Pet foods can contain additives that may be harmful to your pet, especially after prolong use. Below are the top three additives to avoid when shopping for your pet: Glycerol Monostearate: a colorless, odorless, sweet-tasting powder. This chemical additive helps keep the fat and water found in food from separating. It is also used to help […]
Finding the Best Food for Your Dog
1. Dog & Digestion: The most important thing to keep in mind when choosing food for your dog is that their digestive system is very different from our own. Unlike us, dogs are meant to swallow in large chunks. The chunks of meat and fat travel through the esophagus and into the stomach where these […]
Keep Your Pet Cool in the Summer Heat
At the end of August it would seem that summer is coming to a close. However, there are still plenty of opportunities to soak up some warm (or even hot) summer days. For many animal lovers, our animal companions are included in our summer activities. But even though we may be enjoying the heat, are […]
Halloween Safety for Your Pet
Costumes, candy, jack-o-lanterns, decorations, and tricker treaters. Halloween brings much excitement for many pet owners, but what about the pets? Halloween can create much unneeded stress and can be potentially hazardous when cautionis not used. Here are tips to keep your pet safety during this festive holiday: 1. Costumes: Although dressing our pets up for […]
Tick-borne Complications & Our Pets
What are ticks? Ticks are small invertebrates, searching for hosts to attach themselves to. There are over 90 species of ticks found in the continental United States. Here are some of the most common ones: Deer tick (Black-legged tick), American Dog tick (species of wood tick), Rocky Mtn. Wood tick, Brown Dog tick, and Lone Star […]
Dental Health
We want our pets to be as healthy as they can possibly be, but one area of their health that is often neglected are their teeth and gums. Healthy teeth and gums are essential to having a healthy, happy pet. Daily care of your pet’s teeth is encouraged, but even giving this area of their […]
Natural Pet Health Essentials 101
For most people, their pets are not just pets, but a member of the family. This means that they want to give their pet the best care possible. From the right food to bathing to taking care of illnesses and other issues, keeping your pet healthy is a big priority. There are natural alternatives that […]
Learning More About Canine Influenza
Canine influenza or dog flu is just as contagious for our best friend, as it is for us humans. Just as with the human flu, there are different strains of the flu, and they vary in their symptoms and severity. Many rumors have gone around saying that the flu was introduced to the United States […]
Natural Ways to Fight Ticks On Your Pets
Tis the season for ticks and this means that it is time to begin thinking about the prevention of ticks and Lyme disease. While most people choose to go with the chemical tick and flea control treatments, there are harmful effects of chemical tick and flea control that are not talked about. That is why […]