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What are you feeding your cat? With the impressive and alarming amount of cat food recalls that have been happening over the past couple of years, it is easy to see why so many people are concerned with commercial cat food manufacturers. Many cat owners are switching to a raw cat food diet for their beloved furry friends, and it is easy to see the many benefits of this new trendy diet in the lives of pets and pet owners. via GIPHY Here are five of the top reasons why choosing a natural cat diet is becoming such a popular choice. 1. You will get a healthy cat through proper diet. If you have been looking for a way to cut vet bills in half, try to get a healthy cat through proper diet and exercise. A healthier diet helps boost pets’ immune systems, and can help reverse damage that […]
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Read this before feeding another bite of commercial pet food to your furry best friends Knowing this stuff is way better than remaining unaware, because it could cost your dog their health and ultimately their life. My friend Andy Lewis has put together critical information that every dog (and cat) owner needs to know. He reveals the statistics about canine death rates & then shows you how they link to the pet food your dog (or cat) may be eating. It’s important. via GIPHY Andrew’s commercial pet food research findings: The Three Leading Causes of Death in Dogs are: Cancer Heart Disease Kidney Disease This is how they are linked to your dog’s diet… 1. Cancer The chemicals & preservatives used in many commercial dog foods are known to cause these cancers: Kidney cancer Bladder cancer Skin cancer Stomach cancer Spleen cancer Leukemia The same cancer-causing chemicals & preservatives […]
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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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