Canine Mineral Balancing

The hair (fur) mineral analysis is a reading of the cells and interstitial spaces of the hair tissue over an 8-12 week period. The hair mineral readings reflect what is occurring in other tissues of the body. Hair analysis can play an important role in both detection and possible prevention of many disorders.

Dogs are creatures focused on survival. In the wild, dogs continuously strive to maintain a healthy status dealing with environmental and nutritional stresses.  Using their keen sense of smell and instincts, they attempt to optimize energy production for survival.

Dogs, as pets, rely on dog food manufacturers to achieve this balance. Dogs nutritional needs vary with their breeding and environment. Nutritional imbalances and/or toxic metals impair energy production. Each adjustment the body makes to reduce stress depletes energy. Health and healing depend on sufficient energy generation.

Research indicates that abnormal hair readings of specific minerals or elevated readings of toxic metals are correlated with health issues. In the interpretation of a hair mineral analysis, the absolute values as well as the ratios between minerals are important. Hair mineral analysis aids in the selection of foods and supplements that optimize your dog’s health and energy production. Good nutritional balance supports robust energy production for health and well being.

You may be interested in our Bedlington Terrier study. It provides some insight into the relationships of minerals and canine health.

You can view an interview on Wild About Pets with Susan Frank. This will also provide some background on hair mineral analysis and dogs.