Exercise With Your Dog Is Fun And Healthy
Just when you think you’ve seen it all! Walking your dog not only can help keep you physically fit and trim, but also may help alleviate high blood pressure and high cholesterol. According to latest researchers, “If your a dog owner whose not walking your dog, your absolutely wasting an opportunity to keep physically fit...
Top 10 Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pet
Whether you’ve recently adopted a pet or you’re considering it, one of the most important health decisions you’ll make is to spay or neuter your cat or dog. Spaying, removing the ovaries and uterus of a female pet is a veterinary procedure that requires minimal hospitalization and offers lifelong health benefits. Neutering, removing the testicles...
The Kong – The Toy Your Dog Will Love
Toys can actually serve many purposes for your dog. Some toys can help provide entertainment and fight the boredom that can lead to destructive behavior. Other toys are designed to help stimulate your dog’s mind, while still others can provide health benefits, such as toys that offer proper dental care. There is no single perfect...
FDA: Pet treats imported from China can cause severe illness, death
(NaturalNews) A recent uptick in adverse event reports has prompted the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a fresh warning to pet owners about the potential toxicity of certain pet treats imported from China. MSNBC reports that at least 70 dogs so far this year have been sickened or killed by chicken jerky...
Do You Know What You Are Feeding Your Dog? Top Ingredients To Look For
We have comprised a list of some of the best dog food ingredients to look for in commercial dog food that should be present. This will help you to determine what is the best pet food for your dogs, and learn how avoid HARMFUL and DANGEROUS DOG FOOD ingredients. The best start is to check...
WARNING! All Natural Sweeteners Can Be Deadly For Dogs
In less than 24 hours, a perfectly healthy dog can take a turn for the worst. Your pet can be poisoned by an all-natural sugar substitute that’s getting more popular in our dietary culture daily. Local veterinarians say it’s a growing problem and owners who have experienced it first hand say it’s heart breaking. For...
FDA Continues to Caution Dog Owners About Chicken Jerky Products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is again cautioning consumers that chicken jerky products for dogs (also sold as chicken tenders, strips or treats) may be associated with illness in dogs. In the last 12 months, FDA has seen an increase in the number of complaints it received of dog illnesses associated with consumption of...
Thanksgiving Safety Tips for your Pets
‘Tis the season for friends, family and holiday feasts, but also for possible distress for our animal companions. Pets won’t be so thankful if they munch on undercooked turkey or a pet-unfriendly floral arrangement, or if they stumble upon an unattended alcoholic drink. Check out the following tips from ASPCA experts for a fulfilling Thanksgiving...
How to Clean Your Dog’s Ears
Most dogs have fairly clean ears most of the time. As a general rule, most dogs can benefit from having their ears cleaned about once a month. Some dogs are prone to otitis externa (ear infections of the outer ear canal) and need their ears cleaned more often. Some dogs get wet ears from swimming...
