Pet Health
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Parenting Emotionally Challenged Pooches
In the last few months, we’ve been besieged with images and stories of destruction, the magnitude of which is difficult to comprehend: Australian floods, New Zealand earthquakes, and most recently the devastating earthquakes and tsunami in Japan. While the loss of human life and the impact on the human survivors makes up the majority of…
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5 Basic Types Of Aggression In Cats
by Dr Jane Bicks As a holistic vet, I’m frequently asked, “How can I deal with my cat’s bad attitude?” The problem area dubbed “feline aggression” can be complicated, upsetting and potentially hazardous for pet parents. Not only can cat bites and scratches really hurt, they can transmit diseases, too, such as cat scratch fever…
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Life’s Abundance Agility Supplement For Dog & Cat Joint Health Now Available In 120 Count Bottles
Good joint health is crucial to your companion animal’s wellbeing. The ability to walk, run and jump represents a large part of your dog’s unique ability to express emotion. Unfortunately, aching and stiff joints are just as much a part of aging for dogs as it is for humans. In fact, there are an estimated…
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Porkhide Bones & Porky Puffs Are A Safe Alternative to Rawhide Chews & Pig Ears
Few things bring your dog more enjoyment that chewing on a tasty treat. And yet, every year, untold numbers of dogs suffer from a variety of digestive issues as a result of consuming rawhide. Not only that, but frequently rawhide is preserved with harmful chemicals. That’s why we developed a line of chew treats made…
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Five Essential Nutrients for Dog & Cat Skin and Coat Health
Keeping your companion animal’s skin healthy and coat shiny can prove challenging. Even though you might already feed a quality food, and brush and shampoo regularly, there’s more to this area of pet care than you might think. Veterinarians will tell you that the condition of the skin can be a good indicator of a…
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What Is Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS)?
Thanks to advances in health care and nutrition, our beloved family pets are living longer and longer. Senior pets are becoming the norm rather than the exception, and with the happy increase in the number of furry senior citizens, there has been a shift in health concerns for both veterinarians and pet parents alike. One…
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6 Ways To Whittle Your Pets Waistline
by Dr Jane Bicks, DVM According to a 2009 study published by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 34 million dogs and 54 million cats are classified as overweight. Sadly, these staggering numbers continue to rise. Just like in humans, obesity is now the biggest health threat to pets in the U.S. Excess weight lowers…
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Your Dog Or Cat Treats Can Contribute To Your Pet Being Overweight – Do They Contain Sugar?
Experts say, roughly 90 million pets in the US are considered obese, and part of the problem may be the sugar companies add to pet treats. Whether it's corn syrup used as a thickener or dextrose used to evenly distribute moisture, sugar can add calories to a pet's diet that tip the scales, according to…
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High Level Of Toxins In Corn Grains Blamed For Kroger Dog And Cat Food Recall
Tennessee Department of Agriculture and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigators found elevated levels of the toxic substance aflatoxin in some corn grains to blame for the Kroger Co. petfood recall in late December 2010. "We took finished samples and grain samples that were stored and used to make petfood," said Tom Womack, spokesman for the Tennessee, USA,…
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Life’s Abundance Agility Hip & Joint Support Formula For Dogs & Cats Is Even Better Now!
We are excited to announce that Dr. Jane has made a great product even better with the new and improved Agility Formula! At present, there are several hip and joint formulas marketed for companion animals. Unfortunately, most of these products treat the joint as an isolated goal; it is for this reason that they do…