how is cinnamon healthy for dogs?
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Cinnamon has been shown to help lower blood pressure, blood sugar levels and cholesterol. Some studies show it to be good for the skin.
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I don't really know "how" it can be healthy for dogs; all I know is that everything I've read says it IS! I would imagine that would be in moderation and cooked in something. Ask your veterinarian to be sure.
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Cinnamon is non-toxic to dogs, cats and horses, according to the ASPCA. Cinnamon isn't toxic for dogs, but nutmeg can be, if consumed in large amounts," says Dr. Ashley Hughes, DVM, at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC. It causes hallucinations and high heart rate in your pooch. Interestingly enough, it can have the same impact on people! My sister and I have stopped giving her dog peanut butter treats. We go for cheese/bacon flavor, but only dog (not human) food/snacks. Hope this helps.
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Cinnamon is ground tree bark, the carbohydrates are likely comparable to dried and ground fibrous vegetables such as rosemary or ginger). In a quick google search I found that one teaspoon is 19 calories, 6g carbohydrates, and .2g of sugars.
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~I know its good for skin and coat in general. Essential Fatty Oils will over some months bring health to the skin. So your dog should feel more comfortable with less dry skin, and healthier coat. This is a good product, very large amount & will last a long time. Its important for dogs, cats, and humans to have Essential Fatty Oils in their diet anyway. XO I also give my dog Coconut Oil (extra virgin)... I give my dog coconut oil, a spoonful daily on food, and I also rub it on her skin. If your dog as problem areas of skin, or dry areas, or rashes, the coconut oil will soothe it. Very healthy for them to take BOTH these oils daily. I give them to my cats too !
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In large enough amounts, any of the allium family (onion/garlic/chive/shallot) can be dangerously and even fatally toxic to dogs. In effect, allium causes the destruction of red blood cells. Japanese breeds of dogs (and cats) are more susceptible. Small amounts used as seasoning (such as in this treat) typically do not cause the extreme reaction in dogs, so many do not consider it harmful in these low amounts. However, the small amounts are likely destroying a small amount of red blood cells - just not enough to cause a severe toxic reaction - so others would prefer to avoid giving it to their pets. The best educated answer I can find on this, with a clear explanation and stated amounts for toxicity, is here - #5 on the page: http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/toxicology/a/Top-8-Pet-Picnic-Poisons.htm
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I did not find Ceylon on the bottle, only that it is certified natural organic cinnamon. It is really good and keeps my type 2 diabetes under control.
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Surely the hugs and kisses supplement is a good source of fish oil. Really helps dogs coat be soo shiny.
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Perhaps changing the dogs diet to a healthier non-commercial dog food will help. Most commercial dog foods are actually unhealthy, not organic and filled with toxins, and GMOs.
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Yes. Cassia cinnamon has been shown to have high levels of coumarin (a blood thinner). The best, most effective, safest form is Ceylon cinnamon, sometimes referred to as "true cinnamon". Cassia is cheaper, therefore seen most often in supplements.
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Yes, each tablet has 34 mg of vitamin C. There is 210 mg of cranberry extract (Vaccinium macrocarpon), and from what I understand, there is a bit of vitamin C in that as well. Since my dog is quite small (10 Lbs.) I give him 1/4 tablet 2x a day. So far we haven't had to go back to the dreaded urinary health food, though I continue to keep an eye on him.
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The combination of cinnamon & chromium is supposed to help regulate sugars in the body thereby helping people that are diabetic. It has helped my husband quite a bit.
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I'm sorry to say I found no information on this from the company, and their email link does not seem to be valid. The jar only states cinnamon.
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I am a vet student and I actually learned in conical pathology that garlic can be toxic to dogs. It can cause changes in their red blood cells along with other side effects
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It's easy to add vitamin c to your dog's diet! My dogs love mini peppers (orange, yellow, and red bell peppers in bags in the produce section at the supermarket), which are incredibly high in vitamin c and are really delicious, too. They enjoy them as treats, or on top of their food. I just wash them, and cut them into fourths after removing the stem, and they devour them. Give that a try, as using whole foods as nutritional support is often better than something in a pill, as other micronutrients are provided, and the body often digests the food better than the pills. Hope that helps.
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I personally rotate proteins for my mutts. Not only for variety, but their health as well. My vet and local pet shops have suggested this to me in the past.
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It doesn't say on the bottle but I have red the ingredients I see no animal products add. It does say gelatin but doesn't say what that is made of. Cinnamon is cinnamon cassia bark. Hope this helps.
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On Petsmart is says "Ingredients: Water, Lemon Grass Oil, Cinnamon Oil and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate"
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Nutmeg is not as toxic as you've led yourself to believe. See: http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/pet-safety-tips/nutmeg-cinnamon-toxicity/