Publisher's Synopsis
Therapeutic fasting is something many health-conscious people do regularly, but it's not something that's often talked about as a way to improve dogs' health.But it might be something to consider. Most people feed their dogs twice a day. This means that most of the time, the dog's digestive system is constantly working to digest food. However, one of the main functions of the digestive system is an immune function. If the digestive system is always dealing with food, there's no time for "housekeeping."Modern dogs aren't wolves, but it's worth noting that wolves are adapted to a feast-or-famine way of eating. The hunt isn't always successful. Research shows that intermittent fasting and reduced calorie intake is far healthier than a consistent, calorie-rich diet. It can prevent high blood pressure and heart disease, kidney disease, age-related cognitive decline, skin conditions, liver disease, arthritis, diabetes, and even cancer.
