Supplements
April 23, 2009
Supplements are available to address a number of health needs including:
Skin and Coat
If you've ruled out fleas as a cause of your dog's excessive itching, the most likely culprit is dry skin. A supplement rich in essential fatty acids will help with dry skin, plus make his coat extra shiny.
Joint Pain and Stiffness
Natural Chews
April 23, 2009
Pig Ears and Chew Hooves and Bones, Oh My! In addition to rawhide, other natural treats include pig ears, chew hooves and bones. Following is some information to help you decide if these treats are right for your pet.
Feeding Facts
April 23, 2009
Feeding the right amount of food is important to your dog's health. Your dog's age, breed, current weight and activity level are all factors to consider when determining how much to feed. Check with your vet and read the food package carefully for recommended feeding guidelines.
Feeding Faux Pas
It doesn't take long to get into a bad habit, …Read more »
Does My Puppy Need Vitamins?
April 23, 2009
If you're feeding your puppy an advanced nutrition diet, additional supplementation probably isn't necessary. But, your dog's age, overall health, exercise level, environment and breed can all be factors to consider in whether or not to add supplements. Your vet may suggest certain supplements at certain times of the year, such as an Omega fatty acid supplement during seasonal shedding …Read more »
An Ounce of Prevention
April 23, 2009
Smart choices and consistent preventive care are the keys to ensuring your dog's consistent good health. Always pay attention to the basics including:
Nutrition - Proper nutrition is the foundation of your pet's good health. Read more about proper nutrition for your dog.
Vaccinations - regularly scheduled vaccinations and boosters protect your dog from many harmful viruses. Read more about …Read more »
Advanced Nutrition Cat Foods
April 23, 2009
Advanced nutrition cat foods are formulated to meet the nutrient needs of your cat by having higher-quality protein sources, no artificial dyes and added antioxidants and vitamins. Ingredients include more real meat, natural additives (natural preservatives like vitamins C and E) and rich carbohydrate sources like rice (one of the most digestible grains). Because higher-quality ingredients are used, advanced nutrition …Read more »
Kitty Cuisine -- Feeding Facts
April 23, 2009
Just like people, cats and kittens need a balanced diet to stay healthy. First, find out what brand of food your new friend was eating before you got her, and continue to feed the same brand. If you need to switch brands, do so gradually by mixing a bit of the new food with the old food and increasing the …Read more »
What Makes a Healthy Diet for Your Cat?
April 23, 2009
You know it's important to feed your cat a healthy diet, but what exactly does that mean?
A healthy diet is one that offers your cat balanced levels of all essential nutrients including:
Proper Feeding for Your Cat From Kitten to Adulthood
April 22, 2009
Kitten
The kitten life stage is marked by an abundance of energy and growth. To support your cat during this stage and ensure she grows up healthy, strong and happy, she requires foods with higher levels of protein, fats, vitamins and minerals to meet her growth and high energy requirements. Feeding food specifically created for kittens is vital since kittens …Read more »
Cat Vaccinations
April 21, 2009
Cats of all ages need routine vaccinations to help them stay healthy. Your cat's vaccination schedule will vary based on her age, overall health, state regulations, vaccination type, and risk of exposure.
In general, kittens usually need several sets of vaccination boosters to provide them with as much …Read more »
