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Preventive care and supplements
Remember your grandmother’s saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away?” We all know she meant that if we take care of ourselves, we’ll stay healthy and avoid seeing the doctor. The same is true for our pets. Instead of apples, however, a good diet, exercise and supplements will keep pets healthy and may reduce vet visits.
The “Catkins” Weight Loss Diet – Are You Watching Your Cat’s Carbs?
I had never had an overweight pet until Chloe came into my life. Chloe is In Clover’s office foster cat. She came to live with us seven weeks ago, a shy girl who would not come out of her crate. She is 12 years old and weighs 17 pounds. She has a pretty small frame and would probably feel great at 9 pounds.
Four Surprising Facts About Dog Bites
I don’t usually read the MUST READ emails but the one in today’s inbox caught my eye. So I opened it. It started with a warning for all owners of dogs that belong to a “dangerous breed” category. It went on to say not to leave your dog with a small child unattended under any circumstances, not even for a moment.
When Diet May Not Be Enough – What to Look for in Supplements
You can help your dog or cat live a long, healthy life with good food choices. Quality pet foods lead to healthier pets. But there are situations when feeding a good food, clean water, and exercising your pet may not be enough. Some of the most common health concerns for dogs and cats can be supported with natural pet supplements.
What’s in your bank’s dog treat? Red dye 40?
I bring my dog Floyd to work with me so he is often in the car when I go to the bank drive through. Even as a naïve rescue dog, it only took him one trip to realize that the magic tube holds a treat. He believes that the closer he gets to the person in the window and the more animated he is, the more likely he will get a yummy prize. He pecks his nose on the car window and prances from paw to paw demonstrating his excitement and appreciation for what is to come.
Can Canine Massage Help Your Dog?
The benefits of massage for your dog are countless. No matter what the age of your dog, keeping his muscles and joints as fluid as possible helps your dog move more easily and keeps him more balanced throughout his life. Easier movement means more fun for dogs.
What’s for Your Pet’s Dinner? 5 Ingredients to Avoid.
Good food is important for your dog and cat. A balanced, high quality diet will give your pet more energy, better digestion, healthier skin and coat and more fully developed muscles.
Are Pet Supplements Safe and Effective? What to be aware of plus three quality tests for your joint supplement.
An Associated Press article hit the newsstands this month proclaiming that tests reveal some animal supplements skimp on medicine. The article went on to say that a company had tested 6 joint supplements and 4 of them didn’t pass the muster. According to the National Animal Supplement Council, there are 665 pet supplement ingredients on the market.
Tips for Pets that Fear Fireworks
It’s that time of the year again, when fireworks fill the skies. They may be from a professional display or the kid next door in his driveway. Whatever the source, the noise can be terrifying for some pets. Behavior modification is an excellent way to condition the pet so they are less anxious, however this close to the 4th, that technique is not practical. Different strategies will help pets get through 2009, while pet-parents look more long-term for 2010.