Welcome to the BioStar Blog!
Our mission is to share information, help empower dog and horse owners with knowledge about nutrition and health of their animals, and bring them the best whole food supplements.
Here you’ll find many of our own personal experiences and opinions, and we’ve taken care to ensure that the more technical information we present is backed by published nutritional studies and scientific research. Please remember, though, that the blog articles themselves are not intended to cure, diagnose, or treat any disease.
Questions about our equine and canine whole food supplements? Contact us and we’ll be glad to assist.
Enjoy!
Why Soil-Based Organisms (Bacillus Bacteria) Are Important for GI Tract Health
Soil-based organisms (SBOs) are probiotic bacteria found in healthy soils that are classified as Bacillus strains. They have the unique ability to survive harsh environments – like the journey through the stomachs
Canine Tips for Happy Holidays from BioStar
We dogs know that after the Day of the Turkey, things can get a little crazy in the human world ...
Warm Horses and Stress-Free Dogs for the Winter
With winter and the holidays upon us, it's the perfect time to introduce two new members of the BioStar family: ...
Giving Thanks, by Grace
by Grace I know the holiday is coming, I’ve heard talk about traveling and cooking and eating with family - ...
Benefits of Yeast for Horses
Before exploring the benefits of yeast for horses, some appreciation is in order. Yeasts are fascinating microorganisms with over 1500 ...
Rescue Me from the Terrier
by Kemosabe It has finally happened … I am in Dog Hell. The humans rescued a little terrier mix that ...
Diary of a Dog: Post-Surgery Days
Post-surgery Going Home Day: For some, recovery is sweet and simple - a few meds, an extra day off and then ...
Understanding Non-structural and Structural Carbohydrates
Understanding the difference between non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) and structural carbohydrates, and how they are calculated, can be an important guide ...
BioStar: An Insider’s Report
My job at BioStar is to taste-test formulas, lick up any crumbs of Optimum that may have fallen on the ...
Translation
I’ve learned a lot since coming to this house. I’ve learned that carrots are the best food ever. I’ve learned ...
BioStar Introduces Tri Dosha EQ: New Support for Metabolic Horses
Over the past several years as the number of metabolic horses has increased to almost epidemic proportions, I have been ...
Supporting and Healing Ligaments and Tendons in Horses
Injuries to ligaments and tendons in horses are common. And while we cannot totally prevent these issues from happening, we ...
Favorite Fat Sources for Horses
There are many different fat sources for horses: oils, powders, fresh grass, nuts, specific seeds and plants. With so many ...
