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How to Help Your Dog Overcome the Flu

February 9, 2013 By

Dogs, just like people, are susceptible to flu. However, the flu strains that affect dogs is different from the human strains. In dogs, however, if the flu does not present its symptoms, and is therefore left untreated, dog flu can turn into a much more serious case or problem of pneumonia. Dog Flu which is also called ‘canine influenza’ is a very contagious respiratory condition in dogs. It’s caused by a type A ‘influenza virus’ which is labeled as H3N8.

 

Signs to Know Your Dog May Have the Flu

A flu usually produces the following symptoms: Nasal congestion and sometimes discharge, difficulty in breathing through the nose, occasional coughing, a mild fever, runny eyes, sneezing, general lethargy in the dog’s mood, and also the loss of appetite. Although these symptoms may and can make your dog feel relatively uncomfortable and uneasy, they are not really severe. Most healthy dogs will usually get over a common cold within, say, a week without need for any treatment, that is, as long as the dog is kept warm enough and well hydrated.

 

Ways To Help Your Dog Overcome the Flu:

  • Always keep your dog dry and warm. Limit its time spent outside during cold weather. The cold air usually makes the dog’s bronchial tubes constrict, this on turn makes it very difficult for the dog to breathe.
  • Provide the dog with extra-nutrition. For example, you can give your dog boiled chicken with brown rice so as to coax the dog to eat. By doing this you will ensure your dog keeps his/her strength up while also providing the dog’s immune system with support.
  • You can run a cool-mist vaporizer around or near your dog’s resting or sleeping area so as to help keep the dog’s bronchial tubes well moistened.
  • You can encourage your dog to drink some liquids, you may even have to tempt your dog with low-sodium chicken broth in order for your dog to take some liquid. This will mostly help in keeping the nasal secretions much thinner and thus less likely to clog the dog’s nose.
  • You can also administer some children’s flu medicine, that is, as long as the dosage and type of medicine is approved by your dog’s veterinarian. This will not necessarily cure your dog’s flu, but it will help ease the dog’s flu symptoms and also make him/her feel more comfortable and at ease.
  • You can also take your dog to the veterinarian. The vet can then test your dog to make sure it does in fact have the flu and prescribe the necessary medications that will make your dog feel more comfortable and at ease. A broad spectrum of anti-biotics in case of a secondary infection may also be perscribed.
  • Always remember to keep water near your dog. Your dog needs to constantly take water so as to help flush out/rid the flu. Though you cannot really force your dog to drink the water, simply having the water near your dog should suffice.
  • Don’t walk your dog when he/she is sick. Your dog, just like any other sick animal, will need to rest.
  • Keep all your other dogs away from the sick one. The dog flu spreads from animal to animal quite easily through the nose.
Filed Under: Dog Health

Could Magnetic Therapy Help Heal Your Pet?

December 25, 2012 By

Our pets share not only our lives and homes, but also some of the medical problems, such as kidney disease, arthritis, joint problems, and immune system disorders, and so on. This not only leads to the deterioration in the quality of their lives, but also mounting vet bills. Sadly, conventional treatments are not always successful. It has been observed,, however, that magnetic therapy for pets has proved to be an inexpensive and safe method of managing most of these ailments.

The main principle behind magnetic therapy is scientifically sound and simple. A magnetic can align molecules in one direction, and it’s the same “attraction” that we see when a magnet is placed over any metal object. Since living beings, including animals are made of billions of tiny molecules, the use of magnets over specific body areas can help in aligning the molecules, stimulating the circulation, and speeding up the healing process.

Magnetic therapy for pets is mainly successful because cats and dogs possess a much faster blood circulation than humans, and the magnetic field is easily absorbed in the body. This treatment has been tried by thousands of pet owners and most of them have reported positive changes in their pets within days.

Magnetic therapy can also be used along with other medical treatments, without any adverse results. Research has shown that magnetic therapy offers good results with skeletal and muscle issues, such as arthritis in the knees and the elbows. In most of the cases, there is marked improvement in hip dysplasia with the use of magnetic therapy for pets. As magnets speeds up the healing process, they help in healing the injuries more quickly.

Magnetic therapy for pets also relieves all types of pain due to organ disorders and reduces the effects of epilepsy. It is also great for treating strains and sprains. The biggest challenge with this therapy is to devise ways to keep the animal in contact with the magnets. The best way to accomplish this is with the help of a magnetic bed. Numerous pet owners report that their arthritic cat or dog has shown remarkable improvement by sleeping on these types of beds.

Some pets instinctively seek the magnetic therapy treatment and lie on the bed throughout the day. Maybe, they appreciate the relief they get upon using this therapy and want more! Large dogs and horses can also benefit by using a magnetic blanket that is wrapped around them. For use on specific muscle or joints, small magnetic strips can be applied by wrapping a gauze around them. In some cases, a magnetic collar is a best idea as magnetic properties are easily absorbed through the carotid artery of pets.

Best thing about magnetic therapy for pets is that is cost is quite reasonable. The number of magnets to be used and their strength depends upon the size of pet and its medical condition. Of course, small animals would need smaller magnets with a strength of around 750 gauss/80m Tesla to be successfully absorbed in the pet’s blood stream. There are absolutely no side effects of this therapy, and the theory behind the use of various magnets has been amply proved. Our pets rely on us and it’s our duty to keep them healthy and safe. Magnetic therapy for pets is the most cost effective and the safest way to do just that.

Filed Under: Cat Health, Dog Health

DIY Holistic Flea Shampoo for Pets

December 13, 2012 By

We love our dogs and we want them to be happy and healthy all the time. Fleas, not only cause our pets discomfort, but they cause them to have to go through a harsh flea removal process and application of chemicals that are not good for them. Some dog owners even have to repeat the process of washing their dogs with these chemicals just to get the fleas out. These harsh chemicals are not good for our dogs; and as it is with humans, natural ingredients are always the safer choice for their well-being.

The best way to counter the problem of fleas on your pet’s body is to create a DIY flea shampoo, made of natural ingredients, that are not only effective, but also very safe for your pet and safe for you when you make the application.

Here are three DIY flea shampoo recipes that you can make to get rid of those unwanted fleas on your pet.

1. Basic Dog Flea Shampoo
This is a very simple recipe that requires just 3 things from your kitchen: filtered water, an unscented and dye-free liquid dish soap, and an apple cider vinegar. You just need to mix a cup of each and put the mixture into clean bottles. You can use it on your dog the same way you would an ordinary dog shampoo. Just remember to let your pet soak for 5 minutes before rinsing off the suds. This will ensure that the fleas will evacuate your pet’s coat in that amount of time.

2. Organic Dog Flea Shampoo
For this DIY shampoo, you may need to visit a nearby grocer or a health food grocery store. You will need to boil three teaspoons of the soap wort root. Add a cup of dried lavender, 1/4 cup of citronella or lemon grass, and a half cup of peppermint. After boiling, turn off the heat. Make sure to soak the dried herbs for an hour and wait for the mixture to cool before straining out the herbs. You can then put the liquid in a bottle and shake well before using it on your dog.

3. Itch Reliever Dog Flea Shampoo
This recipe uses ingredients you can find in your kitchen. Dissolve 2 vitamin E tablets in one cup of hot water. Add one tablespoon of lavender oil, a tablespoon of orange oil or lemon, a tablespoon of aloe vera juice, a tablespoon of colloidal oatmeal, and a half cup of unscented and dye-free dish soap. Once all of these ingretients are completely dissolved into a mixture, pour them into clean bottles.

Just like the first dog flea shampoo instructions, make sure let the solutions soak into your pet’s coat for 5 minutes. One important tip to remember is that peppermint and oils from lavender and lemon are important ingredients in repelling not only fleas, but also mosquito and other insects. So, if you’re thinking of switching from a chemical based, dog flea shampoo to a natural, holistic, home-made one, then these DIY flea shampoos are your best bet.

Filed Under: Dog Health

Signs of Pet Anxiety

October 30, 2012 By

Most of our beloved pets have the tendencies to suffer from several types of anxieties. It is actually some of the biggest complaints among many pet owners. Identifying a pet’s traits when they are under stress is very necessary. The background of your pet(s) is very important in identifying the anxiety in them. Pet owners in such case should acknowledge the disorders and treat them appropriately. Common sources of anxiety will include: separation, which results to loneliness when the owner is not around, changes in households or changes in lifestyle.

Listed below is among the most common signs of anxiety in pets.

  1. When your pets become so destructive, they could be suffering from anxiety. They will normally tear up furniture or anything in their surroundings.
  2. On the other hand, you may find your pet chewing itself. Other pets such as doves and other bird species may start plucking off their feathers.
  3. Sudden change in behavior is a strong indicator of anxiety. When a dog or cat starts urinating on the floor or carpets, they could be stressed.
  4. Your pet could start losing focus. Sometimes, your dog may stop responding to your instruction. On the other hand, they could be having a hard time listening to the caregiver, which is a strong indicator of anxiety.
  5. When a pet shows a lot of aggression towards people or even to fellow animals, your animal may be suffering from anxiety. This symptom is majorly associated with dogs and cats.
  6. To end the list, your pet may sometimes seem hyper or even restless. A sudden change of behavior resulting to restlessness is brought about by anxiety.

Here are some of the ways that may help in resolving pet’s anxiety.

Supplements

The use of supplements is very important. The use of bee pollen, Valerian and ginger root are best known in relieving anxiety. On the other hand, the right nutrition for your pet could be a solution to your pet’s anxiety.

Talk to Your Pet

One of the most effective ways of decreasing your pet’s anxiety is talking to the pet. Upon identifying the source of anxiety, try communicating verbally with your pet. Try assuring them you will be back, if the anxiety is resulting from loneliness. Giving them extra amount of love and support will help them cope.

Color Therapy

Color therapy works wonders. Research through muscle testing has proved that baby pink seems to work wonders. Other colors such as baby blue and baby yellow works wonder. These colors give a calming effect to animals relieving anxiety.

Flowers

Animals with anxiety could be aided by flower remedies and essences. Large varieties of flowers such as the Bach flower are vital in relieving anxiety.

Massage

Massage is another well known remedy to curb anxiety in animals. The relaxing effects brought about by massage have lasting beneficial effects. Animals such as the rabbits and chinchillas are easily cured by head massages.

It is vital that you identify whether your pet has other related medical conditions. Conditions such as bladder infections will usually cause your pet anxiety. Before going the extra mile on the above remedies, it is advised that you consult your veterinarian for detailed examination.

Filed Under: Cat Health, Cats, Dog Health, Dogs

Pet Loneliness – Signs Your Pet is Lonely and How to Handle it

October 25, 2012 By

Did you know that pets have the capability of feeling lonely? Just as human beings feel lonely when in solitude too often, pets also have the tendency of feeling lonely in such environments too. Such a feeling usually has a negative effect on the pet and may lead to some behavioral issues that may become unpleasant to its owner. As a pet owner, it is important that you know just how to detect and go about pet loneliness in order to avoid the aftermath of such loneliness. Furthermore, your pet will serve its purpose better if it is well taken care of and always has company.

There are many ways you can detect pet loneliness. However, you need to be keen, as such signs may easily pass off as the normal tantrums that may be thrown by the pet. The most common sign of pet loneliness is when the pet forgets that it is housebroken. The pet may start defecating and urinating in inappropriate areas. The most intriguing part is that they will always do this at least 30 minutes after you have left. This basically means that the pet is seeking attention that it feels is not getting. Diarrhea and vomiting due to stress levels that are high usually occurs in extreme cases.

The lonely pet may start developing destructive tendencies in addition to relieving themselves in restricted areas. Due to separation anxiety, the pet may decide to destroy everything that has your scent on it. This includes items like your shoes, clothes, and even furniture. Such aggressive and hyperactive tendencies are normally due to the anxiety. If it is a dog, it will go about destroying parts around the compound that it knows you wouldn’t want destroyed as it seeks attention. This may even make you start feeling some anger towards your pet and even at times think that your pet is coming down with something.

Treating pet loneliness does not entail visiting a veterinary doctor, though this is an option. As long as you have a grasp of the condition that your pet is going through, you will be able to help your pet overcome loneliness. The best way to go around this situation is avoiding medication and embracing methods that will help the pet holistically. Creating more quality time for your pet is one of the best ways to go. This way, you and your pet will be able to interact joyfully and in time the pet will be able to overcome the loneliness it feels. You may want to find the pet an alternative companion to keep it company while you are away. This way the pet will not feel lonely at all. This does not necessarily mean getting another pet. You could hire a pet sitter or have a nearby friend or teenager stop by and play with your pet during the hours you are away. Alternatively you can enroll your pet in a day care service. This way the pet will not feel lonely while you’re away as it will be able to interact with other pets and their keepers. In this way you will be treating pet loneliness without necessarily using anti-depressants that may be prescribed by the veterinary doctor.

Filed Under: Dog Health, Dogs

How to Potty Train Your Puppy

October 17, 2012 By

Having a new puppy in your home can be a a great joy but it also come with several responsibilities. While you will love playing with your puppy, cleaning after it can bring a lot of stress. Puppy potty training tips can help you prevent your new puppy from ruining your carpet. Below are some tips on how you can potty train your puppy.

First of all, you will need to establish the time you want to start training your puppy. This is because the ability of the puppy to learn may differ depending on its age, with older puppies learning fast, as compared to their younger counterparts. Puppies of seven to eight weeks tend to learn well and you may want to wait until then. You will also need to be patient and avoid scolding the puppy every time it eliminates in the house.

Puppies tend to behave in a certain way when they are about to eliminate and identifying these signs will be important in puppy potty training. For instance, a puppy will dig on the floor, sniff around, and become restless. Watch out for these clues after feeding your puppy or when it’s sleeping. Additionally, ensure that you take it to the potty after eating, before sleeping, and the first thing after waking up.

Having a speicific spot can make the learning easier for the puppy. Choose a specific spot in your home so that every time the puppy wants to poop it can run there. Like kids, puppies love praise so make sure to praise your puppy every time it eliminates in the right spot.  This can go along way in reinforcing the good behavior.

Verbal cues should be used in puppy potty training. Some of the words that you can use include “outside” or “potty”. For instance, when you see the puppy eliminating in the house you should use a firm tone to stop it. The firm tone will force it to stop so you can take it outside.

Some times it is advisable to keep the puppy in an inclosed place so you can monitor it. You can put it in a kennel or a crate but not all day long since the young puppy needs to go out. Alternatively, you may want to put it on a leash or fence off the kitchen, laundry or bathroom area for it to stay in.

Accidents are bound to happen despite your efforts to teach the puppy to eliminate in the defined potty area. If you find the puppy just when its about to eliminate, you should startle it and command it to go outside. In case it has already eliminated you should clean the surface and instead of rubbing its nose in the poop, apply vinegar. Vinegar smells like the urine of another dog and the puppy will avoid going near the place at all costs.

Keep in mind that puppy potty training is not instantaneous. By being patient and consistent you will be able to achieve the task before you. Finally, always remember to compliment the puppy every time it remembers to use the potty since this will act as a motivation and positive reinforcement.

Filed Under: Dog Health, Dogs

Pet Reiki – Healing Energy for Your Pets

October 4, 2012 By

Reiki offers benefits to both humans and animals. It is gentle technique that promotes healing and relaxation. Being non-invasive, it never causes any harm, and is best to complement traditional veterinary medicine and other holistic healing methods. Minimally, the recipient actually feels the flow of peacefulness and relaxation during the session.

Pet Reiki can be one of the best forms of spiritual healing for your pet. Being gentle and safe, it is a non-intrusive therapy that allows gentle healing of pets for any kind of pain, illness, emotional problems or injuries.

All those who have pets are now turning to Pet Reiki for healing animals because it not only improves the happiness and health of their pets, but it also heals them mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally by using just pure vibrational energy and the palms of the hands.

Being highly intuitive, animals absorb the energies of their masters, including emotional balance, stress, and tension, and easily become unsettled and unbalanced due to these negative energies. With an healing session of Pet Reiki, one can successfully remove these blocks and release the pet from this energy and help in regaining optimal happiness and health.

For pets, Reiki is one of the best healing methods as it is primarily energy based and effective from distance. This is great for dealing with aggressive or feral animals, and can also be offered to them in cages, or in some outdoor setting. Pet Reiki is wonderful for shelter animals, who mostly have kennel anxiety and have suffered greatly in past.

The Pet Reiki therapy sessions may vary in number, length, and approach. Mostly, in the first session, the therapist familiarizes themselves with your pet and will try to establish a rapport. They will gather background information about the pet’s lifestyle and health, and what you want to achieve. After the first session, all subsequent sessions may last between 20-45 minutes, depending on the needs of the pet.

During the healing session, no treatment table is used, as most of the dogs and cats prefer to sit or lie down on floor, in the owner’s lap or in some comfortable chair. The therapist takes a hands-on approach and uses a fixed set of various hand positions that are suitable for pets. Being a gentle process, the pets find it welcoming and soothing.

Sometimes dogs and cats may get nervous or even aggressive as they don’t like being touched by the strangers. For this reason, Pet Reiki is best as it can be administered from distance. This approach works well, as energy flows just in the same way as if it is being given “hands-on”.

Pets respond well to Reiki treatment, and it is great particularly for dealing with pains, strains, back problems, and aches. Pet Reiki also reduces anxiety, stress, coat or skin problems, and nervousness, and also helps in dealing with some behavioral problems in pets.

Being totally natural way of healing, Pet Reiki allows your pet to maintain optimal health. Many pet owners are now becoming more and more attracted to Pet Reiki because it helps in healing without any need for frequent and expensive visits to a vet. It is also a wonderful for preventative well-being for a pet. Pet Reiki is beneficial even if there are no signs of discomfort. Reiki is pure, universal Love, and there is never a negative reaction or consequence to it.

Pet Reiki is performed by Reiki Master, but can also be performed by you, once you learn the techniques. Once you master Pet Reiki, you can heal your pet and even yourself, whenever you wish, and best of all, it’s totally free.

Filed Under: Cat Health, Cats, Dog Health, Dogs, Pet Reiki

How to Cope When a Pet is Sick

September 11, 2012 By

Once in a while, life brings us challenges that we are forced to find a way to overcome. Some of these challenges include the grief that is caused when you have a sick pet, worse off when the diagnosis is dire. One gets to experience a number of emotions when one is about to lose a pet that is like family. There are a number of ways that you can use to rise above this and cope when a pet is ill.

The first and most important step in any coping mechanism is to sit back and take a breath. This will let you calm down and give you time to gain perspective on your new found situation. This can also be a good time to find ways to meditate to ensure that you remain rational, even when the situation is dire.

One may also want to write things down. This is the best way to keep up with all of your pet’s requirements at this time of need. It can also be a good way in which you will record any questions that you have for your vet. This is important as it will enable you to make your pet more comfortable at its time of need.

Find a way in which you can seek the support of all those around you. This includes your family and friends. This should also be the time when you engage in discussions with any children or teens that may have had a special bond with the pet. This is intended to prepare them for the inevitable end, in the case of a terminally ill pet. It will also be a good way to find solutions to any concerns they may have.

Take comfort and solace in your pet, treasuring every moment that you still have to share with one another. This is also the time when you make the animal as comfortable as possible. This is dependent on the pets given personality as each is different in terms of what they like and what they may dislike. Reiki is a wonderfully comforting experience for both owner and pet in this tough time. The healing energy can help ease the pet’s physical pain, as well as the owner’s emotional pain from seeing their furry loved one suffering.

Probably the most important piece of advice is that you should remain positive. It may be easy to be overly pessimistic about the situation, especially in cases where you are fearful that your friend may be departing for good. There are different ways to remain positive. One that may be helpful is to put down on paper all that you love about your pet or memories of the happy times you have shared together.

As much as finding out ways to help your pet is important, try to avoid the pieces of advice that will make you more depressed about the situation. This may include different points of view that point to a negative outcome and in some cases seeking treatments for your pet that may not be helpful.

Some of these measures may help you move through the trying times when a pet is sick, terminally ill and/or it has left you. The most important thing to remember is that family and friends will be there to support you and you should find solace in the times you have been together.

Filed Under: Cat Health, Cats, Dog Health, Dogs

Pet Exercise

September 3, 2012 By

Why It’s Important to Get Your Pet Exercise, and How Can You Do It

Everyone knows of the great benefits of having a pet around the house. They’re great companions, they make you feel good, and they are even good for your health and well-being.

However, it’s too easy for pet owners to forget that their pets need exercise. Here are some of the reasons your pets need exercise, followed by some ways to make it happen.

The Benefits of Pet Exercise

Sometimes people forget about the fact that pets are living, breathing beings with their own needs. In a lot of respects, they’re just like people, and the need for exercise is the same.

People need to get more exercise because it keeps them happy and healthy. An adequate amount of exercise keeps their blood pressure down, is good for their heart, helps them sleep better, and acts as a stress reliever. Most of the reasons your doctor tells you that you should start an exercise plan also apply to your pets.

However, there is one big difference between the benefits of people exercise and pet exercise.

If your pet doesn’t get enough exercise, they will cause trouble. If they don’t have an outlet for the energy they have built up, they will chew things, jump on stuff, bark and generally annoy you in a variety of different ways until that energy is released.

How to Get Exercise for Your Dog

Walking

This is an oldie, but a goodie. Every dog loves to take a good, long walk and it’s an easy way for you to get exercise at the same time, while enjoying the great outdoors. If your dog is well trained, you can take him or her to a big field and let them roam free, provided they listen to your commands.

Teach Them to Fetch

This is another staple, but it requires a little more training for some dogs. If you can teach a dog to chase a ball and bring it back to you, they can get exercise in your backyard or even down your hallway.

Dog Parks

The number of dog parks has increased dramatically over the last few years. They are great places to take your dogs and let them run around and play with the other dogs. An added benefit of dog parks is that it promotes socialization for both pet and owner.

Let’s not forget that cats need exercise too!

It may be enjoyable to watch your cat sleep and snuggle all day in hundreds of positions and places, but they need to get up and move around too.  Cats are hunters so try these things to get them to be more active.

How to Get Exercise for Your Cat

String

You can drag a string around the house and let your cat chase it. You can attach the string to a stick for you to hold so you don’t get scratched. You can also attach a feather or bell or small cat toy to the other end for your cat to “catch”.

Water Bottle Lids

Cats like to bat these around like they’re playing soccer and they can keep your cat busy for a while. You can even attach a string to them so you don’t find random lids all over the place.

Play Chase Outside

It would be very cool to teach a cat to fetch an object you throw but realistically, they’ll just chase it. But no worries, you’ll BOTH get exercise with this game! Find a ball or cat toy to throw or drag around outside and watch your cat go, if they’re in the mood of course. Some cats love tennis balls because they are “furry” and can grip and groom them like an animal. When you throw the ball past the cat, he is likely to go into hunt mode and chase it down and pounce on it. You just have to go get it or find a partner to play with to keep the game going, unless you have a cool cat who has learned to fetch.

Exercising your pet will help them maintain their weight, health, and well-being, while keeping them and YOU happy. It will also be a very special bonding experience and may even become a stress-relieving ritual for you both to take pleasure in.

Filed Under: Cat Health, Cats, Dog Health, Dogs

Importance of Homemade Pet Food

August 29, 2012 By

In this modern era, people are fairly knowledgeable and well-informed about what is more beneficial for them. What is best for their pets is certainly one of the most important fields of where pet owners are becoming aware. Pet owners are no longer fooled by the attractive and catchy marketing tactics of commercial pet food companies. They are looking for various homemade pet food options.

With the passage of time, pet owners have started to become aware of the risks and dangers involved in commercial pet foods. Their eyebrows are raised every time they hear headlines of pets dying due to the negligence of the commercial pet food companies, so they are not sitting back and letting their pets have kibbles as the only dietary option. Pet owners are becoming more cognizant of the fact that commercial foods can contain things that can harm the well-being of their beloved pet. It was not that long ago that pet owners started checking into the labels to know what was in the food. Previously, the only thing that had to be checked was if the product contained corn. Now, they know it is not adequate!

Pet food companies are very aware of different tricks that can make us buy their products, and they have been using them for the long time. What they actually do is mention meat at the first or second spot on their ingredients list, which makes pet owners think that meat is the main source of protein in the food. However, the fact is, that meat plays little to zero role in providing proteins to your dog or cat. The maximum amount of protein comes from plants and other sources. This is because plant based sources are an easy option for the pet food manufacturers and aid them in boosting the protein record on their labels.

If you think deep, it would be easier for you to establish that there is very little meat in the commercial pet food. The reason is that meat consists of 75-80% of water; so how can nuggets be so dry? This is because there is a very little meat in it, and in its place, they have soybean meal, soy, corn gluten meal, brewers rice, and some preservatives and dyes. All of these ingredients offer the pet food companies an easy and cheap option for proteins. But, now people are becoming aware of the real differences between a commercial pet food and homemade pet food.

The dangers and risks to your pet’s health and general well-being are not worth it, especially when there are some good alternatives available. Considering the fact that pets have been living with humans for the very long time, eating commercial food has been a very recent thing for them. Domestic pets have survived without eating any commercial food in past times. Homemade pet food carries more nutritional value than any bowl of kibble. Making homemade pet food recipes by using ingredients that provide excellent nutritional value is something that can really do a lot of good to your pet’s health. Therefore, homemade pet food is the best option for the proper health and well-being of your beloved pet.

Check out our natural dog food  and natural cat food pages to find healthy alternatives to commercial pet food. Your pet deserves the best of everything, including nutrition!

Filed Under: Cat Health, Dog Health
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