Diabetes and Your Pet: What You Should Know
April 24, 2009
Diabetes is somewhat common in pets, occurring in one in 500 dogs and cats.
Diabetes is a disorder in which the body produces little or no insulin, or cannot use the insulin it does produce properly. Insulin is a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar.
Nutrition for Small-sized Dogs
April 24, 2009
Despite their smaller stature, small-sized dogs are often the first to speak and the last to back down. They tend to rely on their wit and clever nature to make up for their small physical state.
Small Dogs Aren't Just "Smaller"
As you might expect, small dogs differ from larger dog breeds in more ways than reduced size.
Senior Foods for Dogs
April 24, 2009
As your dog ages he may benefit from a senior diet. While not much is known about the nutrition of older dogs, we know:
Keep Your Cat Safe This Summer
April 24, 2009
When temperatures heat up, so does your pet. Here's how to help your cat cool it during the summer months.
Basic nutrients every pet needs
April 24, 2009
Along with regular exercise and veterinary care, careful feeding is perhaps the best way you can contribute to your pet's prolonged good health.
These are the basic nutrients every pet needs
Life Stages and How Life Stage Dog Foods Differ
April 24, 2009
When shopping for dog food, it is common to buy by the brand. Beyond the brand of the food, you should take into consideration the life stage of your dog. Life stages refer to the various developmental stages of a pet's life. For dogs it means puppy, adult, senior and for some dogs, a lower calorie diet for inactive or …Read more »
Choosing the right food for your dog
April 24, 2009
Most foods are available in specific formulations tailored to match your dog's age, breed, weight and activity level, called life-stage formulas. Most brands are divided by life stage into the following categories.
How Often Should You Take Your Cat To The Vet?
April 24, 2009
Think about the regular care we receive throughout our life time from pediatricians, dentists, physicians, allergists, ophthalmologists, and so on. Why settle for anything less for your Pet? Now think about the fact that Pets age an average of seven years for every one of ours--and it's clear why regular care is so critical.
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV): What It is And Ways To Avoid It
April 24, 2009
Is your cat at risk?
Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) can be spread through the placenta before birth, through the mother's milk, or from an infected cat, usually through bite wounds or breeding. Keeping your cat indoors and away from infected cats is the best way to avoid the risk of FIV infection. Keeping your Pet indoors also minimizes the chances …Read more »
Preventing Cat-astrophic Weight Gain
April 24, 2009
Obesity in cats is becoming an ever-increasing problem as cats become more popular pets. Better quality diets such as premium advanced nutrition foods, while good for the overall health of your cat, can lead to obesity if the cat is an overeater. And while living indoors keeps your cat safe from loss, injury and disease, they may not be getting …Read more »
