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Colostrum. You've likely never heard of it. I hadn't until recently. It's actually the main ingredient in an animal's first meal after birth. Even when the mother's regular milk supply develops, colostrum, which is rich in proteins and antibodies, remains an important component of her milk.
Colostrum provides newborn animals with the antibodies needed to fight disease and viruses. Animals are usually weaned away from their mother's milk, but new research suggests that colostrum can also be an important supplement later in life. New findings show that a hearty dose of colostrum can also be beneficial to your pooch as it ages. Bovine colostrum is available in capsule form and can help your pet fight numerous ailments. Some holistic vets are calling it nature's miracle.
- It can help with stomach issues like diarrhea and bloating. Parasites can damage the lining or the intestinal wall and colostrum helps to rebuild the lining.
- It helps to build immunity in older animals.
- It can help dogs plagued with skin issues by helping the skin to regenerate faster than usual.
- As with newborns, it can help fight viral and bacterial infections.
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