Why is a healthy immune system vital for dogs?
A healthy immune system is vital for dogs because it helps them fight off diseases, prevents allergies and ensures that they develop and grow as they should, meaning that they can live their best life.
What causes a weak immune system in dogs
There are many elements that can contribute to a weakened immune system in dogs. This could be anything from a highly processed grain diet to medication and chemical parasite control, stress and microbiome imbalance. Additionally, older dogs can also suffer from a weakened immune system as they age.
Tips for boosting your dog’s immune system naturally
Did you know that approximately 80% of a dog’s immune system is in the gut? This means that a healthy gut builds a strong immune system. What you put into the body, very much determines overall health and wellbeing. There are a number of dietary additions you can make to boost your dog’s immune system such as: supplements designed to aid digestion, probiotics, colostrum, bone broths and medicinal mushrooms, all of which can fuel a healthy gut and help to modulate a healthy immune response. By improving their gut health through the correct supplementation, you can help to build immunity in dogs.