Cat Tips

Understand your cats more and read insightful tips on how to make the best food choices, solve problems like litterbox issues and health concerns, and more.
indoor only cats
Cat Tips

Are You Depriving Your Indoor-Only Cat of a Natural Life?

Not everyone agrees that indoor-only living is the ideal situation for cats, as cats have not been selectively bred to be indoors 24 hours a day, and many don't adjust to living in close contact to people. Be aware of the 10 risks cats face when living entirely indoors, and a practical compromise.
— 6 min read
non-chemical ways to repel fleas and ticks
Dog Tips

8 Effective Non-Chemical Ways to Repel Fleas and Ticks

While I only recommend using chemical flea&tick preventives sparingly, if at all, it doesn't mean you & your pet have to live with annoying, disease-transmitting pests. After this No. 1 rule to help fortify your pet's immune system, here are my nontoxic options for keeping pests away from your pet.
— 6 min read
heartworm infection in cats
Cat Tips

Heartworm Infections in Cats? It's a Very Different Disease

Now that kitties have been added as candidates for year-round heartworm preventives by many conventional veterinarians and heartworm medication manufacturers, it's time to expose what feline heartworm infections look like. Insist on this test before starting any preventive treatment.
— 6 min read
hyperthyroidism in cats
Cat Tips

If Your Pet Is Age 7 and Up, Be Sure Your Vet Checks This

Your pet's mortal enemy as she ages. Early detection makes it easier to use natural remedies and avoid serious side effects of commonly used meds. Also enables herbal kidney support. Get our six vital tips on minimizing your pet's risk of the disease today.
— 7 min read
petflaky skin dry coat
Dog Tips

Is Your Pet's Skin Itching Like Crazy? Could Be One of These

Winter can be especially hard on your pet's skin. But, you can retain good skin quality even in the dry winter months. First of all, figure out which of these 4 culprits is the root cause of the problem. And treat them to a TLC massage with this natural immune builder.
— 5 min read
household chemicals contribute to cat hyperthyroidism
Cat Tips

Is This in Your Home? May Make Kitty Suffer

They tested kitties for these disease triggers - here's what they found. Thought to be a major culprit in the steep rise of this devastating disease, despite efforts to reign it in. Here's your path to nixing it from your kitty's life. And watch for these three telltale signs Kitty already has it.
— 6 min read
pet dry eye syndrome
Dog Tips

Do Your Pet's Eyes Ooze a Thick Yellowy Discharge?

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.
— 6 min read
how to care for senior cat
Cat Tips

How to Help Your Cat Thrive in Her Senior 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?
— 8 min read
pet helping you stay mentally sharp
Cat Tips

Is Your Pet Helping You Stay Mentally Sharp?

Can caring for a dog, cat or other animal companion for five years or longer actually affect your cognitive health? This study of 1,369 Medicare beneficiaries sheds light on one of the lesser known yet wondrous benefits of pet ownership, on top of the mental health benefits for people of all ages.
— 5 min read
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