Articles
Changing Your Pet's Diet
06/02/2009 - 09:37
If you have decided to change your pet’s diet, Banfield, The Pet Hospital®, recommends that you feed your pet a combination of the new and old food over a seven-day period to get them used to the new texture and smell. Changing a pet’s diets can trigger diarrhea and other intestinal upsets, especially if the pet has a sensitive stomach, so …Read more »
Try this Healthy Veggie Bone Recipe
06/02/2009 - 09:37
If you are looking for something creative to do on a rainy afternoon, give this veggie bone recipe a try. Your pup is sure to enjoy munching on this nutritious snack. Remember to count each serving into your four-legged friend’s daily calories to help keep your pet healthy. Healthy Veggie Bones Ingredients: 3 cups minced parsley 1/4 cup carrots, chopped very fine 1/4 cup shredded …Read more »
From the Vet's Files: How Treats From the Frying Pan Turned Into Pancreatitis
06/02/2009 - 09:37
We always had a concern about Rosie, a 5-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, whose owners consistently fed her table foods. On one occasion recently, they gave her a piece of ham. Twenty-four hours later, she was vomiting. When she was brought in to us for a workup, we diagnosed pancreatitis–an inflammatory disease of the pancreas. We started her on supportive therapy …Read more »
Voluntary Dog Biscuit Recall Issued for U.S. and Canada
06/02/2009 - 09:37
With the recent FDA announcement of a salmonella investigation involving peanut butter products distributed through the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), PetSmart began working closely with all of our vendors to verify whether there are any implications for customers and their pets through the products sold in stores. Although we are not aware of any reported cases of injury or illness related …Read more »
Cleaning Stains and Removing Odors
04/24/2009 - 09:21
When cleaning up after a pet has had an accident, the goal is not only to clean the area, but neutralize the odor to deter repeat visits. Because dogs and cats have a keen sense of smell, and because the ammonia smell of urine acts as an attractant, they will often go back to the same spot to eliminate. Though …Read more »
What Causes Lawn Burn and How You Can Prevent It
04/24/2009 - 09:21
If your dog does her business in your backyard, you may have noticed yellow patches of dead grass appearing across your green lawn. These “lawn burns” are caused by your pup’s waste, mainly her urine. Before you line your yard with puppy pads, here are some tips to repair those burn marks and restore your lawn to one you both …Read more »
House Training 101: Learning the Basics
04/23/2009 - 15:26
Know Where to Go Consistency is key when training your pet where to relieve himself. The more often you take your dog outside when he has to go, the sooner he'll learn that he's always supposed to go outside. Once you become familiar with your pet's routine, you'll start recognizing the signs (circling, sniffing at one spot) that he has …Read more »
