Pet Food & Nutrition
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2020-08-25
Understanding the importance of Omega 3 & 6 and how they differ
The terms Omega 3 and 6 can be seen everywhere nowadays, including on a lot of pet food packaging. But what are they? What functions do they have in your dog's metabolism? And how important are they for your pet's health? What are they? Omega...
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2020-08-21
Feeding your Golden Oldie!
There is no perfect diet that fits the needs of every dog, and this is especially true as they enter into their golden years. Because although age is not a disease, we do unfortunately know that one sees more disease processes with aging. And because...
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2020-08-13
Are breed specific diets just marketing tools?
It is true that specific breeds of cats and dogs are more susceptible to certain health conditions. Labradors are prone to becoming overweight, Dalmations are prone to bladder stones, Miniature Schnauzers tend to have higher cholesterol and fat levels in their blood, Maine Coons are...
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2019-06-09
“Mom Says Chocolate isn’t Good for Dogs…” The Truth Behind Cocoa and Our Fur Babies
It is always a good time to mention that chocolate is poisonous to dogs and cats. I have often heard people say that they don’t think animals will eat things that are poisonous, as they should know from some sort of instinct. This is completely...
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2018-04-25
A Diamond in the Ruff – Spotlight on Working Dogs
The best therapist in the world has fur and four legs. Everyone should spend time with a working dog, simply to learn from them. If only all humans could possess the same calm, patient and willing temperament that these dogs have, the world would be...
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2018-04-16
How to Solve Common Skin Problems in Pets
Skin problems can be of great discomfort to your furkid. There are several reasons your beloved pet may be suffering from skin problems including: diet, the environment, and allergies. In fact, 40% of vet visits are related to skin problems. The most common skin problems...
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2018-04-03
6 Fruits That Are Dangerous for Your Doggy
Fruit can be beneficial and even healthy for your doggy to consume, however, there are certain fruits that can be harmful, leading to loose bowels, kidney failure and ingesting doses of poison into their system. Make sure you do your research before feeding your doggy...
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2018-03-15
Pet Food Labels Explained
Many of us will stand for hours in the supermarket aisles trying to understand what is packaged in the food we’re about to consume, however, very few of us will do the same for our furkids when purchasing their packaged food. Here are some handy...
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