Do I Need to Brush My Cat's Teeth?
April 24, 2009
Yes! Home dental care is one of the best ways to help keep your cat's teeth and gums healthy. Use a moistened, soft, pet or child's toothbrush, finger toothbrush, gauze around a finger or a cotton swab. Be sure to use pet toothpaste - no human toothpaste, baking soda or salt. Use gentle brushing motions to clean the teeth and …Read more »
What Do I Do if My Cat has Fleas?
April 24, 2009
Start a complete flea control program immediately. An effective flea control program MUST address three points: treatment of the pet (or pets), the entire house (and car or motor home), and the yard (deck, garage, etc.). All pets that can contract fleas MUST be treated (fish, birds, reptiles and small and furry pets don't need treatment). There are many safe …Read more »
Can Calorie Information Help Reduce Pet Obesity?
April 24, 2009
"Adding calorie information to pet food labels could help reduce pet obesity," a veterinary group told the Food and Drug Administration last week.
According to a McClatchy Newspapers report, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) said listing the number of calories "per weight of food and per household items such as a can or a cup would prevent owners from overfeeding …Read more »
Did you know ... cats eat in cycles?
April 24, 2009
Many cats eat in cycles, a trait passed down from wild ancestors that hunted for food. Don't mistake these peaks and valleys as signs that your cat dislikes its food. Switching pet food brands frequently in response to your cat's whims can reinforce bad eating habits and create finicky eaters.
For more information about Banfield, The Pet Hospital®, visist …Read more »
Did you know... it's normal for dogs and cats to eat grass?
April 24, 2009
It's normal for dogs and cats to eat grass. In fact, dogs in the wild eat grass to supplement their diet with vegetation. You don't have to discourage your pet from nibbling on grass unless the ground has been treated with herbicides, insecticides or fertilizers, or unless eating grass causes vomiting.
Help Detect Health Problems With This Check-List
April 24, 2009
Early detection of health problems usually prevents unnecessary pain and expense--or worse. If you answer "yes" to one or more of the following questions, please call your veterinarian.
Does Your Pet:
- Tire easily with moderate exercise?
- Have seizures or fainting episodes?
- Seem to have gained or lost weight?
- Act lethargic, disinterested, or depressed?
- Not eat well?
- Vomit?
- Have abnormal bowel …Read more »
Keys To Feeding Your Pet A Balanced Diet
April 24, 2009
How do you make sure your Pet's diet is healthy? Banfield, The Pet Hospital® strongly recommends that you:
- Feed premium Pet foods. Premium foods, like those produced by Royal Canin, are usually sold only at Pet stores like PetSmart. These foods offer high-quality ingredients, are made by companies known for nutrition research, and show a solid track record of quality …Read more »
Bringing cats in from the cold
April 24, 2009
Pretty soon, the frost will be on the trees and that means it's time to start thinking about cold weather safety for your cat. These guidelines will help you protect your pet when the cold creeps up.
New pet know how: your new dog's health
April 24, 2009
Spay & nueter - a one-time surgery; a lifetime benefit
The right thing to do for your dog is to spay her (if female) or neuter him (if male). Because they're no longer distracted by the mating cycle, dogs of both sexes tend to make better pets when they are spayed or neutered; this enables them to develop a closer bond …Read more »
Adoption Know How: Hygiene and Your Dog
April 24, 2009
Grooming your dog for good health
Proper grooming is essential to your dog's health and well-being. Not only does grooming allow you to check for any potential health problems, it gives you an opportunity to spend some "quality" time bonding with your dog.
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