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Guest post. 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. Unfortunately for senior cats, they tend to develop more health problems as they age. Just like humans do. It’s helpful to understand what some of the bigger issues are that crop up, so that we at least understand them and perhaps can look out for likely symptoms. Here are a few of the health problems that older cats sometimes develop. Heart Problems Heart disease is quite common with older cats. They aren’t just at risk from one type of heart disease. Actually, there’s several that they could potentially get. Cardiomyopathy is a common one in senior cats. This is where the heart muscle is suffering from a degrading valve. In some ways, it doesn’t matter what type of affliction your cute […]
Read MoreGuest post courtesy of Matt Press. Matt is a copywriter who has written words for some of the UK’s top brands. He’s also a car nut and owner of a driving school that offers intensive driving lessons in the UK. 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. Things to think about when you have your pets in vehicles Okay, so you love animals. That’s cool; you’re in good company. You also need to get out and about to do stuff, so sooner or later you’ll need to have your pets in vehicles. But are there any rules around this issue? Is it a big deal or is there anything you need to know? If you’ve never given it much thought, then listen up. Because, as it turns out, there’s quite a […]
Read MoreGuest post. 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. It’s that time of year again when residents of colder climates like Montreal begin packing up and heading south for the winter. They head out to cities like Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, and Dallas where the air is warm all year and they don’t need to suffer as they do during those cold winter months at home in Quebec. However, you don’t want to go alone, so you are thinking of getting a dog who will keep you company here at home but also do as well in those southern areas. Since you will be spending most of your time in Canada, you want to know what dogs do best in colder climates but will also fare well […]
Read MoreGuest post. 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. Similar to the human body, the Endocannabinoid System or ECS functions in other animals including dogs. The Endocannabinoid System in dogs helps in maintaining a healthy balance in the body. The body’s internally produced Endocannabinoids stimulate this system. At present, the Endocannabinoid System in dogs is one of the most researched subjects. This is due to the broad spectrum of effects that the system has on the body. Moreover, researchers are also studying ways of using the stimulation to cure various diseases. Though scientists have found the essential nature of the system, they are trying to understand more therapeutic uses of the same. Herein, we will discuss the characteristics of the Endocannabinoid System in dogs, and how it functions. […]
Read MoreHave you ever wanted to take your pet with you on an adventure? David Blank specializes in helping you do exactly that with your pets so that everyone has a great time including your furrbabies! Find out how he does it, what’s involved in happy tripping with your four-leggeds. Hear about the incredible grand adventures he and his animal loving explorers have enjoyed all over the world. We love taking our border collie Timmy with us when we explore our world. David takes it to a whole new level! David Blank is the founder of Happy Tails which is a new tour concept that is dedicated to taking you on fantastic adventures that focus on sharing great experiences with your dogs. Everything is about you and your dog having fun and building relationship. They are creating a number of fantastic international itineraries. My friend David is a professional tour guide […]
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