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Show Your Pet Some Love This Valentine’s Day (Source: http://www.animalleague.org) Americans are big gift givers on Valentine’s Day—and that extends to their furry family members, too. According to Time Magazine, people spend $367 million on their pets during this holiday. And while a new bone or toy mouse is always a welcome surprise, there are much better ways to show… [Read more]
If you have a middle aged to older dog or cat, then likely they have some degree of joint discomfort- arthritis. They should be on a high quality, effective, essential fatty acid (EFA). There are a number of studies backing this up. A study conducted last year in the Netherlands suggests that cats with naturally occurring osteoarthritis show symptom improvement… [Read more]
The Pet Poison Helpline has an extensive database of Pet Toxins. Here are the top 12 toxins for dogs: 1) Chocolate: the less sweet and the darker the chocolate, the more toxic it is to your dog. Baker’s chocolate and dark chocolate pose the biggest problem ( the toxin is theobromine). Signs include: Hyperactivity,Restlessness, Vomiting, Elevated heart rate, Hypertension (elevated… [Read more]
Americans spend more on pets than beer or movies By Vickie Elmer http://qz.com The most pampered American pets live with Baby Boomers and childless couples, and single pet owners and single parents are more likely to skimp on kitty and doggy spending. Owners most likely to buy for dogs (say, little booties on Buddy) are ages 55 to 64, and… [Read more]
‘New’ anti-itch treatment… A very common herb, that is in many of our gardens. It has been used in Western medicine for digestive upset, but it also can be a big help to our pets with recurring allergies, paw licking, ear infections. The herb??? Mint Chinese folk medicine values mint as a treatment for itchy skin and hives. Mint contains… [Read more]
——————————- Cancer ——————————- Cancer, or neoplasia is one of the most feared diseases and diagnoses among dog and cat owners; unfortunately the incidence is on the rise leaving pet owners with many questions about why this is happening, and what they can do to prevent it. The definition of cancer is of abnormal cells which divide without control and are… [Read more]
