand in hand to coordinate adoptions and fosters (when needed) for all areas of Canada. We are very fortunate to have Frances and Karen as part of our team. Both Frances and Karen come with many years of nutrition expertise. This series, we anticipate, will be posted weekly as our Good Monday Morning Nutrition.

Our first Good Monday Morning Nutrition is Bone Broth. Bone Broth for Dogs is the Superfood You Need to Know About. So what is bone broth?  An easy way to provide nourishment, support the healing process and give an extra boost during strenuous activities.

Bone broth is considered a superfood! Regardless of nutrition value, bone broth for dogs is a tasty addition to their diet.
According to veterinary nutrition experts, bone broth for dogs can be important during hospice care, relief for ailing dogs, and it is known to help GI upset, finicky eating, liver detox, and improve joint, skin and coat health. Bone broth also provides healthy hydration for pets on an exclusively dry kibble diet. The founder of the Smiling Blue Skies Cancer Fund, Audi Donamor, is an advocate for bone broths for dogs. She states, “they’re an easy way to provide him with quick nourishment, support the healing process, and give him an extra boost during strenuous activities.”

What is Bone Broth?
Bone broth is derived from the parts of an animal that can’t be eaten, such as the bones, skin, tendons, ligaments, marrow, and feet. All of these are simmered to create this broth.
You can use bone broth as a supplement for home-cooked meals, as a snack, or simply add to kibble. But never Give the cooked bones… these must be discarded once all the nutrition is extracted.

Collagen
When you boil down the bones, it causes collagen to be released, which, when simmered, forms gelatin. Collagen is an important protein and the main component of tissues such as cartilage, ligaments, tendons, bone, skin, organs.

Liver health
According to Dogs Naturally, the liver’s capacity to detoxify is limited by the availability of the amino acid glycine. And bone broth has a ton of glycine!

Joint health
Collagens are a large family of biomolecules, which include the glycosaminoglycans—great for joints! Drinking collagen doesn’t directly lead to building bone or joint tissue, however; the collagen in bone broth will be broken down into amino acids and used to build tissue where the body needs it.

Bone broth is also excellent for sick or anorexic dogs and provides great hydration. Dr. Cate, the author of Deep Nutrition, adds that “bone broth also helps get the GI tract working again after an illness.”

How to Make Bone Broth
Ingredient choices are nearly endless when it comes to making a good bone broth for dogs. If you are interested in expanding your repertoire of bone broth treats for your dog, there is a wide variety of easy to make recipes available. Fear not because you can’t mess this up!

As Dr. Becker mentions in her video, bone broth alone is not a complete and balanced diet for your dog. Be sure it’s being used as a supplement, and NEVER feed your dog cooked bones, as these can be a choking hazard. Also, avoid adding salt completely. Watch how easy it is to make a simple bone broth…. Dr. Becker video below