Cat Tips

Anyone who has a dearly-loved pet knows the time we have with them passes all too quickly. However, there are factors that influence how long dogs and cats live, and things you can do starting today to help stretch out the years with your cherished pet.

This is just one of the several mistakes that pet owners often make with this health essential, proven by studies to help lower your pet's disease risk. Just make sure the one you choose meets these three crucial factors or you may waste your money, or worse, open the door to health problems.

If your pet is one of these breeds, they could be born with it. Or it could show up later as a result of head trauma, a vitamin deficiency, tumor, or exposure to bacteria or viruses. Know the signs to watch for.

It's a fast-moving virus that can start producing signs in only days. The law requires your pet to be quarantined, and if blood tests show he's infected, he must be euthanized. Prevention is the only answer — know what to do to protect your pet to save yourself the worry and potential heartbreak.

Even more so with this than other issues, you need to know how you're being taken advantage of and deceived. They claim it's for the good of your pet, but you must look at these facts before you believe one crafty word they say.

You'll need just three ingredients to create these grain-free pork pull aparts for your dog or cat. They're excellent if your pet is sensitive to protein sources like chicken or beef, and if your pet prefers soft treats, he'll love these moist chewy bites.