Thanksgiving for Dogs: What They Can and Can’t Eat
Trupanion, the leader in medical insurance for pets, is reminding pet owners that not only can some thanksgiving foods be toxic to your pet, table scraps and extra treats can add up quickly.
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Natural Treatment of Struvite Bladder Stones in Dogs and Cats (Infographic)
Struvite bladder stones or crystals (also known as Triple Phosphate) are the most common type of bladder stones seen in dogs and cats.
Wild Vegetable and Herb Foraging for Pets
Vegetables are obviously an important part of the herbivorous and omnivorous diet. Feeding your pet a variety of nutrient-dense, easily-digested vegetables and herbs can have a delightful impact on their overall well-being, health conditions, breeding, and growth.
Pet Parents Feeding Raw Diets Often Ignore These Risks
Raw feeding (sometimes referred to as a BARF diet) is a growing trend among pet parents who want to provide a more natural diet for their cats and dogs. The idea is simple, feed pets the way their wild ancestors ate: raw meat, bones and organs, often with a few fruits and vegetables thrown in.
Saving Threatened Fish Species in a Home Aquarium
There is a higher calling to fish-keeping that many aquarists take pride in – the preservation of threatened, endangered and even extinct (in the wild) fish species in their home aquariums.
Protect Your Pets From the West Nile Virus Naturally
Like humans, pets may contract the West Nile Virus from a mosquito bite. Ticks are currently being studied as carriers, and may be infectious (at least to birds). Animals that eat live food, like hunting cats, may contract the virus through their prey. We’ve provided species-specific details for you below. If you suspect your pet…
Update: Natural Support of our Senior Cat’s Chronic Kidney Disease
We promised to update you on our SPCA Diva’s condition after she was diagnosed with Chronic Renal Failure last November. It’s all well & good to preach about natural methods, but being able to share our experience with what works and what doesn’t is that much more valuable.
Corporate Giving – Iams Home for the Holidays
Most pets love holidays. They often receive gifts and share in the feast. They’re excited to see family and friends and happy to have their family home. Even if they’re shy, they sense the festive spirit in the air and respond in kind. We always feel sorry for those who have no family, especially when…
6 Things You Should Know About Your Veterinary Technician
It’s Veterinary Technician Week! The below press release explains the valuable contribution these unsung heroes make to the pet care community.
Autumn Pet Features: Kick-Off Post
We love Autumn and its bounty! Last year we had fun on our (then) new blog with several Fall features and we’ll be doing it again this year with even more entertaining pet content. Listed below are natural pet recipes, Halloween for pets, pet safety alerts, and more from last Fall. Have fun checking them…