Health4UandPets
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Poisonous Food and Plants to Cats and Dogs
Here are some of the most poisonous foods and plants to dogs and cats….. Foods to Avoid – Onions, onion powder – Chocolate (baker's, semi-sweet, milk, dark) – Alcoholic beverages – Yeast dough – Coffee (grounds, beans, chocolate covered espresso beans) – Tea (caffeine) – Salt – Macadamia nuts – Hops (used in home beer…
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Dr. Jane Bicks Tips for Washing Our Pets
Dear Dr. Jane: Can you give me some tips on the best way to bathe my dog please? Dr. Jane's Answer: Sure! Here are some great tips for washing our pets. 1. Don't wash your pet outside unless you've found a way to get warm water out there. Cold water is not as enjoyable to…
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What You Need To Know About Pets & Hot Weather
Today marks the official start of summer—and although many parts of the country got a preview last week of the hot weather to come, we’d like to remind you that dogs and cats can suffer from the same problems that humans do—overheating, dehydration and even sunburn—when the mercury rises. By taking these simple precautions from…
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FDA Requests Seizure of Animal Food Products at PETCO Distribution Center
Today, at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Marshals seized various animal food products stored under unsanitary conditions at the PETCO Animal Supplies Distribution Center located in Joliet, Ill., pursuant to a warrant issued by the United States District Court in Chicago. U.S. Marshals seized all FDA-regulated animal food susceptible…
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What Causes Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease?
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) has many causes, few of them dietary: 1. Cats need to drink more water. Studies have shown that cats simply don't drink enough water. I suggest that you give your cat fresh water in a ceramic dish rather than plastic or stainless steel. Cat fountains generally increase water intake…
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Life’s Abundance Natural Dog or Cat Food Sample
Try Life's Abundance Dog or Cat Food The Life's Abundance Dog Food Sample Pack includes – Life's Abundance Premium Dog Food Antioxidant Bar Treat The Life's Abundance Cat Food Sample Pack includes- Instinctive Choice Premium Canned Cat Food Life's Abundance Premium Dry Cat Food Purrfectly Natural Gourmet Treat – Hairball Formula Life’s Abundance Premium Health…
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Timberwolf Organics Dog Food Recall
Timberwolf Organics announced this recall on their Dakota Bison and Ocean Blue Dog Foods. Due to recent reports from some customers, we have ordered that two formulas from three specific dates be pulled from the shelves. These are: Dakota Bison with 'best by date' of 12 Feb 2009Ocean Blue with 'best by date' of 20…
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Life’s Abundance Dog & Cat Food Improved!
Great news direct from Dr Jane Bicks, Life's Abundance product formulator! Life’s Abundance Premium Health Foods now have improved recipes, and have the same great flavor dogs and cats love! Of course, all of these wonderful ingredients are balanced so that our foods are 100% nutritional, according to AAFCO (Association of American Feed Officials). It’s the same…
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The Truth About Dogs and Cats
Today, many studies are being conducted on the connection between our ancestral and contemporary diets. As it turns out, most of us have deviated far from what our ancestors ate. In this respect, the same goes for cats and dogs. Just like us, most of our pets are not eating the diets that are meant…
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Help! My Cat Is Overweight? What Should I Feed Him?
Dear Dr. Jane: My cat is about 10 pounds too fat! What should I do? Dr Jane's Answer: Unfortunately, most weight reduction foods focus on weight loss but not on sound health. These foods are formulated to deliver a diet of low protein, low fat, low calories and high fiber. While one would think that…