I wouldn't touch these 2 proteins with a 10-foot pole, and I advise you to do the same for your pet's comfort and health. Not only are they cheap, low-quality proteins that food manufacturers love to stuff in their foods, they can impact your pet's development of lean tissue and body flab.
It could be an early warning sign of this uncomfortable syndrome. Discover its causes, what to ask your vet to do, whether you should ever opt for surgery, and the treatment you should never use. And most importantly, how to make your pet more comfortable.
Once your pup reaches the age of 7, he officially becomes a senior and requires special attention to matters that were less important in his earlier years. Find out how a few proactive steps now can pay hefty dividends later for happiness and comfort.
Imagine if you made it your life's mission to go out of your way to find elderly and terminally ill dogs who might otherwise never experience love & companionship. Our newest Game Changer, Karen Cole, is doing just that, and it all started with her rescuing Lizzy from a life on a chain for 13 years.
By the time your kitty reaches 11, he's considered a senior. With proper care, he can easily live another 8, 10, or even 12 years if he's in good health. How can you help your cat thrive, and give him the love and attention he needs when challenging old-age issues like vocalizing at night arise?
Housetraining problems rank high as a reason for dogs to be surrendered to animal shelters, as well as visits to veterinarians. In my experience, it's often due to dog parents viewing their pets as furry humans. Here are my four basic ground rules for housetraining any dog, young or old.
This one is far better left unbred. Popular and lucrative, breeders often fail to mention the downsides - and there are many. By age 3, these animals are unhappy, stubbornly aggressive, urinate and defecate indoors, and do untold damage to everything you own. No wonder abandonment is so common.