WHITING, Ind., Sept. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Dog care expenses may take a bite out of many consumers’ wallets, but even in challenging financial times, Fido comes out on top. According to a new survey from CouponCabin.com, conducted in honor of National Dog Week (September 19-25), nearly seven-in-ten (68 percent) American adult dog owners said…
There is a trend towards the “ancestral” diet for pets, such as raw meat and bones for dogs and cats. The main reason behind that is to provide a more natural diet, but pet parents cite a number of additional reasons for making the decision to eliminate grain from their dog’s diet.
Natural treatments can’t always replace standard medical treatments, nor should they. If your veterinarian suggests your dog requires antibiotics to recover, chances are you should listen to them. That said, you can use natural supplements to help offset or treat the negative side effects of antibiotics, while supporting your best friend’s digestive system, immune system,…
Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) is caused by a highly contagious organism in the Morbillivirus genus, Paramyxoviridae family. It can infect a broad range of animals, including ferrets and aquatic carnivores. While cats do not show clinical symptoms of Canine Distemper virus, they can sustain the virus when experimentally infected (suggesting they could be carriers). Symptoms…
This holiday dog treat recipe nurtures the bladder and urinary tract, improves digestion, supports the immune system, balances alkalinity, and offers a complete mineral boost. Holistic, Healing and Nutritional Benefits of this dog treat recipe:
Indian Almond Leaves (also known as Catappa or Ketapang leaves) have been used for both therapeutic and medicinal purposes in the aquarium hobby for many years. They are said to simulate the natural environment for fish such as Bettas, Killies, Discus, Arowana, Tetras, Appistogramma, Dwarf Cichlids, Rasbora, Corydoras and other Catfish, and Shrimp. They also…
Global Pet Foods and Hill’s Science Diet want to help homeless pets this Valentine’s Day with the ‘Show us your Heart’ event, February 1st-14th! Give them a hand and Canadians could win free pet food for a year or other pawsome prizes! How you can participate: Donate at any Global Pet Foods store ($5 or…
Humans love to tame wild creatures or ‘help’ them by providing food, but it can get the animal killed. Tempting animals with garbage and food stored outdoors can also lead to their death.
Breeding fish can be a rewarding (and sometimes lucrative) hobby for aquarium enthusiasts. Some fish seem born to breed, like many popular Livebearers (Guppies, Mollies, Platies and Swordtails). Others demand certain conditions and specific dietary considerations. Still others won’t breed in captivity at all. Further complicating matters is the vast number of fish species available…
In today’s guest post, author Naomie Pierre offers suggestions for alternative pet care, the natural way.
