Millions of adults experience chronic migraines every day, and most of them suffer these attacks due to a food trigger or a medication overdose. However, simple dietary changes can improve one’s wellbeing and prevent migraines to a great extent. Here are a few dietary changes that can help manage migraines. Drink water and stay hydrated The first thing to do during a migraine attack is to drink water. The symptoms include dry mouth, tiredness, and dark yellow urine. Mostly, we think that the food that we eat and the beverages we drink supply enough fluid for our body, but plain drinking water can work miracles by keeping the brain and body well hydrated and preventing migraines. Eat fresh foods only Eating freshly cooked food with fresh ingredients like leafy greens, fruits, vegetables, and fresh lean meat supplies the body with nutrients, glucose, and energy. Many times, stale, preserved, or canned foods contain nitrites and preservatives that trigger migraines. The safest and healthiest dietary changes to help manage migraines is to follow a plan similar to the Mediterranean diet. Include more omega-3 fats Research suggests that anti-inflammatory foods may help reduce migraines. The omega-3 fatty acids, in particular, help relieve inflammation, but omega-6 fatty acids should be avoided as they have a tendency to aggravate inflammation.

It may not be entirely possible to prevent food allergies in dogs, due to the genetic propensity to develop an allergy. Adequate nutrition from safe food, however, takes care of your dog by promoting a healthy mucosal barrier. Once your dog has developed a food allergy, the diet plan has to be worked out with your vet. The diet could be a combination of commercially available hypoallergenic food and home-cooked food. The best foods are those that provide sufficient nutrition with limited ingredients and without inducing further allergy. Points to consider while choosing the best food: Choose food that has limited sources of protein as it would be easier to identify the allergen and eliminate it. If you feed your dog a multi-protein food, and he/she develops an allergy, it becomes difficult to get food that does not have any of those proteins. For example, choose food with chicken alone rather than food that has chicken, tuna, lamb, and salmon. Starches or pure carbohydrates are very low in protein and they don’t usually cause allergies. They can be fed with a single protein, and it would be easier to identify the allergen if your dog is on an elimination diet.

Pet food stores have dozens of varieties of cat food and cat treats. And you might pick a brand because the packaging is attractive, or because the advertisement is heartwarming, or simply because a particular cat treat is on sale. If you enjoy cooking and find the right ingredients, then you might be tempted to give your cats homemade treats fresh from your oven. But, hold on. Before you step out to buy the next stash of treats or start baking for your feline friend, keep these tips in mind. Remember that treats are not food Remember, you need to feed your cats wholesome, high-quality foods that provide them with energy and nutrition for a healthy life. Treats are only occasional indulgences that are offered in small portions once in a while. Your cat’s treats should not make up a principal portion of its diet. Check the calorie content of each treat, and feed these to your cat based on his age, weight, and activity level. Be aware of dangerous foods Milk, cheese, chocolate, raw foods like eggs, fish, bones, and meat, dog food, onion, garlic, tuna, alcohol, caffeine, raisins, grapes, and yeast are foods that are toxic for your cats.

Keeping your dog in great shape can actually be quite easy if you follow some simple rules when it comes to maintaining your dog’s diet. Preventing your dog from becoming overweight is possibly the best thing that you can do for your furry friend. The life span of your dog can increase as much as two years if you ensure that your pet stays lean and fit. Here’s how you can achieve this by just following some easy and simple diet tips: Follow a Balanced Diet Plan It’s not just you who needs to follow a balanced diet plan; your dog needs one too. A balanced diet needs to make up 90% of what your dog eats every day. The dry and wet dog foods that you may buy commercially advertise to provide more than 30 essential nutrients that your pet needs. Homemade meals are however the best option for your pet, as you can monitor what goes into your dog’s food if you prepare it yourself. You will have to ensure that your home-cooked meal contains all the necessary requirements of proteins, vitamins, minerals, and fats that your dog needs. Measure Out Your Dog’s Food As a dog owner, you will have to realize that you cannot just keep filling your dog’s food bowl whenever you walk by and find that it is empty.

It’s hard to say no when our pets stare at our meals and snacks with sad eyes. However, feeding human food to cats and dogs can put them in danger of a wide variety of medical issues (i.e., diabetes, pet toxicity, weight gain and arthritis). The majority of human foods pose a risk for our pets. However, there are a few human foods that are particularly dangerous for cats and dogs, which may result in pet toxicity and even death if consumed: 1. Grapes and raisins Grapes and raisins can be a delicious treat for humans. And it’s not at all uncommon for pet owners to leave them on counters or tables to partake of throughout the day. However, anyone with a dog or cat needs to be very careful to keep both grapes and raisins out of their reach. Both species can experience severe kidney problems if they eat either of these foods. As such it’s best to keep them out of a pet’s reach. This is especially true if one’s pet already has issues with their kidneys. 2. Onions and garlic Onions, garlic and other members of the allium species of plants are toxic to dogs and cats.