According to many health authorities, if we can somehow prevent the excessive development of free radicals, it’s likely that we could also prevent any number of medical problems**. Research journals and popular magazines alike have praised the health benefits of antioxidants for years. We now have evidence that supports the view that antioxidants are a necessary line of attack in fighting free radicals. It seems pretty clear that antioxidants are our best hope of destroying free radicals before they negatively impact your pet’s health.
As a holistic veterinarian, I have seen firsthand how antioxidants are just as beneficial to companion animals as they are to humans. That’s why so many of our recipes feature an antioxidant component. In fact, HealthyPetNet was one of the first companies to incorporate antioxidants in their pet food and treat formulas.
Antioxidants are widespread in nature and can be found in numerous vegetables, fruits, spices, nuts. Ingredients like vitamins C and E, as well as beta-carotene, are actually classified as antioxidants. The greater the variety of antioxidant sources, the better a body is equipped to fight off free radicals. That’s because different antioxidants have special affinity for different areas in the body. For example, the antioxidants from carrots cluster largely in the eyes, while those from tomatoes directly affect the heart.
In a time when many are trying to cut costs and trim budgets, I’m particularly concerned about how the economy will affect our nation’s four-footers. I’m worried that pet parents, while still recognizing the need to feed a premium diet, will go back to feeding cheap pet snacks. It bears repeating how harmful some of these inferior-quality products can potentially be. Often, what’s lurking in those brightly colored bags (featuring words like “Happy”, “Tail-wagging” or “Doggone-Good”) are more health threats than healthy treats. I can assure you that HealthyPetNet’s treats are not empty-calorie junk; each morsel is a powerhouse of nutrition.
As a caring pet parent, you should be aware of and approve of the approach behind the formulas. At HealthyPetNet, we believe that everything your pet eats should play a role in achieving the ultimate goal … helping them to live happier, longer and stronger.
We’ve all heard the common saying that a recipe simply tastes better when love is one of the “ingredients”. I’d like to think that this expression accurately reflects my commitment to providing the very best for your dogs and cats.
I put my heart and soul in every recipe, and I’ve been told that that’s especially obvious in the two tasty treats featured in this newsletter: Antioxidant Health Bars - Oatmeal & Apple Recipe and Life’s Abundance Gourmet Cat Treats for Healthy Skin and Coat. To give your sweet companion a healthy helping of natural goodness, I strongly recommend these delicious morsels, not only as sources of great nutrition, but also for their daily happiness, too.
As always, I thank you for all that you do to make the world a better place for companion animals.
Very best regards,
Dr. Jane
* For more information, see Langseth’s Oxidants, Antioxidants and Disease Prevention published in 1995.
** For supporting evidence see Toll and Jewell’s article, “Oxidative Stress and the Antioxidant Defense System: An Overview for Practicing Veterinarians”.
The Treat Worthy of a 10-Tail-wag Salute
If you haven’t yet tried the new and improved Antioxidant Health Bars - Oatmeal & Apple Recipe, your precious pup is missing out on a seriously nutritious and noshable reward.
Packed with ingredients handpicked by Dr. Jane, HealthyPetNet’s Antioxidant Health Bars have always been a fantastic way to nutritiously reward our lovable four-footers. But now, there’s even more reason to celebrate this formula for better health. In the new Oatmeal & Apple Recipe formula, our good doctor added hefty helpings of vitamin E, C and beta-carotene for a serious jolt of antioxidants to help support and maintain their immune systems.
Dogs find this new recipe utterly irresistible. These delicious snacks have the tempting taste of apples, peanut butter and honey – flavors that come from those actual ingredients, not from artificial chemicals.
Just like the previous formulation, the new Antioxidant Health Bars feature a whole host of wholesome ingredients, including oatmeal, brown rice, ground flaxseed, rolled oats, dried whole eggs, cranberries and carrots, all of which help to round out this satisfying and healthy treat for a sublime taste sensation. You might even find yourself tempted to take a bite yourself!
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