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12 Things To Sneak Into Your Dog’s Food To Boost Their Health

| Published on August 14, 2020

#7 – Peppermint

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Peppermint is a great choice for someone looking to freshen their dog’s breath, as adding it to their food will do the trick! But there are more benefits than nicer smelling breath. Peppermint soothes upset stomachs and reduces gas and nausea.

#8 – Plain Yogurt

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Giving plain, unsweetened yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and probiotics for dogs. If the yogurt has no sugar additives, it’s perfectly healthy to give to our canine companions so they can reap the many gastrointestinal health benefits. If your dog is lactose intolerant, feeding live, active cultures is just as healthy!

#9 – Vitamin C

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Vitamin C is actually naturally produced by our dogs, so supplementation is often unnecessary. That said, certain medical conditions can benefit from vitamin C added into your dog’s meals, including kennel cough, glaucoma and other infections.

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