{"id":22,"date":"2024-09-02T18:57:46","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T18:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.duuvk.com\/index.php\/2020\/07\/23\/3-natural-ways-to-boost-your-dogs-immune-system\/"},"modified":"2020-07-23T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-07-23T16:00:00","slug":"3-natural-ways-to-boost-your-dogs-immune-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duuvk.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/02\/3-natural-ways-to-boost-your-dogs-immune-system\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Natural Ways To Boost Your Dog\u2019s Immune System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your dog\u2019s health and ability to fight disease depends on his immune system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But his immune system is constantly bombarded \u2026 with vaccines, antibiotics, medication, flea and tick preventatives, the food he eats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And while many of these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">stressors can be avoided<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2026 others aren\u2019t so easy to remove from his environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Things like air pollution, or chemicals and pesticides on the surfaces he plays on \u2026 those can be especially hard to avoid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And a stressed immune system can lead to many health problems \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Allergies<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Organ disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Digestive problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Immune disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Luckily there are ways to strengthen your dog\u2019s immune system so that he can live a healthier life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Today I want to talk about 3 natural solutions that can help boost your dog\u2019s immunes system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n <!-- This site is converting visitors into subscribers and customers with OptinMonster - https:\/\/optinmonster.com --><\/p>\n<h2><b> 1. Medicinal Mushrooms<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When it comes to immunity, mushrooms are a key player.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">That\u2019s because of all their immune-boosting properties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Just look at Reishi mushrooms \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reishi mushrooms are known as t<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">he mushrooms of immortality<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. And while the idea that mushrooms can keep animals alive forever may not be believable \u2026 research showed they can <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">extend the lifespan of mice<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is because Reishi are full of helpful compounds that will help make your dog stronger \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Mucopolysaccharides<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mucopolysaccharides are complex sugars that make cells resistant to viruses and bacteria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Triterpenes<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Triterpenes help produce the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) protein. TNF helps to regulate immune cells as well as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">kill cancer cells<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Polysaccharides<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Polysaccharides activate the macrophages that detect and destroy bacteria and other harmful invaders<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How about maitake mushrooms? They\u2019re also rich in polysaccharides \u2026 especially beta-glucan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And beta-glucan is a powerful immune booster with anti-oxidative properties. That means it can <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">scavenge harmful free radicals that damage cells<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Or turkey tail mushrooms \u2026 they\u2019re FDA approved and a cancer treatment in Japan and China. They can even increase the lifespan of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">dogs with hemangiosarcoma<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And those are only some of the benefits of those three types of mushrooms. Other mushrooms \u2026 like chaga, shiitake, cordyceps, phellinus \u2013 they also contain powerful nutrients that will help \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Renew cells and improve detox to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">protect the liver<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Control blood pressure to help <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">manage diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Improve blood and oxygen supply to the heart<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Inhibit histamines that cause an allergic response<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Slow <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">aging and cognitive decline<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Increase lubrication to protect <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">joints<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scavenge free radicals<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and fight oxidative stress<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reduce inflammation for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">improved gut health<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Boost exercise performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Support kennel cough and canine flu<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fight off <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">viruses and infection<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Are a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">source of prebiotics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> which feed the good bacteria in your dog\u2019s gut<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> 8 Reasons Your Dog Needs Turkey Tail Mushrooms \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How To Give Your Dog Mushrooms<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Medicinal mushrooms are most effective for dogs who need to \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prevent and fight cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Battle infection<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scavenge free radicals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you want to give your dog whole mushrooms, you should cook them first. Mushrooms can be difficult for your dog to digest and may be toxic when raw.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You could also choose to make a broth or add mushroom powder to your dog\u2019s food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you go with a powder supplement, be sure to look for a good quality supplement \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whenever possible, buy organic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Look for a product made with the whole mushroom. Many contain only mycelium \u2026 this is only a part of the mushroom, and it\u2019s lower in beta-glucans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid mushrooms or mycelium grown on grain ( they\u2019re higher in starch)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>2. Bovine Colostrum<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Colostrum is the mother\u2019s first milk and is full of immune boosting properties. It provides newborns with nutrients but \u2026 it also helps them build a healthy immune system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And it turns out babies aren\u2019t the only ones who benefit from the first milk. It can help boost the immune system in an adult as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So why bovine colostrum?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bovine colostrum is almost identical to a dog\u2019s colostrum but \u2026 it\u2019s more concentrated with the components that make it an immune booster.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Antibodies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> fight viruses, bacteria and long-tern infections. They help complement proteins that attach to and destroy invaders. And they prevent the introduction of bacteria and viruses in the body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Growth factors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> stimulate growth and repair cells.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lactoferrin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> destroys pathogens that cause inflammation. They also act as an antiviral, antimicrobial, antifungal and antiparasitic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Methylsulfonylmethane<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 helps wounds heal, maintains cartilage, regulates pain and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">fights cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Transfer factors \u2013 molecules that transfer immunity information from one individual to the next. This results in instant resistance to some diseases.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It also contains Proline-rich polypeptides (PRP). PRP regulates the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">immune system<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your dog\u2019s immune system is underactive, that means it won\u2019t be strong enough to fight invaders. PRP will provide a boost. If it\u2019s overactive, that can lead to improper reactions like allergies. PRP will balance it out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How To Give Your Dog Bovine Colostrum<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You should consider bovine colostrum as an addition to your dog\u2019s diet if he \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Can\u2019t maintain weight<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Suffers from allergy symptoms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Is prone to viruses and infection<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Powder and capsule supplements are a convenient way to feed bovine colostrum to your dog.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s best given on an empty stomach, but you can mix it with broth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gloria Dodd DVM recommends you give colostrum daily for one month, then as needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n <!-- This site is converting visitors into subscribers and customers with OptinMonster - https:\/\/optinmonster.com --><\/p>\n<h2><b>3. Probiotics<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">80% of your dog\u2019s immune system is in his gut. So you need to keep his gut strong. It\u2019ll help him fight illness and stay healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A big player in this is probiotics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Probiotics are good bacteria that act as the front line of defense. When bad bacteria and yeast enter the lining of your dog\u2019s intestine, they cause inflammation. And that can lead to leaky gut and other problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">That\u2019s why you need to keep your dog\u2019s inflammation under control. It\u2019s critical to disease prevention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Probiotics help reduce inflammation. They create a protective layer in the gut to shield the lining from bad bacteria and yeast. And they help keep the cells that line the gut close together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But that isn\u2019t all probiotics do to help keep your dog healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Good bacteria produce digestive enzymes, B vitamins and serotonin. This helps your dog\u2019s body break down food, regulate mood and support the brain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They also create a byproduct called short chain fatty acids (SCFAs).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These SCFAs help \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Develop good bacteria<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Discourage harmful bacteria<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lower glucose levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Build T-cells which support the immune system<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prevent food allergies<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Help the body to absorb important nutrients<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>How To Give Your Dog Probiotics<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Probiotics are a great maintenance solution. They\u2019re especially effective if your dog \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Has loose stools<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Struggles with allergies<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Is prone to illness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Other times probiotics can give your dog\u2019s immune system a boost is \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After a round of antibiotics<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When he has small intestinal bowel overgrowth (SIBO)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If there\u2019s a lack of bacteria diversity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To help maintain a healthy gut flora, it\u2019s a good idea to give your dog probiotics at least a few times a week. If they\u2019re unwell, switch to daily until it clears up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fermented foods<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are a good source of natural probiotics. You can also find probiotic supplements.<br \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you give your dog probiotics, you also want to include prebiotics. Prebiotics are indigestible fibers that feed probiotics so that they can do their job.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prebiotic-rich foods include \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chlorella<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mushrooms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dandelion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Burdock root<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Apples<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These are just some of the many natural immune boosters for dogs. Take the time to find something that works for your dog and you can help him live a longer and healthier life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How To Help Your Dog Avoid 7 Common Immune Stressors \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p>,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your dog\u2019s health and ability to fight disease depends on his immune system. 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