As humans, we sometimes like to give our water a little punch by adding the squeeze of a lemon or a couple of cucumbers. When we\u2019re stressed, we often turn to something relaxing, like chamomile tea.<\/p>\n
When it comes to doggie beverages, however, plain water has long been the signature drink. But these days, pet parents are adding water enhancers to their dogs\u2019 dishes. Like chamomile tea, they boast flavor and may have some emotional and functional benefits. Ocean Spray\u2019s Lighthouse Innovation Incubator recently launched a line, Tally-Ho. Others, like Oraltene and Nulo Hydrate, purport to help dogs with everything from oral health to strength<\/p>\n
Santi Proano, Co-Developer of Tally-Ho<\/a> and Director of Lighthouse Innovation at Ocean Spray, spilled on everything you need to know about the water enhancer trend.<\/p>\n We like to give our dogs a little of what we have\u00a0 \u2014 whether that\u2019s a bite of pumpkin or holistic food<\/a>. Though there aren\u2019t wide-scale, peer-reviewed studies on water enhancers like Tally-Ho, the company says clinical trials have shown benefits like boosting the immune system, calming dogs and making their breath smell better.<\/p>\n For Santi, it\u2019s not just about the functional but the emotional and bonding aspect too. For example, having a cup of tea while your dog drinks a chicken-flavored emotional health water enhancer gives you both the opportunity to chill together with a beverage.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was something people had for themselves and wanted for their dogs,\u201d Santi says. \u201cIt was us combining what we heard with a fun-and-easy way for the dog to enjoy it.\u201d<\/p>\n In addition to emotional health, Tally-Ho\u2019s line includes an oral health enhancer, which tastes like mint and has zinc. It gives the pup fresh breath and makes cuddle time more pleasant for humans who may love their furry friend but prefer not to smell what they ate for dinner. There\u2019s also a salmon flavored immune health option.<\/p>\n \u201cFunctionally, it helps fuel immune system response,\u201d Santi says. \u201cEmotionally, it\u2019s about tackling new experiences with your dog because you are helping fuel their immune system.\u201d<\/p>\n Ocean Spray recently launched Tally-Ho, a line of water enhancers for dogs. Photos: Courtesy of Tally-Ho<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Start by thinking about what your goals are or think your pet could use and talk with your vet before adding anything new to your dog\u2019s diet. Then, it\u2019s as simple as giving it a try and seeing what works.<\/p>\n Label-conscious pet parents can look at the ingredients or call the company. Santi suggests treating it the same as going grocery shopping for yourself. \u201c[Look for] a short ingredient line that [you can] understand,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n Using water enhancers should be a fun bonding experience for you and your pup. Don\u2019t force it. If the dog stops drinking the water or you don\u2019t feel like he\u2019s getting the benefits, stop using it. Remember, they are not pills; they are supplements, which Santi believes is one of the appeals of water enhancers.<\/p>\n \u201cA lot of what we found is that, particularly when it comes to the emotional and calming products, it felt like you were forcing your dog to take something like you were hiding something \u2026 that\u2019s one of the big reasons for this water enhancer,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s supposed to be a pleasurable experience, not a traumatic experience.\u201d<\/p>\n Read Next: <\/strong>What Are Ancient Grains and Should Your Dog Be Eating Them?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The post Why Dog Parents Are Trying Water Enhancers<\/a> by Beth Ann Clyde<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n The post Why Dog Parents Are Trying Water Enhancers<\/a> by Beth Ann Clyde<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n As humans, we sometimes like to give our water a little punch by adding the squeeze of a lemon or a couple of cucumbers. When we\u2019re stressed, we often turn to something relaxing, like chamomile tea.<\/p>\n When it comes to doggie beverages, however, plain water has long been the signature drink. But these days, pet parents are adding water enhancers to their dogs\u2019 dishes. Like chamomile tea, they boast flavor and may have some emotional and functional benefits. Ocean Spray\u2019s Lighthouse Innovation Incubator recently launched a line, Tally-Ho. Others, like Oraltene and Nulo Hydrate, purport to help dogs with everything from oral health to strength<\/p>\n Santi Proano, Co-Developer of Tally-Ho<\/a> and Director of Lighthouse Innovation at Ocean Spray, spilled on everything you need to know about the water enhancer trend.<\/p>\n We like to give our dogs a little of what we have\u00a0 \u2014 whether that\u2019s a bite of pumpkin or holistic food<\/a>. Though there aren\u2019t wide-scale, peer-reviewed studies on water enhancers like Tally-Ho, the company says clinical trials have shown benefits like boosting the immune system, calming dogs and making their breath smell better.<\/p>\n For Santi, it\u2019s not just about the functional but the emotional and bonding aspect too. For example, having a cup of tea while your dog drinks a chicken-flavored emotional health water enhancer gives you both the opportunity to chill together with a beverage.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was something people had for themselves and wanted for their dogs,\u201d Santi says. \u201cIt was us combining what we heard with a fun-and-easy way for the dog to enjoy it.\u201d<\/p>\n In addition to emotional health, Tally-Ho\u2019s line includes an oral health enhancer, which tastes like mint and has zinc. It gives the pup fresh breath and makes cuddle time more pleasant for humans who may love their furry friend but prefer not to smell what they ate for dinner. There\u2019s also a salmon flavored immune health option.<\/p>\n \u201cFunctionally, it helps fuel immune system response,\u201d Santi says. \u201cEmotionally, it\u2019s about tackling new experiences with your dog because you are helping fuel their immune system.\u201d<\/p>\n Ocean Spray recently launched Tally-Ho, a line of water enhancers for dogs. Photos: Courtesy of Tally-Ho<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Start by thinking about what your goals are or think your pet could use and talk with your vet before adding anything new to your dog\u2019s diet. Then, it\u2019s as simple as giving it a try and seeing what works.<\/p>\n Label-conscious pet parents can look at the ingredients or call the company. Santi suggests treating it the same as going grocery shopping for yourself. \u201c[Look for] a short ingredient line that [you can] understand,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n Using water enhancers should be a fun bonding experience for you and your pup. Don\u2019t force it. If the dog stops drinking the water or you don\u2019t feel like he\u2019s getting the benefits, stop using it. Remember, they are not pills; they are supplements, which Santi believes is one of the appeals of water enhancers.<\/p>\n \u201cA lot of what we found is that, particularly when it comes to the emotional and calming products, it felt like you were forcing your dog to take something like you were hiding something \u2026 that\u2019s one of the big reasons for this water enhancer,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s supposed to be a pleasurable experience, not a traumatic experience.\u201d<\/p>\n Read Next: <\/strong>What Are Ancient Grains and Should Your Dog Be Eating Them?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The post Why Dog Parents Are Trying Water Enhancers<\/a> by Beth Ann Clyde<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7153","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nWhy use water enhancers?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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When to stop using a water enhancer<\/b><\/h3>\n
Why use water enhancers?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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When to stop using a water enhancer<\/b><\/h3>\n