Travelling with your pet?

Traveling With Your Pet By Monica Samson More people than ever before treat their pets with unconditional love and care. It is very common for pets to be welcomed into families not as a pet but as a member of the family. Pet owners are eager to take their pets out on family vacations as well. With this growing number of traveling dog’s we have also seen a spike in pet friendly hotels. More than ever, pet owners are willing to take their pets on an international vacation too! Hotels.com…

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Canine Cancer Cuisine

Canine Cancer Cuisine There are no ten commandments or easy-to-follow plans for feeding an animal with cancer, but healthy and tempting cuisine is a good place to start for canines with cancer. Written by Suzi Beber | Photography by Julie Austin One diet does not fit all, and what works well today may not be tolerated tomorrow. Tastes change and regular feeding schedules can be turned upside down. The guidance of a veterinarian or nutritionist can give a better idea of what to expect, but here are a few important…

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Raw Food: Truth or Fiction

By Robert Mueller Give your dog a fighting chance with a healthy diet. Concerned pet parents who are actively searching for the very best in nutrition for their dogs need to be able to discern fact from fiction when making a decision whether to switch their dog’s diet. With the recent recalls of pet food, pet owners that have been buying kibble and canned food all their life are now beginning to question the safety, value and benefits of feeding a heat processed pet food.   Each side of the…

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Your pet can make you sick

Dr. Bruno Chomel, report co-author and professor of zoonoses at University of California School of Veterinary Medicine at Davis You might want to think twice before snuggling in bed at night with Fido or Fluffy. According to a report published in the February issue of the public health journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, seemingly healthy pets can carry parasites, bacteria or viruses that cause mild to life-threatening illness in people. Of the 250 zoonotic diseases — infections transmitted between animals and people — more than 100 are derived from domestic pets,…

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Great exercises for you and your pup

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Garcia, DVM Sure, dog is man’s best friend — but our furry companions are more like us than you may realize. Case in point: To maximize dog health, it’s critical for Fido to get regular exercise. Keeping your pet healthy has a lot to do with good nutrition, but just like people, dogs are becoming more and more sedentary these days. Consider this: You can help promote good dog health by getting your pet up and moving. Doggy Exercises For Your Pet — and You Follow…

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Healthy Paws Pet Insurance covers everything that matters including injuries, illnesses, genetic conditions, and emergency care. With unlimited lifetime benefits, protect your pet with the #1 customer-rated pet insurance plan! Get a free quote and let Healthy Paws pay your vet bills while you care for your pet.   When it comes to our pets, my hubby and I will spend whatever it takes to give them the best medical care possible. Like so many other people today, we consider them to be members of the family. Our dog, Misha,…

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Steroids do more harm than good

By Robert Mueller Environmental allergies are the biggest trigger. Detoxification is an essential part of the body’s metabolic process. The key organ that is involved in this process is the liver. Because the liver is constantly bombarded with toxic chemicals both of internal and external origin, a wide range of toxins need to be neutralized.  Many factors contribute to the accumulation of toxins in the body. These factors include: 1. Nutritional deficiencies caused by soil depletion and improperly formulated diets. 2. Specific imbalances created by processed food (kibble).  3. Drugs…

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Is your dog suffering from malnutrition?

    Is Your Dog Merely Surviving Or Is He Thriving? Some dog owners believe their dog is completely healthy on a kibble diet, but there are some important nutrients that are not yet deemed essential under the official nutritional guidelines for pet foods. Young animals can appear to be full of life and the picture of health but what is going on inside their bodies as they grow, mature and reach their senior years? As dogs age, their owners may find they just don’t have the same vitality they…

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