| The Basics | | | | is that these fatty acids act to reduce |
| A healthy diet is the foundation for your Labrador | | | | inflammations in the body. |
| suffering from hip dysplasia. When it comes to | | | | Most essential fatty acids can be obtained from |
| promoting your lab's health and fighting hip | | | | cold water fish oil, such as salmon and cod liver oil. |
| dysplasia a good diet plan is extremely important. | | | | Some contain a blend f omega 3 and omega 6 |
| | | | that is very hard to get just by following a well |
| Digestive Enzymes | | | | balanced diet. Most dogs do not get enough |
| Food has to be broken down before reaching the | | | | essential fatty acids in their regular diets and while |
| dog's intestines. Food particles that are too large | | | | suffering from hip dysplasia it is very important to |
| can not be absorbed into the bloodstream. Such | | | | supplement it for reduction of inflammatory |
| particles might set off the immune system and | | | | process. |
| cause inflammations, allergies and chronic | | | | Multi Vitamins |
| problems. What is needed in order to assist | | | | Many humans take a multivitamin every day to |
| breaking the food into smallest possible particles | | | | insure receiving enough of the important vitamins |
| are enzymes. Problem is that enzymes are | | | | and minerals on a regular basis. A lot of the |
| destroyed in heat and processing. A Lab that is | | | | vitamins and minerals in a dog's diet are |
| eating processed foods should receive digestive | | | | destroyed in the processing of the canned or |
| enzymes with every meal. His digestion would | | | | dried food. It is important to make note that each |
| improve and his whole health as well. A healthy | | | | time a dog food package is reopened to get |
| digestive system helps protect against the | | | | another portion out of the bag - vitamins and |
| development of allergies and other health | | | | minerals get oxygenated and destroyed. It is |
| problems. | | | | nearly impossible to know if your lab gets all the |
| The digestive system is then able to utilize the | | | | vitamins and minerals he needs. |
| nutrients in the food to the fullest and improve | | | | If you are feeding your dog fresh raw foods you |
| most diet related health problems. Hip dysplasia, | | | | would be improving the amount of vitamins and |
| while not directly related to the digestive system | | | | minerals he gets. Still modern farming provide with |
| is greatly improved by a daily intake of these | | | | foods that are lacking nutrients. This is why taking |
| enzymes since the digestive system is then able | | | | a multi vitamin everyday is a smart decision to |
| to function properly and help maintain a balanced | | | | make, for humans and dogs alike. After a couple |
| weight for the dog. A lab's weight is directly | | | | of weeks you should notice your Labradors coat |
| related to the severity of hip dysplasia, so | | | | become shinier, eyes brighter and a general sense |
| keeping your dog at a optimal weight should ease | | | | of well being. |
| the pain caused by hip dysplasia. | | | | Hip dysplasia dietary supplements |
| Essential Fatty Acids | | | | Veterinarians recommend starting to supplement |
| Essential Fatty Acids are very important in any | | | | the lab's diet with a supplement containing |
| balanced diet. Problem is the body can not | | | | glucosamine and chondroitin as well as MSM in |
| produce them on its own. Therefore we should | | | | order to assist in reducing hip dysplasia symptoms |
| be aware to eat or intake essential fatty acids | | | | and help in fighting arthritis and joint degeneration. |
| each day. The main 2 fatty acids are omega 3 | | | | Your Labrador may receive these very important |
| and omega 6, both necessary for proper | | | | elements by using herbal formulas as well as |
| formation of cell membranes and important in aid | | | | laboratory produced supplements. Antioxidants |
| of proper cardiovascular function as well as | | | | can be added to their dietary plan too. These |
| nourishment of skin and coat. The point that is | | | | would give their immune system some support in |
| relevant to Labradors suffering from hip dysplasia | | | | fighting their health condition. |