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Functional Canine

Self-Selection and Zoopharmacognosy in Canine Health

Kibble and fresh dog food bowls compared in a balanced kitchen scene

In the field of natural canine nutrition and holistic care, self-selection and zoopharmacognosy represent emerging frameworks that acknowledge an animal’s ability to instinctively identify and select nutrients or bioactive substances to support their own health. These concepts span food choices, herb and plant interactions, and olfactory selection of essential oils—offering a more integrative and respectful […]