Archive for March, 2010

Special Pet Food Report- Fluoride levels in Pet Food

30 Mar 2010

No Comment  pet food

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Health risks of food
————————————–Before I get to the article on Fluoride levels in Pet Food, I wanted to highlight a few important points.  In general, North American dogs and cats are NOT especially healthy- especially when you look at ALL the dollars spent on Veterinary Care. A number of pretty prevalent diseases, such as Allergies, Arthritis, Diabetes, Urinary Tract Disease, Cancer, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease and Dental Disease ALL have direct connections to Diet.  Dry Kibble was popularized in North America as a CONVENIENCE for Pet Owners..of course foods like Cheese Slices also arose at that time. 

 It was NOT designed with your pet’s health in mind.  For example lets talk about cats. Read the rest of this entry »

Wide Variation in Calorie Content Among ‘Low Calorie’ Pet Foods

22 Mar 2010

No Comment  Pet Care Advice

Here is an article which re-inforces my prevailing
skepticism of the Pet Food Industry:

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Wide Variation in Calorie Content Among ‘Low Calorie’ Pet Foods
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ScienceDaily (Jan. 28, 2010) — Dog and cat owners buying weight-
control diets for their overweight pets are faced with a confusing
two-fold variation in calorie density, recommended intake, and wide
range cost of low-calorie pet foods, according to a study by the
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Read the rest of this entry »

7 Signs your Pet needs a Supplement

14 Mar 2010

No Comment  dog supplements

Does your pet need a supplement?  Well good question…The most common answer is : SO long as you are feeding a ‘Good Quality’ Dry Veterinary Approved Food, then NO.But imagine HOW things can change… That is clearly  NOT the best advice.

For instance that supposed ‘healthy’ dry food was causing many a dog to become overweight on TOO much carbohydrate, and turning TOO many cats into Diabetics.

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So Here are my TOP 7 SIGNS that your pet should be on a Supplement: Read the rest of this entry »

Help for Clipping Your Dogs Nails

12 Mar 2010

No Comment  dog grooming

Hello Everyone,Today, We are going to look at nail clipping for your dog.  This topic comes up regularly.

So… How do you clip your dog’s nails?
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Your dog’s toenails require regular care. Clipping their nails every month or two is a great habit to get into.  It’s true that some dogs need their nails clipped  less frequently as they wear them down naturally from walking on hard surfaces.

Regular clipping is more for smaller dogs that get only a little exercise.

THE FIRST STEP involves selecting a nail trimming tool for dogs (see you local pet shop). Read the rest of this entry »

Pet Grooming Tools

04 Mar 2010

No Comment  dog grooming

Every single owner should have a basic working knowledge of how to  groom their dogs because it makes an awful lot of difference to not only how a dog looks but also to how he or she feels.

You may think that soap, brush and a towel will be enough for the job but, did you know that you need at least the basics for grooming your dog? This means a brush, comb, scissors and nail clippers. Read the rest of this entry »

Dog Grooming Vs Professional Grooming

03 Mar 2010

No Comment  dog grooming

I have heard a lot of dog owners asking if home grooming is better than professional grooming.  Dog grooming is effectively the cleaning of a dog and there are two persons who can groom your dog; a professional dog groomer and
yourself. Read the rest of this entry »

Choosing The Right Dog Groomer

03 Mar 2010

No Comment  dog grooming

Sometimes we dog owners tend to be busy or just plain lazy when it comes to grooming their dog because of this we will try to hire or send our dog to a professional groomer.

But let me ask you, HOW ARE YOU GOING TO BE SURE IF HE/SHE IS IN THE RIGHT HANDS? Read the rest of this entry »

Dog Grooming Pros and Cons Part 2

02 Mar 2010

No Comment  dog grooming

So, last time we discussed the advantages of grooming your dog at home. Today we will look at the advantages and disadvantages of sending your dog to a professional dog groomer. Read the rest of this entry »

Why Conventional Medicine Is Not Enough

01 Mar 2010

No Comment  Pet General Health

Today’s article is controversial, but does make ONE big point- Think OUTSIDE the box.FACT: The incidence of serious diseases, such as Cancer is far TOO high. 50% of dogs over the age of 7 will get some form of Cancer.  Clearly we are doing many things WRONG for this to happen.  So perhaps Conventional medicine doesn’t have ALL the answers.. Read the rest of this entry »