Dogs are known to suffer in silence. This makes recognizing joint issues difficult. Therefore, dog owners and veterinarians tend to discover mobility issues only after they’ve progressed significantly. You may have seen commercials about the many benefits of chondroitin for your canine companion. If you haven’t added this valuable nutrient to your canine’s diet, the following information … Read more
Service Dogs A family pet provides unconditional love. A service dog provides unconditional love and helps their partner overcome obstacles that impede their ability to perform certain tasks. Most are aware of guide dogs for the blind. However, there are service dogs that provide many other types of assistance. There are hearing dogs, mobility dogs, response dogs, … Read more
What is Cat’s Claw? Cat’s Claw is one of the most beneficial ingredients to have in a pet supplement product — but the name can be misleading. Cat’s Claw, which is also sometimes referred to as Una de Gato, is an ancient herb that has been found to have amazing health properties. In 1997, Una … Read more
Calculating Car Temperature To a dog lover, it seems unfathomable to leave your four-legged family member in a hot car. However, even good intentions may pose a danger. A car’s interior can reach 99 degrees Fahrenheit in just ten minutes if it’s 80 degrees or hotter outside. In thirty minutes, the inside of the … Read more
We love our pets. We take them to the vet for annual wellness checkups and do everything we can to keep our pets healthy, safe, and happy. Appropriate training, socialization, exercise, and playtime are scheduled activities. Unfortunately, unexpected events occur. It is estimated that 92% of all pets will experience some type of emergency situation during … Read more
How Can Alfalfa Help Dogs? It is common knowledge that humans can benefit from the addition of herbal ingredients to their diet. However, did you know that your dog can benefit from natural ingredients as well? Many herbs have various positive properties that help promote and maintain optimal health in your pet. Pet owners should consider adding a … Read more
There are nearly 2,000 species and subspecies of fleas, but the one commonly found on dogs and cats is the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis). You have probably seen these little dark brown or black 1 to 3 millimeters long critters. A flea is tiny. However, it has three pairs of legs that allow it to jump … Read more
What is Beta Carotene? Beta carotene serves as a powerful antioxidant. It is an essential ingredient in your pet’s diet. While many food products may not contain ingredient, pet parents may want to make an extra effort to ensure that their four-legged family member gets plenty of this important antioxidant in their daily diet. Beta … Read more
Dog Food Label Puppies have very special nutritional needs. They need calories and key nutrients to grow. Choosing an appropriate dog food for your puppy can be a bit daunting. Especially since there is such a large selection available. The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) is a non-profit organization that sets standards for puppy and adult dog food … Read more
While many people invest a significant amount of money into high-quality pet food, these expensive foods still may not meet all of their pet’s nutritional needs. Most commercial pet foods are heat processed. Heat is the main enemy of nutrients. Nutrient rich ingredients thrive and are more easily digestible when they are cold processed. Luckily, there … Read more