by Flora | Nov 28, 2016 | Pet Health, Pet Nutrition
Just imagine if you were to put a handful of steel ball bearings into a bag of kibble. Could we then say that your pet would receive its daily recommended amount of iron from the cereal? Of course, not. We know that they cannot digest or absorb any of the iron that is...
by Flora | Nov 23, 2016 | Pet Health, Pet Nutrition
Let’s face it, veterinary dental care is very expensive. The exams are pricey and quotes for dental procedures cause sticker shock to pet owners across the country. While not every dental condition can be prevented, it’s curious to think about why prevention through...
by Flora | Nov 23, 2016 | Pet Health
It makes sense that removing the sexual organs of an animal, although done with a noble purpose, will have physiological and psychological impacts. Rather than jump into a lively debate on “if and when” we should spay or neuter our pets, let’s notice how these common...
by Flora | Nov 9, 2016 | Pet Health, Pet Nutrition
We have all been encouraged to spay or neuter our pets. But the unintended consequence of these procedures is a hormonal imbalance which may cause disease and symptoms including: skin and coat issues (dryness, dandruff, itching, etc.) mammary or prostate gland issues...
by Flora | Oct 17, 2016 | Pet Health, Pet Nutrition
It makes sense, right? Senior pet food formulations are healthy for senior pets. Sounds good. But read this, from Dr. Karen Becker from Mercola.com “Neither AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) nor the National Research Council (NRC) provides...
by Flora | Oct 6, 2016 | Pet Health, Pet Nutrition
In 2015 in the U.S. An estimated 54% of dogs were overweight or obese. An estimated 59% of cats were overweight or obese. Here’s a few of the health issues directly related to our pets being overweight: Type 2 diabetes Osteoarthritis High blood pressure Respiratory...
