{"id":3726,"date":"2017-12-26T09:00:45","date_gmt":"2017-12-26T17:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/?p=3726"},"modified":"2020-06-24T16:41:07","modified_gmt":"2020-06-24T23:41:07","slug":"10-ways-to-boost-your-dogs-immune-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/dog-care\/10-ways-to-boost-your-dogs-immune-system\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to Boost Your Dog’s Immune System"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your pup\u2019s health is of the upmost importance so figuring out how to give their immune system a boost can be highly beneficial! A healthy dog is happier and can save you money on vet bills. It\u2019s a win-win!<\/p>\n

To ensure that their health stays in top shape, here is a list of 6 ways to boost their immune system!<\/p>\n

1. Vitamin E and Vitamin C<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vitamins E and C<\/a> are important for humans and dogs alike! Vitamin E can improve eye, skin, and muscle health, and vitamin c is beneficial for dog\u2019s suffering from kennel cough, glaucoma, and other infections.<\/p>\n

2. Pumpkin<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pumpkin<\/a> is high in fiber and safe for your pup to eat! If you opt to feed them canned pumpkin, be sure to feed them a brand that is plain and unsweetened.<\/p>\n

3. Coconut Oil<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coconut oil<\/a> has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and antiviral properties, which are beneficial for your pup\u2019s overall health. It has been shown to help control and prevent diabetes, as well as help aid in digestion.<\/p>\n

4. Biotin<\/strong><\/p>\n

Biotin<\/a> helps ensure that your pup\u2019s skin and fur are healthy. It has a bitter taste, so opening a capsule and sprinkling it on your pup\u2019s food is usually recommended.<\/p>\n

5. Rosemary<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rosemary<\/a> is high in vitamin B6, calcium, iron, and is a strong antioxidant. You can choose to put rosemary in your pup\u2019s food, which would add some flavor to their meals! Or, you could buy rosemary supplements.<\/p>\n

6. Exercise\"Immune<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dogs are naturally active. Ensuring that your pup follows an exercise routine<\/a> that caters to his or her age, breed, and general health, is one of the simplest ways to guarantee that their immune systems will stay strong and healthy!<\/p>\n

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Glucosamine<\/a> is highly beneficial for your pup’s joint health! It has an anti-inflammatory effect, which helps reduce pain in your pup’s joints. It is naturally occurring in dogs’ bodies, but the production of it slows as they age, which makes glucosamine extra beneficial for older pups.<\/p>\n

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Maintaining a healthy weight<\/a> for your pup is crucial for their health! It has been shown that dogs who store excess body fat will usually have compromised immune systems, so keeping them at a healthy weight is important for their overall well-being!<\/p>\n

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Giving your pup a fish oil<\/a> supplement can help your dog\u2019s health too! Fish oil promotes a shiny, healthy coat, and reduces shedding. It also helps with inflammation of the heart, kidneys, skin, and joints.<\/p>\n

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Massaging<\/a> your pup increases their circulation, decreases their blood pressure, aids digestion, encourages deep breathing, and is a relaxing experience!<\/p>\n

Do you know any other ways to boost a dog\u2019s immune system? Comment below and let us know! <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Your pup\u2019s health is of the upmost importance so figuring out how to give their immune system a boost can be highly beneficial! A healthy dog is happier and can save you money on vet bills. It\u2019s a win-win! To ensure that their health stays in top shape, here is a list of 6 ways to boost their immune system! […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":3729,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[726],"tags":[566,593,591,592,220],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3726"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3726"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3726\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5850,"href":"https:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3726\/revisions\/5850"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3729"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3726"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3726"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sittingforacause.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3726"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}