Risks of Early Neutering, CCL Ruptures, & 5 Kitchen Health Hazards
Mind-Jam Podcast: Pet Health & LongevityShow Notes
Rupture of the CCL is one of the most common reasons for hind limb lameness, pain, and subsequent arthritis in dogs. And a new study shows age of neutering is correlated to an increased incidence of ligament ruptures. We'll be discussing this study and giving you support protocols and supplements you can institute to reduce your dog’s risk.
In this Science Sunday Inside Scoop episode, we'll also be covering 5 kitchen staples that have been linked to potential health hazards, the sources and effects of microplastics in our pets' environment, and how to reduce exposure and help them detox. Plus much more! Rodney & Dr. Becker discuss the latest research on nutrition and health in this replay of their weekly Facebook Live on the Inside Scoop. Plus they answer listener questions. Original LIVE aired October 13, 2024 • To watch video podcasts LIVE plus take part with your comments & questions, subscribe at Inside Scoop. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:16 - Welcome and recent book tour 00:08:00 - Homemade Diets as a Paramount for Dogs Health 00:23:00 - Green Lipped Mussel 00:35:00 - 5 Kitchen staples linked to potential health hazards 00:46:00 - Sulforaphane 00:54:00 - Non-Stick pans PFAS toxicity 01:09:00 - Gas Stoves, Tea Kettles, Coffee Makers, Black Utensils 01:21:00 - Age of Neutering contributing to risk of CCL 02:02:00 - Differences between Pro – Pre- and Postbiotics
MENTIONED Age of neutering contributes to risk of cruciate ligament rupture in Labrador Retrievers GLM plus krill oil extracts Homemade Diet as a Paramount for Dogs’ Health: A Descriptive Analysis Kitchen Staples Linked to Health Hazards Sulforaphane Effects of Oral Hyaluronic Acid Administration in Dogs Following Tibial Tuberosity Advancement Surgery for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injury Evaluation of polysulfated glycosaminoglycan for the treatment of hip dysplasia in dogs Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Curcumin in the Inflammatory Diseases: Status, Limitations and Countermeasures Forever Dog LIFE Kitchen Merch
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