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Top Supplements for Dogs and Cats

by Shawn Messonnier

The market for pet products is awash with supplements, so it’s not surprising that it can be challenging to figure out what a dog or cat really needs. The foundation of any healthcare program for dogs and cats, regardless of age and breed, is a healthy diet, well-chosen and appropriate supplements, minimal vaccines and medications, and veterinary check-ups.

Basic helpful additions to a pet diet include a vitamin-mineral product, an enzyme and probiotic combination, and a fatty acid. For older animals, a choline supplement may delay the onset of cognitive disorder. Any tweaking of diet and supplements should follow regular testing that may diagnose a disease in its early stages. Here’s an overview of the top basic supplements every dog or cat should have.

Vitamins, Minerals and Joint Support. To provide immune and antiox-

idant support, and to bolster digestion, skin and coat health and overall wellness, a basic supplement should contain vitamins and minerals as well as small amounts of glucosamine and chondroitin for joint support.

Enzymes and Probiotics. Digestive enzymes are used in supplemental form to improve or increase digestion and nutrient absorption. They can be derived from pancreatic, plant or microbial sources such as bacteria or fungi. Enzymes are important especially when the animal’s digestive processes become exhausted or inefficient, such as during periods of stress or such gastrointestinal diseases as acute gastroenteritis, pancreatitis or either liver or inflammatory bowel disease. Enzymes may also be helpful for cancer, allergies and arthritis. Probiotics are living, healthy bacteria and yeasts, many of which are a part of a dog’s or cat’s microbiome. They can assist with healing in a variety of ways, including producing healthy fatty acids; decreasing the attachment of harmful bacteria and yeasts to the intestinal walls;

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As a result, probiotics are useful for treating dogs and cats with a variety of medical problems, including leaky gut syndrome, acute non-specific gastroenteritis, antibiotic or other medication-induced diarrhea, allergies, stress, obesity, neurodegenerative disorders, high cholesterol levels, inflammatory and irritable bowel disorders, and GI and parasite infestations. Probiotics may also be helpful for middle-aged and older dogs and cats, because GI microbial diversity diminishes with aging.

Fatty Acids. A good fatty acid fish oil supplement is also important. There are many brands on the market; some offer the flexibility of being administered either as a liquid (pump) or gel capsule. Phytoplankton, which serves as a food source for fish, is the source of the active ingredients docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Fish oil tends to be derived from cold-water fish rich in EPA and DHA such as wild (not farmed) salmon, mackerel, sardines and herring.

This is beneficial for the treatment of heart disease and may reduce atherosclerosis, thrombosis (blood clots), coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, sudden cardiac death and stroke. Due to its anti-inflammatory effects, fish oil is often used for dogs and cats for the treatment of skin problems, arthritis and cancer, along with heart, inflammatory bowel, autoimmune and kidney diseases. It may reduce the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy in cancer patients, decrease cancer growth and metastasis, and reduce wasting in undernourished animals.

Choline. For dogs and cats 5 years old and up, a choline (phosphatidylcholine) supplement addresses aging changes that affect the brain and can lead to cognitive disorder. Choline is a component of several major phospholipids that are critical for normal cell membrane structure and function. The body uses it to maintain water balance; to control cell growth and gene expression; as a component of lung surfactant; and most importantly, to produce the major nerve transmitter acetylcholine. It may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by lowering homocysteine levels.

Choline is used to treat high cholesterol, improve memory and protect the liver. It may prevent fatty liver syndrome (especially in diabetics), help prevent or treat cognitive disorder and support liver function. It may reduce insulin requirements in diabetics and can reduce seizure frequency.

Supplements other than these can be used as needed, based on the results of diagnostic testing and regular veterinary health exams. Under the guidance of a holistic or integrative veterinarian, supplements can add to a dog’s or cat’s health and longevity.

Shawn Messonnier, DVM, is the author of several books on veterinary medicine.

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The Wise Woman Map of Life & Love – Thursdays, Sept 1-Nov 30. 7pm. Study with Corinna Wood from home this fall. A groundbreaking toolkit for inner growth and healing for Earth-based women. Online. 888-222-6933. CorinnaWood.com/study.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Charlevoix’s 34th Annual Little but Mighty Bridge

Walk – Gather together at 12:30pm at the Townhouse Bar, then walk to the North side of the bridge and walk the bridge after the 1pm bridge raise. Donations for the Charlevoix Food Pantry. Charlevoix.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Yoga Fundraiser and Introduction to Fall Session

– 7:30am-6:45pm. Yoga for Health Education Center for Conscious Living offering 15 1-hr classes designed to introduce people of all ages to the personal health and restorative benefits of non-competitive exercise. 14-wk fall session of classes begins Sept 7. Proceeds donated to Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council. $10/class ($15 for 2; $20 for 3). The Village Center, 1200 W 11th St, Ste 106, Traverse City. 231-922-9642. YogaForHealthTC.com. 18 yrs or older. No dance experience necessary. 7-wk session begins Sept 20 Pure Essence Wellness Center, 1240 E Eighth St, Traverse City. Register: 231-313-5577. AmiraHamzarRaks.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Author Talk by Tim Mulherin: Exploring that “Up North” State of Mind – 6pm. Based on his book, Sand, Stars, Wind, & Water: Field Notes from Up North, Tim Mulherin shares thoughts on identity, place and belonging. The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, 1490 Red Dr, Traverse City. TheBotanicGarden.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

Paddle Antrim Festival – Sept 15-17. Celebrates the amazing waterways and communities of Northern Michigan. Includes a 2-day paddle event through the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. Register by Sept 12, 10am: PaddleAntrim.com/festival.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Fall Mushroom Foray – 1-3pm. Tour the woods and fields with a naturalist to freshen up on your mushroom identification skills. On the trek you will seek, find and identify fun fall fungi. In the process, learn about the life cycles, habitats and features of these organisms. $10/person. Grass River Natural Area, 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire. GrassRiver.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Golf Fore Manna – 12-5pm. Join Manna Food Project for 18 holes of golf, lunch, prizes, auctions and dinner. The Moor Course, 250 Heather Dr, Harbor Springs. Register: 231-347-8852 or MannaFoodProject.org.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Free Goddess Workout: Beginner Belly Dance Class– 6-7pm. Calling Goddesses of all ages, sizes, shapes and ethnicities. No dance experience necessary. A 6-wk session begins Sept 16. Pure Essence Wellness Center, 1240 E Eighth St, Traverse City. Register: 231-313-5577. AmiraHamzarRaks.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

Birdwatching Hike – 8am. Join Michigan Legacy Art Park’s executive director & birding guide Angie Quinn on a birdwatching hike through the Art Park. $5, free/17 & under. Crystal Mountain, 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr, Thompsonville. CrystalMountain.com. Health & Wellness Craft & Vendor Expo – 10am-3pm. Health and wellness businesses coming together to educate you on how to live healthy lives. Free. Gaylord Eagles Aerie #1825, 515 S Wisconsin Ave, Gaylord. Tinyurl.com/3c5edypa. Community Hike & Meditation – 10:30am. Join Heather of Yen Yoga and Fitness for a mindful walk as you explore the trails and beauty of northern Michigan. Hike is under 2 miles; open to all fitness levels. Free. Ransom Lake Natural Area, Lake Ann. YenYogaFitness.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Free Beginner Burlesque Dance Class – 6-7pm. Calling goddesses of all sizes, shapes and ethnicities

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Farm to Table Dinner & Tour – 6-10pm. Enjoy a sumptuous farm-to-table dinner and tour at Castle Farms. Catered by Grey Gables Restaurant & Catering. 3-course meal will showcase meats and vegetables sourced from local farms. A chef introduction will accompany each dish. Castle Farms, 5052 M-66, Charlevoix. CastleFarms.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Nature Connection Programs for Teens – 10am3pm. Sept 21-22, Oct 16-17, Nov 20-21. Ages 12-18. Learn the knowledge of the naturalist, the skills of the survivalist and the attitude of the caretaker. $300. The Human Nature School, 143 acres in Anishinaabe territory (office at 1200 W 11th St, Ste, 115, Traverse City. 231-492-0343. Kriya@HumanNatureSchool. org. HumanNatureSchool.org. Outdoor Cooking Demonstration – 6-7:30pm. Join MSU educators, Jane Rapin and Michelle Smith, on a walk to harvest Three Sisters veggies and then watch as they prepare a delicious stew. Free. The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, 1490 Red Dr, Traverse City. Registration required: TheBotanicGarden.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

National Alpaca Farm Day – 10am-5pm. Meet more than 50 alpacas boys and girls, including babies, feed them, take selfies and shop for alpaca products in the 1,200-sq-ft store. No dogs allowed. Admission free. Cotton Creek Farms, 11885 Jewell Rd., Thompsonville. 231-631-2341. CottonCreekFarms.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Garden – Dr. Bob Schutzki will take a walk through the Garden to look at its trees of all shapes and sizes. He’ll cover their ornamental characteristics and cite preferences as well as how you can use them in your own home landscaping. View Sept 25-30. Registration required: TheBotanicGarden.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

The Connection of Food to Health – 12:30pm, social; 1pm, meeting. Devin Moore, Education and Outreach Coordinator of Oryana Community Co-op, will discuss ways to become a more confident label reader and how to eat healthy on a budget. Elk Rapids Harbor Pavilion, Isle of Pines Dr, Elk Rapids. ElkRapidsGardenClub.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Community Conversations: Supporting Someone Who Is Grieving – 6-8pm. A dialogue on how difficult it can be to support someone that is grieving a significant loss. Led by Erin Gray. Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City. 231-932-8502. Ask@tadl.org. MyMichaelsPlace.net.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

Leif Eriksson Day Row & Run – 9am-1pm. A 1-mile boat race and 5K foot race to celebrate the life of Leif Eriksson and the Viking way. $25. 307 Chicago Ave, Charlevoix. Facebook.com/rowandrun.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9

Reflection and Re-Creation Retreat 2022 – Oct 9-13. Learn the groundbreaking work of Dr. Joe Dispenza. Experience how to mentally rewire your brain to be more creative and trusting, less rigid and fearful. Includes: morning yoga practices; drumming meditation by StrongHeart DrumMedicine; healing meditation by Mother FireFly’s Healing; time to explore nature and more. Nature – A Michigan Retreat, 2988 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City. Details. Kennith Scott: 231-883-7769

ongoing events

daily

Healing Immersion Retreats – Thru Fall. With Aria Mae Everts. Schedule a 1-day, immersive, private healing retreats for individuals and couples. For those during a difficult or transformative life event or decision that seek further guidance. Free consultation. Bellaire. For more info: 774-578-2762, Aria@AriaMae.com or AriaMae.com. Get Hydrated on the Go – Renue Wellness offering Quench intravenous (IV) hydration to provide individuals holistic options for promoting wellness. Mobile IV and other services provided by board-certified nurse practitioner Kimberly Marino. For more info: RenueWellness.net. Sacred Lights Collective Events – A digital platform and virtual community for seekers and facilitators to walk the spiritual path together offering daily classes, groups and workshops. With Aria Mae Everts. Virtual. 774-578-2762. SacredLightsCollective.com.

Pets & Parents Reiki Session – 9am-9pm. Sessions for wellness, critical care and end of life transition. Actively experience the use of reiki touch with your pet. Learn additional tips for helping your pet.Virtual 40-min appt. $20.231-590-0001. tcdesoto@gmail.com.

weekly

Backroads to Bier’s Music Series – Thru Sept. 7-9pm. Features local artists throughout Northern Michigan.Bier’s Inwood Brewery, 17959 Ferry Rd, Charlevoix. BiersInwoodBrewery.com.

sundays

Interlochen Farmers Market – Thru Oct 30. 9am2pm. Local produce, baked goods, flowers and more. Free admission. Interlochen Corners, US 31 S at J. Maddy Pkwy, Interlochen. 231-378-4488. Kundalini Yoga – 10am. A dynamic, powerful tool that is designed to give you an experience of your energetic body. All levels. Sliding scale $10-$20. New Moon Yoga, 10781 E Cherry Bend Rd, Traverse City. 231-392-5813. NewMoonYogaStudio.com. Men’s Circle: Stories in Council – 6:30pm. 1st Sun. An open group of men who come together in a safe, confidential space to share and gain from each other’s experience and presence. Free. Yoga Bellaire, 216 Portage Dr, Bellaire. YogaBellaire.com.

mondays

Free COVID-19 Testing – 10am-2pm. Pre-registration not required but helpful. The Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital Wellness Workshop, 411 Bridge St, Charlevoix. Charlevoix.org. Farmers Market at the Village – Thru Oct. 2-6pm. Presented by The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Free admission. South Historic Front Lawn, 830 Cottageview Dr, Traverse City. TheVillageTC.com/farmers-market. Cancer Care Support Discovery Call – 6-6:30pm. For those looking to incorporate a holistic, functional element of care into their cancer treatment plan by working in conjunction with your oncologists, surgeons, primary care physician andphysical medicine practitioners. More info: MIHolisticMed.com. Mantra & Meditation with Jess – 7pm. Begins with a light warm up, then moves into a mantra practice, and ends with a simple divine meditation bathing in the stillness of silence. All levels. Sliding scale $10-$20. New Moon Yoga, 10781 E Cherry Bend Rd, Traverse City. 231-392-5813. Pre-registration required: Jessica@NewMoonYogaStudio. com. NewMoonYogaStudio.com.

tuesdays

Charlevoix Senior Center Veteran Social &

Lunch – 9am-1pm. 1st Tues. Honoring our Veterans. Social beginning at 9am and Free Lunch for Veteran’s at 11:30am. Charlevoix Senior Center, 06906 Norwood Rd, Charlevoix. Charlevoix.org. Empowerment Circle – 10:30-11:30am. With Heather Zigler. By bringing new light to an ancient and traditional tool used by indigenous people around the globe. Circles are a place to transform ME to WE as a space where the principle of sharing power with each other exists instead of having power over one another. 1st class free. Pure Essence Wellness Center, 1240 E 8th St, Traverse City. 231-499-8595. HeatherZigler.com. Turntables and Tacos – 4pm-close. Stone Hound Brewing Company, 3593 Bunker Hill Rd, Williamsburg. 231-421-5010. StoneHoundBrewing.com.

wednesdays

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market – Thru Oct. 8am-12pm. Parking lot B, southwest corner of Cass & Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City. DowntownTC.com. Kingsley Farmers Market – Thru Sept 28. 3-7pm. Brownson Memorial Park, 205 S Brownson, Kingsley. TraverseCity.com. Empowerment Circle – 5:30-6:30pmm. See Tues listing. Pure Essence Wellness Center, 1240 E 8th St, Traverse City. 231-499-8595. HeatherZigler.com. Wine Down Wednesdays at Castle Farms – 6-8pm. Visit 1918 Cellars for live music, food, wine and more. No tickets necessary to enjoy the music. Check their lineup to see who’s going to be performing this summer. Castle Farms, 5052 M-66, Charlevoix. CastleFarms.com.

thursdays

Charlevoix Farmers Market – Thru Oct 6. 8am1pm. 400 Bridge Str, Charlevoix. CharlevoixMI. gov/338/Farmers-Market. Yoga in East Park – 8:30-9:30am. Charlevoix Yoga offers yoga classes every Tuesday and Thursday weather permitting. $20. East Park 400 Bridge St, Charlevoix. CharlevoixYoga.com. Weekly Facebook Live with Dr. McSwain – 5:306pm. More info: MIHolisticMed.com. Living with Joy – Thru Oct 20. 6-7:30pm. Lift up your spirit and join chose joy, releasing struggle, and opening to your unlimited potential for personal power and spiritual transformation. $10 donation. Pure Essence Wellness Center, 1240 E Eighth St, Traverse City. 231-499-8595. PureEssence WellnessCenter.com.

The Goddess Workout Beginner Hula Dance

Class – 6:30-7:30pm. For absolute beginners of all ages, sizes and shapes. Learn basic hula moves and combinations. $80/8-wk session, $15/drop-in. First Congregational Church, 8066 W State St, Central Lake. AmiraHamzarRaks.com. Red Tent: Women’s Circle – 7pm. 2nd Thurs. Meet local women, share your journey and grow together. Hosted by Aria, Red Tents are a gentle introduction to women’s sacred circles. Free. Yoga Bellaire, 216 Portage Dr, Bellaire. YogaBellaire.com. Community Night – 7-9pm. 4th Thurs. Each month we will host a different theme for connecting with your fellow Bellaire community members. Movie nights, potlucks, cacao and conversation, etc. Everyone welcome, including families; do not need to practice yoga. Yoga Bellaire, 216 Portage Dr, Bellaire. YogaBellaire.com. Backroads to Bier’s Music Series – 7-9pm. Fri & Sat, Thru Sept. Features local artists throughout Northern Michigan.Bier’s Inwood Brewery, 17959 Ferry Rd, Charlevoix. BiersInwoodBrewery.com.

fridays

Local Ground: Celebrating Local Musicians – Fri & Sat thru Sept 3. Times & dates vary. Celebrate and support local musicians with short outdoor performances for series ticket holders to enjoy while picnicking before the shows and for guests to enjoy while visiting the farm during our Lavender Fest Fridays. 7354 Horton Bay Rd N, Boyne City. LavenderHillFarm.com. Bellaire Farmers Market – Thru Oct. 8am-12pm. ASI Community Center & Park, 102 Maple St, Bellaire. BellaireChamber.org. Naturalist on the Trail – Thru Aug. 10:30-1:30pm. A naturalist will be stationed outdoors on our trail system, offering a new mobile mini-program each week. Donation. Grass River Natural Area, 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire. Register: GrassRiver.org. Local Ground – Thru Sept 4. 6-7pm. Together we celebrate and support local musicians with short outdoor performances Lavender Hill Farm, 7354 Horton Bay Rd N, Boyne City. LavenderHillFarm. com/local-ground.

saturdays

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market – Thru Oct. 7:30am-12pm. Parking lot B, southwest corner of Cass & Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City. DowntownTC.com.

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