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What is colostrum?

Colostrum Colostrum is the antibody-rich fluid produced from the mother during the first day or two after birth. It contains a number of antibodies and growth factors.  Most commercial colostrum preparations come from cows. Ideally, colostrum should come from a dairy that does not use hormones, pesticides, or medications in the cows that might concentrate [...]

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Some Common Questions On Carnitine

What species of animals are being treated regularly with carnitine? Dogs are the main species treated with carnitine, although any species can be supplemented with carnitine for possible benefit. How much research has been conducted on this supplement? Carnitine is one of our better-researched supplements and has been shown to help some dogs with dilated [...]

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What Is Carnitine

Carnitine – (L-carnitine) Carnitine is an amino acid the body uses to turn fat into energy. Specifically, carnitine is required for transporting long chain fatty acids in the cells, which is essential to the conversion of fatty acids into energy for the cells, especially heart muscle cells. It is not normally considered an essential nutrient, [...]

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Change Your Thinking About These Pet Care Myths

Here are some Popular Myths about Pets 1.Feeding a pet a homemade diet, especially a raw diet, will kill your pet-this is true IF you feed bad food, an improperly balanced diet, or raw food as contaminated with deadly bacteria. However, if you feed a properly balanced diet, had supplements to the diet, and properly [...]

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