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10 Gut-Wreckers That Can Make Your Pet Feel Miserable

These everyday factors are sometimes unavoidable, but there's a solution that can help straighten things out and prevent more serious issues like obesity, diabetes and liver disease from developing. But there's one caveat. The human version of this doesn't work for pets.

Dog Tips

Causes Seizures, Bloat and More — Don't Feed It to Your Pet

Although its use in pet food is declining, an alarming 20% of cat foods and 13% of dog foods still contain this cheap ingredient that food manufacturers just love to use. Check your labels now. Be forewarned, when fed to cheetahs, they suffered fatal liver disease.

Cat Tips

Why Does My Cat Have Bad Breath?

While bad breath, or halitosis, in kitties may be a sign of systemic issues like kidney, respiratory or liver diseases or diabetes, its cause is usually due to this. Many cat owners are surprised to learn that most of the time it's something they can prevent.

Dog Tips

The Worst Mistakes You Can Make Regarding Heartworm

I simply don't agree with some of the recommendations out there regarding heartworm prevention for dogs and cats. If you follow the advice from heartworm medication manufacturers - and some vets - you risk poisoning your pet with health-harming chemicals that don't actually prevent anything.

Special Species

This Pain Relief Protocol for Humans Also Works on Pets

You've probably gained from these protocols yourself. And if our precious animals could talk, they'd ask us to claim the same benefits for them. Especially in these special needs situations and circumstances. Fortunately, it's becoming more widely accepted and available.

Dog Tips

Soothes Sore Joints and Muscles in Injured or Obese Pets

This is one of my favorite therapies for animals who need a little tender loving care. It's an excellent rehab tool for animals recovering from injury, surgery or a disabling condition. Plus, it's a great way to help your pet slim down.

Dog Tips

How the 'New Normal' Could Affect Your Pet's Longevity

The pandemic hasn't been kind to many peoples' midsections, and our pets, unfortunately, are no exception. Excess pounds can mean a shorter, decreased quality of life. Understand how obesity negatively affects dogs' and cats' lives, and how to help your pet achieve and maintain her ideal range.

Special Species

Injured or Disabled Pet? Design the Perfect Rehab Program

There are many things to consider when designing a rehab program for your injured or disabled dog, cat, horse, rabbit or other pet. Know the nine conditions for which rehabilitation therapy is a must and one of my favorite types of therapy that can ease pain and help injuries heal.

Cat Tips

Diagnosing Itchy Skin Problems — What's Wrong With Your Pet?

If your pet is scratching, pawing, and rubbing itchy areas on her body, and if you see inflamed and irritated skin, getting to the source of the problem can help save her from needless discomfort. Signs to look for, and the process to uncover clues to help solve the problem.

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