Dog Instincts Drive Their Behavior

Survival Instincts Anyone who has spent much time with dogs knows they do some strange things. Every dog has his own personality, but there are some behaviors they all have in common. Have you ever wondered why your dog circles round and round before he lays down? Perhaps you have puzzled over why a dog … Read more

Why Selenium Benefits Your Dog

Taking a daily multivitamin is an important part of your routine, but did you realize that your dog may need a supplement too? Like humans, dogs require certain vitamins and minerals to maintain optimal health. One of these nutrients, selenium, is particularly beneficial for your dog’s cellular metabolism. Benefits of Selenium for Dogs This key … Read more

People Sweat to Keep Cool – Dogs Pant

Humans vs. Dogs Go out on a hot summer day and there is a good chance you will start to sweat. That is how your body cools itself and maintains a constant temperature. Like people, dogs have two types of sweat glands. Yet, dogs do not sweat to regulate their body temperature, they pant. Sweat Glands … Read more

How Does Zinc Benefit My Dog?

Today’s healthy dog requires many of the same essential minerals as a human, but in canine-friendly doses. That’s where having the right supplement comes into play for dogs. One of the trickiest essential minerals to get right is zinc. This is an extremely important element in many biological functions. However, if dogs get too little … Read more

Amino Acids and Their Role in Pet Health

Why Amino Acids? Amino acids play an essential role in overall pet health. They aid in building new muscle, bone and tendons. They are used in every part of the body; ranging from the proteins in muscles to the antibodies that support a healthy immune system. They assist in the breakdown of foods into easily absorbed … Read more

Yawns Are Contagious, Even For Dogs!

Dog Yawns Dogs communicate in many different ways. They tell you a lot with their body language and can speak volumes with a bark, whimper, whine, or growl. Their yawns also tell stories. A yawn may be one of the first messages a dog sends. Most one-day-old puppies will yawn when picked up. We don’t … Read more

Benefits of L-Methionine for Dogs

L-Methionine is known for its ability to help prevent and reduce symptoms associated with certain types of urinary issues in dogs. It also provides a variety of other health benefits for our furry companions. L-Methionine is an amino acid, which are the building blocks of proteins. Unlike many other amino acids, your pet’s body cannot … Read more

How to Keep Fido Safe During the 4th Of July: Part 1

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NuVet Labs is happy to re-post this article to remind puppy parents how to keep Fido safe this 4th of July. It’s the 4th of July holiday  – friends, family and festivities are on their way. Fireworks, swimming pools and tasty food hot off the grill are probably in the forefront of most minds during this fun … Read more

How Does Papain Benefit your Dog?

Proper nutrition is at the heart of pet health, but how does papain fit into that plan? Papain, or papaya proteinase I, is a natural enzyme found in the papaya. Enzymes work to speed up chemical reactions in ways that help your pet down that path to perfect health. Most of the problems humans face, … Read more