Dog Supplements Improve Dog Health and Prevent Cancer
The high rate of canine cancer has been widely accepted as a natural and relatively unavoidable end to a dog's life. It turns out dog and human cancers are very similar, therefore dog health benefits from human research. More and more human research is being applied to theories on how dogs can avoid developing cancer. Owners who implement preventative measures may significantly reduce the odds of their dog developing cancer. Research now shows the effectiveness of nutritional supplements in combination with a healthy diet in preventing many canine chronic diseases. Research indicates as many as one-out-of-three cancer deaths both in humans and dogs could be avoided by adjusting nutrients in the diet. Dog health has much to gain by applying proven human nutrition principles to the modern dog diet.
The essential fatty acids (EFA's) have received loads of attention for their health benefits, however the combinations and types are very important to whether their effects are positive or negative. The Omega-6 fatty acid also known as linoleic acid (LA) found in corn oil, vegetable oil and grain feed red meat is believed to be a major contributor to the development of canine cancer. Too much omega-6 can lead to inflammation, creating the biological conditions conducive to developing cancer. A dog's diet high in omega 6 without the correct ratio of omega 3 fatty acids suppress cells referred to as T cells that are key in the body