Preparing Your Senior Pet for Winter: Joint Pain & Stiffness
Pet Care Tips 3 mins readAs the temperature drops, senior pets may face more than just chilly air and the need for more cuddles. Cold weather can actually worsen joint pain in senior pets and make it harder for them to move around as easily. Conditions like arthritis and general stiffness may become more prominent, especially as pets age, leading...
Read MoreHow To Be an Eco-Friendly Pet Parent
Pet Care Tips 6 min readFor some pet parents, the goal of becoming more eco-friendly is for the bigger picture, whether it is to ease climate change, reduce gas emissions, or lessen global warming. And for some, it is to protect your furmily and loved ones from toxic pollution. No matter where you belong, don’t forget to ask yourself these...
Read MoreWhat Do Pets Do While We’re Away?
Pet Care Tips 2 min readImagine this: you’ve packed your belongings for the day, you’re putting on your shoes and you’re headed out for the day. You say your goodbyes to your furry friend and lock the door behind you. You’ve left them alone but, have you ever thought about what they do while you’re gone? We did too! Keep...
Read MoreHow To Prevent Plaque And Tartar On Your Pet’s Teeth
Vet Talks 3 min readHumans have the habit to brush their teeth every day but when it comes to our pets, this task can be complicated. Poor hygiene is a big problem as it can cause plaque and tartar that is dangerous for our pets. Unfortunately, it can affect more than 80% of dogs and cats over 3 years...
Read MoreLiver Issues In Birds
Vet Talks 2 min readThe liver is one of the most important organs in the body. It is responsible for many metabolic functions, such as digesting food and filtering the blood, among others. Unfortunately, liver issues in birds are very common as our little feathered friends are very prone to both acute and chronic liver disease. That is why...
Read MoreEleuthero For Pets
Herbs For Pets 3 min readYou are likely familiar with Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) as it is commonly used in health products and energy drinks for humans. Siberian Ginseng, or Eleuthero, is a different herb but was given this common name as it was found to have similar actions and benefits in the body as Asian ginseng. You can find...
Read MoreWhy Can’t We Be Friends? – How To Help Your Cats Get Along
Pet Care Tips 3 min readAre your cats no longer getting along? Concerned they may hurt one another? Want to help them get back to their previous loving relationship? There are times when our feline companions, who previously got along, may be displaying aggression toward one another. It can take a lot of trial and error to find out what the...
Read MoreBrownie and Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readAs furparents, we’re always keeping a watchful and loving eye on our little ones. We love them so much and just want to keep them as safe and protected as possible. That’s why naturally supporting Brownie through chronic kidney disease and other health issues has been so important to us! We completely understand how hard...
Read MoreReverse Sneezing in Dogs
Vet Talks 3 min readHave you seen your dog make a noise like they are choking? It may be reverse sneezing, which can happen to any dog, of any age or breed. However, it is more frequent in small breed dogs, including most brachycephalic breeds (dogs with flat noses). What Is Reverse Sneezing? In a normal sneeze, the air...
Read MoreIs Gotu Kola Safe For Pets?
Herbs For Pets 3 min readGotu kola is a herb also known as Centella asiatica, Indian pennywort, Brahmi, or Asiatic pennywort. Some will even call it “herb of longevity”. It is a herb that is used for medicinal purposes, as well as culinary, and it is native to the wetlands in Asia. You may be familiar with Gotu kola from...
Read MoreYeast Infections In Dogs And Cats
Vet Talks 3 min readYeast infections are a common fungal infection in dogs and cats caused by Malassezia, although other types of fungi can be the cause, but less frequently. These organisms are a normal part of the fungal flora on the skin, ears, oral cavity, and body orifices. Under healthy circumstances, this fungi organism is balanced and does...
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