Daily Longevity Tip: Avoid These Ingredients In Your Dog's Food

Tip Summary: Numerous foods and supplements include harmful ingredients to our dogs. Watch for these ingredients and avoid them if possible.

Hey Dog Longevity friends! To maintain optimal health for humans, it’s important that we avoid toxins and harmful ingredients. The same applies for our dogs, and can drastically help improve their life and health spans. Today, let's focus on ensuring the healthiest diet for our dogs by avoiding the most harmful ingredients in their food. Here's a breakdown of harmful ingredients, and takeaways for dog parents:

• Corn/Wheat: Quickly turns into sugar, potentially leading to obesity and diabetes. Common in many commercial dog foods.

• Wheat: A top allergen, can cause skin and digestive issues. Often found in dog biscuits and cheaper foods.

• Soy: Disrupts hormonal balance, potentially causing endocrine disorders. Used as a protein substitute in some dog foods.

• Melamine: A toxic plastic component, implicated in pet food recalls. Can sneak into low-quality imports.

• Food Dyes/Corn Syrup: No nutritional value; can cause allergic reactions and behavior issues. Used for aesthetic appeal in some dog treats.

• MSG: Enhances flavor without providing nutrition, potentially harmful in large quantities. Sometimes hidden in ingredient lists.

• Sodium Hexametaphosphate: Possible side effects; used in dental treats for tartar control.

• Propylene Glycol: An artificial additive, can cause skin and coat problems. Used to retain moisture in semi-moist kibble.

• Carrageenan: Linked to inflammation and digestive issues; a thickener in wet foods.

• BHA/BHT and Ethoxyquin: Artificial preservatives, potential carcinogens. Common in many commercial dog foods.

Key Takeaways for Dog Parents:

• Read labels carefully and choose dog foods that prioritize natural, whole ingredients.

• Consider consulting a veterinary nutritionist for tailored dietary advice.

• Remember, high-quality dog food might cost more upfront but can save on vet bills in the long run.

Source: LolaHemp

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Dog Longevity Company Weekly Update

Background: We want our dogs to live as long as possible, so we’ve been building a company focused exclusively on providing longevity solutions, guided by the latest science. We started a few months ago, and all updates have been posted inside the Facebook community. We’re starting with a longevity supplement that includes NMN, a compound that is proven to extend lifespan in mice by up to 29%. We want that for our dogs. Here’s our progress for the week:

1. First Batch Order Placed: We’ve been working with multiple manufacturers over the past few months to produce the boxes, containers, and premium supplements. After much anticipation and testing, we’ve finally ordered the first run. It’s exciting, nerve-inducing, and relieving all at the same time, but it’s ultimately just nice to know that we’ve taken the first major step to bringing a company to life, whose singular mission is to serve the mission of Dog Longevity.

2. Giveaway Campaign: Before we launch, we want to do a giveaway campaign to spread the word about the company, Naturally Royal. We spent this week setting up the basic functionality, but it will take a few more weeks before it’s ready. We’ll be giving away t-shirts, totes, gift certificates, discounts, and Longevity & Vitality supplements. Here’s a preview of how it looks: