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The
community of bacteria in the intestinal system
protects its host from invading unhealthy
microorganisms in an effort called “colonization
resistance”. This resistance appears effective
at supporting intestinal health. Clinical trials
on humans show very clearly that probiotics are
useful in supporting a healthy digestive system.
A recent study on the common cold found that use
of probiotics helped decrease not only the
period, but also the severity of associated
symptoms.
When incorporating probiotics
in food, there are two areas overlooked by some
manufacturers: (1) using a wide spectrum of
different types of probiotics, and (2)
protecting the probiotics from heat during the
cooking process. Under the direction of Dr. Jane
Bicks, HealthyPetNet paid particular attention
to these important criteria when developing
Life’s Abundance Food for Dogs and Cats.
HealthyPetNet’s exclusive formula contains five
types of probiotics, all of which are guaranteed
to be viable after cooking – and after your
companion animal eats Life’s Abundance. These
natural bacterial cultures help your pet’s
digestive system work at peak efficiency,
allowing her or him to get even more nutrition
from our wholesome food. The probiotics in
Life’s Abundance helps to ensure a healthy
intestinal flora, which supports:
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Production of food for healthy enterocytes
(specialized cells lining the GI tract)
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Increased nutrient absorption
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GALT, which communicates with systemic
immune systems
And to protect these beneficial bacteria,
HealthyPetNet micro-encapsulates the probiotics
prior to cooking the food. This process ensures
that the probiotics will survive, and thus will
be able to establish and maintain healthy
digestive system cultures.
HealthyPetNet
understands that a healthy GI tract is important
for a strong defense system. That’s why they’ve
also included an ample supply of all-natural
fiber and beet pulp, which are also important
for maintaining and supporting digestive tract
health. And, of course, Life’s Abundance
contains a wealth of nutrients, vitamins and
antioxidants to keep your companion’s body as
healthy as possible.
Life’s Abundance Food for
Dogs and
Cats is truly a
high-quality food with all the trimmings!
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October 6th, the Pets Evacuation and Transportation
Standards (PETS) Act was signed into law. The
legislation requires state and local emergency
preparedness authorities to make plans to
accommodate companion and service animals in the
event of natural disasters. If these organizations
do not submit these plans, they will forfeit funding
by FEMA. Additionally, the legislation allocates
additional federal funds to pet-friendly emergency
shelters.
The PETS Act was introduced into the House last year
in response to public outcry when Hurricane Katrina
evacuees were forced to abandon their companion
animals in order to be rescued, and the resulting
suffering of the animals left behind. Proponents and
supporters believe that the provisions for adequate
disaster planning outlined in the PETS Act will help
to prevent such a debacle from occurring in future
evacuations.
 aving
companion animals in the home may actually help to
reduce allergies, according to new research. The
nine-year study, published in the Journal of
Allergy and Clinical Immunology, investigated
the respiratory health of nearly ten thousand adults
in relation to their lifelong history of having
companion animals in their homes. Previous studies
have indicated that exposure to cats and dogs in
early childhood may make one less likely to develop
asthma and allergies later in life. This study added
to this evidence, noting that pet owners had
significantly lower incidences of allergies – by
over 30% – than those who had no pet. |
