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Why should I switch my cat from dry to wet food? More evidence has emerged linking dry food diets and Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD), among many other serious health problems. via GIPHY A study was conducted at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Koret School of Veterinary Medicine to evaluate urethral obstruction (UO), which is an extremely common, life-threatening condition in cats. The urethra is a small tube through which urine flows from your cat’s bladder to the outside of the body. Urethral obstructions are usually mineral crystals or stones, or plugs of inflammatory material that form in the kidneys (a process known as urolithiasis), pass down into the bladder, and get stuck in the urethra, blocking the passage of urine from the body. Male cats have a longer, narrower urethra than females, so obstructions occur more often in males. Once a blockage develops in the urethra, the kidneys […]
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guest post courtesy of https://www.gooddog.ca The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest author and do not necessarily represent the views of Val Heart & Heart Communications Enterprises Inc. Take your dogs to daycare or leave them at home? Having a pet with a busy lifestyle means that you are barely able to make enough time for them. Dogs are social animals and need a lot of attention. Leaving them alone at home from over 8-12 hours can make them depressed, hence the concept of dog day care has become very popular. These facilities are specially designed to cater to your pet’s needs. The daycare is a place where dogs can interact with other pets just like them and also get trained to ensure lots of exercises. If you are someone with a busy schedule and want your dog to be taken care of just the […]
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5 Key Things to Remember When Buying a Birdhouse Are you thinking about buying a birdhouse? Whether your home is on a migratory path for goldfinches or you have nesting birds like wrens all year round, it’s always interesting to watch birds pass through your yard. Not only do they add music to the airwaves, they help to control mosquitoes, flies and other pests, like slugs, that can damage your flower beds and vegetable garden. So, how do you attract – and keep – birds in your yard? via GIPHY There are natural and manmade ways to make your yard and home more attractive to birds. Here are some things to consider… Five ways to attract birds Many birds will nest in trees and shrubs using sticks and grass they find nearby. But some birds, like wrens and swallows, are attracted to a more confined space. So, here are […]
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Are you bringing home a new pet? Or, have you been asked to take care of someone else’s pet? Either way, it’s a big responsibility. Pets – like humans – are curious by nature. They find trouble in some unexpected places…and anxious pets? They can do some serious damage to their environment, you and your stuff, and even to themselves. Whether or not you can communicate with your cat or dog to reduce their anxiety, there are some simple steps you can take to pet-proof your home. They’ll give you peace of mind, and keep your furry family member – or visitor – safe and sound. via GIPHY 6 simple ways to pet-proof your home Naturally, you want a well-trained dog or cat who understands boundaries in your home – and that requires effort on your part. Obedience training doesn’t just help your furry companion learn the ropes, it provides […]
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By Dr. Karen Becker, DVM Today’s Discussion Subject: Pet Foods A subject readers here at HealthyPets and clients at my animal clinic are very interested in is the kind of food they should be feeding their dog or cat for good health. So by popular demand, today is a discussion of pet foods. Here are my recommendations for the best-to-worst diets you can feed your pet. There are 13 categories on my list, and what you’re feeding will fall into one of them. via GIPHY Now, if the diet you’re serving your dog or cat happens to fall into one of the lower quality categories, I don’t want you to beat yourself up about it. As a general rule, people who are feeding their pets a lesser quality diet are doing so either because they can’t afford a better food – or they simply don’t know what constitutes good […]
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