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 20, 2016 | Pet Nutrition
To Veg or Not to Veg Many veterinarians will say that it is unnecessary to feed fruits and vegetables to your dog. They may recommend commercially produced dog food which is supposedly complete nutrition for your dog. As we have discussed in this article, commercial...
by Flora | Oct 17, 2016 | Pet Nutrition
Definitions Probiotic Probiotics are live microorganisms that may be able to help prevent and treat some illnesses. Promoting a healthy digestive tract and a healthy immune system are their most widely studied benefits at this time. These are also commonly...
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...
by Flora | Sep 30, 2016 | Pet Health, Pet Nutrition
(…and how you can help prevent it) Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) disease is a condition which is sadly over represented in today’s veterinary clinics. It is a weakening of the ligaments, or bands of tissue, which stabilize a dog’s knees, connecting the femur...
