Pet Health
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Keeping Your Dog & Cat Safe From Toxins In The Home
We often get calls and emails from concerned dog and cat parents that their dog is licking uncontrollably or is losing hair all of a sudden or they are sick and no one can figure out why. The first thing I ask is if anything has changed inside or outside of their homes or if they…
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Life’s Abundance Wellness Food Supplement for Dogs
Great news, everyone! Dr Jane Bicks has developed another new and improved formula for our line of premium health products for companion animals! As a holistic veterinarian and product formulator, Dr Bicks is particularly excited to introduce to you this new and improved formulation — the Life’s Abundance Wellness Food Supplement for Dogs. This formula…
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Popular Sago Palm Plant Is Toxic to Pets
Daydreaming of a sandy beach and a breeze shimmying through the palm trees? Paradise, right? Not so fast, says Fido. Though palm trees evoke relaxation of the highest order, Sago palm (Cycas revolute)—a stocky member of the Cycad family of plants—is downright dangerous to our furry companions. According to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center…
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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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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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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…
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Smelly Dog With Dirty Ears and Runny Eyes – Life’s Abundance Testimonial
A couple of years ago, my husband and I changed our diet to organic and stopped buying foods that contained additives like partially hydrogenated oils and high fructose corn syrup. After a while, we felt better. Then we thought, wouldn't it be nice to do the same for our dogs (not that we weren't giving…
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Tips For Purchasing Dog Food
You have heard many times that your dog or cat's health starts with superior nutrition. To get you the best and most up-to-date information about feeding your dog, we turn to dog food expert – Dr. Jane Bicks. Dr. Jane is a highly respected and nationally recognized holistic veterinarian. She has extensively studied dog food…
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Omega 3 For Pets
Dear Dr. Jane: I have two dogs and one cat. I am very well aware of the benefits of essential fatty acids in their diet, but would like to know what sets your formula apart from the oils I buy at my local health food store? Dr Jane's Answer: Our Skin and Coat Formula for…