A monthly column on dog nutrition, health and well-being by Jane Leon, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), distinguished graduate of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.  Dr. Jane has been a practicing vet since 1982 and a dog-lover her whole life.

Exactly what is wrong with allowing your dog to eat grass?  Sure, a lot of dogs vomit up the just-eaten grass, but as long as they do this outside the house, the grass simply returns to nature and all is well.  Or is it?  Not so, says Dr. Jane Leon.  Grass harbors a host of parasites, that can infect dogs who eat grass.  And lawns are commonly treated with insecticides, herbicides, and fertilizers that can gravely damage your pet's nervous system.  One of the great benefits of Dog-Wa is that it replaces or diminishes the need of many dogs to eat grass. 

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You’ve seen the results of oxidation when your car rusts or a cut-up apple turns brown.  For your pet the results may include damaged cells and DNA, organ problems, cancer, and mental degeneration. So it's logical to supplement your dog's diet with antioxidants.  Since no one is sure how many supplements dogs should receive, it makes sense to give them antioxidants the way nature intended, in foods.  The cold-pressed herbs in Dog-Wa are a wonderful source of antioxidants, says Dr. Jane Leon, DVM.

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Osteoarthritis is a chronic, degenerative malady that involves the breakdown of your dog's cartilage and its underlying bone.  The result is joint pain and loss of mobility.  Veterinarians commonly use several approaches to arthritis therapy, including the use of vitamin C.  Vitamin C is instrumental in the develpment and maintenance of your pet's strong bones and healthy joints.  One way to make sure you dog receives adequate vitamin C is to offer Dog-Wa on a daily basis.

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Dr. Jane writes that bad breath in dogs can be a sign of problems as serious as gum, mouth, or body disease.  If your vet has ruled out any of those problems, but you still wish that your dog would take a breath mint before kissing you, then consider this advice.

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Dr. Jane explains the history and function of food preservation techniques, and offers her view of their safety for your pet. The micronutrients from the cold-pressed, fresh herbs are still present for three months after you open a bottle of Dog-Wa and store it in your refrigerator.

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Dog-Wa contains parsley and peppermint, two herbs that have been shown to aid digestion. Literature tracing back centuries points to parsley as a food that promotes digestion, increases stomach secretions, decreases bloating, and reduces flatus. Sweet-smelling peppermint freshens the breath and soothes the stomach. Together, they help your dog digest food, feel less bloated, and pass less gas.  Your dog gets the benefits of all these nutrients without consuming the indigestible parts of the green plants.

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For maximum benefits, our pets need to be able to properly digest the foods they eat. Proper digestion requires a perfectly adjusted environment. We do this by giving our pets the tools to properly digest their food. That's why your dog's diet should contain natural ingredients which are sources of readily available nutrients and digestive aids. One source of these natural ingredients, often overlooked for our pets, is herbs.

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We all agree that dogs enjoy eating meat. However, dogs cannot survive on a pure meat diet and need access to other types of whole foods to remain healthy and fit. So what do you do?  How do you supply the micronutrients found in green plants that your dogs crave and need?  As a small animal veterinarian, I am asked questions like these all the time. That is why I was so impressed when Dog-Wa was submitted to me for a professional review, writes Dr. Jane Leon.

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