Healthy Pets

January 25, 2009

  • Natural Food for Dogs: The Safest way to Feed your Pet,

    Many pet owners today are bypassing store-bought dog foods and opting instead to make natural food for dogs. This includes everything from hamburgers to the cute little bone-shaped biscuits one sees at those specialty pet stores. Why? Most pet owners are concerned about the quality of the commercial dog food brands available on the market today, especially after hearing about one recall after another in the news.

December 12, 2008

  • A Healthy Dog Diet?

    When selecting a healthy dog diet it can frequently be difficult and confusing, that is if you let it be. The packaging and marketing of the products you wish to purchase will frequently blur your perception of it. Your dogs diet is the easiest and best means to keep your pet in great health and happy for the many years you will have together. It is advisable for you to find a diet that will provide all the needed nutrients that are required for your pet to thrive rather than merely survive.

September 5, 2008

  • MYTHS of pet food

    Read on to learn out the real facts of common myths such as: By products are bad inedible & discarded animal parts, corn is a filler and is sickly digested, raw food is better than dry food, corn drives allergic reaction, dry food causes bloating, extraordinary protein causes hot spot and etc.

September 4, 2008

  • The Healthiest Dog Food

    Everyone wants the best for their pet. In addition to giving them adequate execise and medical care, it is important to be sure they are fed good foods to insure a long life. We take for granted that commercial pet foods are the best for our dogs. Unfortunately, this is not necessarily true.

August 14, 2008

  • Dog Kennel Cough

    An imprecise term which has been used for a number of diseases in dogs which are characterized by bronchitis and caused by a variety of infectious agents. Kennel Cough in dogs will stimulate a coarse, dry, hacking cough about 3 to 7 days after the dog is initially infected. It sounds as if the dog needs to \”clear it\’s throat\” and the cough will be triggered by any extra activity or exercise. Many dogs that acquire Kennel Cough will cough every few minutes, all day long. Their general state of health and alertness will be unaffected; they usually have no rise in temperature, and do not lose their appetite.

August 12, 2008

  • Your Senior Dog and Joint Disease

    Twenty-five to thirty percent of dogs develop joint disease. That is why it\’s so important to take notice of any of the signs that could indicate that your dog is beginning to suffer from any inflammatory illness. Joint disease is more likely in larger dogs and some forms are congenital in pure breed pets. If you see any warning signs take your dog to the vet and work out a health regimen for him.

July 29, 2008

July 19, 2008

  • Cosequin - Does It Pay To Choose A Brand Name?

    There are many supplements to help animals with sore joints, one of which is Cosequin, which some of you may have heard of, or may have bought. Most likely it was a purchase to try to help your dog with hip troubles.

February 20, 2008

  • How Is The Largest Beef Recall In History Connected To Pets?

    The U.S. is experiencing the largest beef recall in history. Major television networks and social websites on the Internet have provided a hidden camera video provided by the Humane Society showing downer cattle - animals that are sick or diseased and unable to stand - being prodded with fork lifts and beaten in attempts to move them to the slaughter area. If you can stomach it, the link to the video is below. The video is very difficult to view and alarming to know that any meat processor would disregard the safety of U.S. citizens and process diseased animals into human food. Pet owners should be aware that even though it is illegal to process downer cattle into human food, it is legal and common to process these downer animals into pet food.

February 6, 2008

  • Help To Avoid Another Pet Food Recall

    The pet food recall that began in March of 2007 was the worst in history. No one can tell you for certain that a pet food will not be recalled, but there are things to look for and avoid that can improve your chances to locate a healthy, safe food for your dog or cat.

November 28, 2007

  • Dogs Diet: The Benefits of Fiber and Glucosamine

    Obedience is prevalent in both humans and pets. Too often, pet\’s become overweight. Fiber in your dog\’s diet is a terrific way to help your pet lose excess weight. Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial to the longevity and quality of your dog\’s life. We know that fiber cannot accomplish weight loss on its own, but it can truly make a difference. Fiber helps to keep your dog feeling full and content without large amounts of calories.

November 24, 2007

  • What Are The Effects Of Canned and Dry Dogs Diet?

    A dog\’s diet affects every aspect of their health and well being. You undoubtedly want only the very best for your furry friend. When it comes to choosing the best for your dog\’s diet, you have so many options available. It can be hard to determine which food will have the most positive effect on your dog\’s diet and health. Which is better, canned dog food or dry kibble?

October 29, 2007

  • Cat Roundworm Infestation: 7 Things You Should Know

    An infestation of cat roundworm is certainly cause for concern, but is usually less severe than other feline worms. They are quite common, though, and your cat will need to be treated. Your vet should be testing your kitten at the initial check ups and vaccination visits. Typically, vets treat kittens even when they test negative. After that, testing will be done once per year at your cat\’s annual check up.

October 24, 2007

  • Puppy Food Equals Dog Food?

    While Browsing through some sites I came across this article by Joshua Hacken which we have been able to republish. It covers some very important facts that some people over look. (…)

September 27, 2007

  • Puppy Training

    One of the keys to having a happy pet is to teach them the boundary’s quickly. (…)

September 18, 2007

June 4, 2007

  • Healthy Dog Food Recipes

    We have decided to add a new section with some Healthy Dog Food Recipes
    We hadn’t planned this but as a result of what we discovered when we were researching the Pet Food Section we felt it would be a neglect of our duty not to provide some healthy recipes. (…)

June 2, 2007

  • Naming Your Pets.

    Yesterdays post in which I mentioned the name of my new dog got me thinking about Dog names. I always find that choosing a female dog name is much easier that naming male dogs. (…)

June 1, 2007

  • New Dog Food Articles

    We’ve added 6 new Dog Food related articles to our Pet Food site today covering Dog Food Reviews, various articles about different foods such as eagle pack Dog Food and Hills Science Dog food and an article about dog food containers so you can keep your dogs food fresh. (…)

May 29, 2007

  • Healthy Dog Food

    Researching the new Dog Food section I came across a report about commercial Dog Food and what’s in it. I urge anyone who loves their dogs to read report now this now! (…)