By now many of you reading this have heard of the benefits, both emotional and physical of having a pet in your life. Perhaps you have even personally experienced some of these effects yourself, how when you are petting a soft purring kitten or throwing a ball for a dog whose tail wags in pure joy things just seem a little better, you relax and ( Read more... )

Perhaps you have heard the term “zoonotic disease” or “zoonose” before but even if you are not familiar with these terms you are without a doubt familiar with some of the diseases themselves. Some common zoonotic diseases are Avian Flu, Swine Flu, West Nile Virus, Rabies, and Lyme disease. Zoonotic diseases, sometimes referred to as zoonosis are ( Read more... )

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For many of us summer is the most enjoyable time of the year. For many pet owners the fun of summer activities wouldn't be complete without their best 4 legged friend. However extreme temps can present dangers for both you and your pet. With a few simple precautions and some common sense those hazards can be easily avoided. Here we will touch on a ( Read more... )

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While there are rules and regulations regarding the labeling on pet food there is one loophole that may keep you from getting the whole truth about what is in your pets food. In this video we discuss that loophole and what you can do to get the whole story about what is in your pets food and how it is made.

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Spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner, bringing with it the fun of barbecues, softball and pool parties. To make all of theses activities more enjoyable many people include their pets. Here are a few tips to keep your best four-legged friend healthy and happy while having fun in the sun.

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Hyperadrenocorticism, more commonly known as Cushing’s disease is relatively common in our pets. Although it generally affects dogs more often it is an issue for cats as well.  Unfortunately, many pet owners are not aware of this disease until their pet has been diagnosed with it. Another issue is that Cushing’s disease displays many different ( Read more... )

Many people are familiar with the old saying that “you get what you pay for.” This couldn’t be truer when it comes to choosing a pet food. Understandably, in tough economic situations many pet owners will choose a food because of a lower price. However, it is important to understand that these pet foods have a lower cost because they use lower ( Read more... )

At some point every pet owner will experience the misery of fleas. Depending on where you live fleas can be a seasonal nuisance or a year around headache. In either case, a flea infestation can become a nightmare reminiscent of a Hollywood horror movie complete with unstoppable blood sucking parasites ( Read more... )

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When fed the same food for long periods of time many dogs and cats will develop signs of intolerance to the foods protein source. If your veterinarian has diagnosed a food allergy they will most likely place your pet on a diet with a unique protein and carbohydrate. These are sometimes referred to as “novel” proteins or carbohydrates. A unique ( Read more... )

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Your pets health depends on the protein source in their diet Not all proteins are assimilated by our pets. Some pet foods use fillers such as grains which also add to the protein numbers in the crude analysis. Unfortunately these sources of protein are of little or no value to our pets and may contribute to obesity. In this video we talk about ( Read more... )