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According to a survey of 1,500 US dog owners, 65% of those surveyed prefer excluding these ingredients from their pet's food.
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Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
Three Skin Conditions That Can Cause Your Pet Extreme Pain
These aren't your run-of-the-mill skin disorders like atopic dermatitis or hot spots. One may start out as red, itchy skin on your pet's face or ears, and spread to the rest of your pet's body, leading to painful, open blisters.
This Unsavory Pet Food Additive Could Destroy a Myth Cherished by Most Pet Parents
While their PR machines praise it to the high heavens, you're better off sidestepping this potential health bomb for your precious animal companions. Besides being so unsavory as to make your stomach roll, it's far from the best option even for seriously non-picky animals.
The Horrid Signs of an Internal Fungal Infection
Most people assume fungal infections with pets are limited to the skin, but certain types of fungi can enter the bloodstream and lungs and spread throughout the body, affecting bones and joints, eyes, liver, kidneys, heart and the central nervous system.
Empowering Pets to Heal Themselves Through Self-Medication
Zoopharmacognosy is the study of how animals self-medicate in the wild, and now you can learn to bring this natural healing power to your own pet.
What Every Hamster Owner Should Know Before It's Too Late
Torpor is a state hamsters can enter when the temperature becomes too cool. It's an unnerving experience for new owners, as their pet may appear lifeless. Here's what you need to know about this normal response to certain environmental conditions, and what to avoid doing if it happens.
Do You Have a Dog with Behavioral Issues? This Can Make a Huge Difference
Does your dog struggle with behavioral disorders — whether rowdiness, storm or noise phobia, separation anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, or even boredom? This can put an end to the problems and make him into a happier pet — and you into a more satisfied pet parent.
Families Are Relinquishing These Dogs in Record Numbers — But Why?
It seems like the demand knows no bounds. They've grown hugely popular. Yet this sad mistake sets the stage for relinquishment and euthanasia. And what can you do if you already have one but are overwhelmed by empty promises you once believed?
Women Sleep Better with a Dog in Their Bed
Compared to their human sleeping partners, women rated dogs as less disruptive to sleep and better for comfort and security. The survey results support a growing number of studies that show sharing a bed with your dog can have significant benefits.
