Why Scientists Want to Reduce Chemical Pest Treatments
Scientists are joining forces with a handful of veterinarians calling for the reduction in the use of pet chemical treatments, including flea and tick preventives.
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Does Your Flea and Tick Preventive Contain Carcinogens?
If you're using these popular (and vet recommended) flea and tick preventives, be aware. The insecticide they use is a possible human carcinogen. In addition, this other ingredient is linked to neurological adverse effects that don't stop with your pet. Here's what I recommend instead.
FDA-Approved Treatment Causes Reactions in 2 out of 3 Dogs
Even veterinarians routinely prescribe these based on an animal's history. But that could be a tragic mistake with this dangerous chemical. Seizures, tremors, lack of muscle control or death could occur, even if your dog has never had an adverse reaction in the past.
Red Alert: These Flea and Tick Products Could Harm Your Pet
It's not just spot-on products taking the lives of cats and dogs. These government-approved tablet and topical products have been added to the list for serious neurologic adverse effects on muscle control that include tremors and seizures.
Does Your Pet Really Need 'Biologically Appropriate' Food?
If you ask a conventional veterinarian or even a board-certified veterinary nutritionist if you should feed your dog or cat biologically appropriate pet food, you're bound to get a rapid response that it's not scientifically proven to be superior. But here's the dark secret they're not telling you.
A Third of Cats Have This by Age 6, but You Likely Don't Know
In the wild, predators are more likely to target weak or injured animals, so cats are programmed by nature to avoid appearing frail or unhealthy. So you have to look closely to know if your kitty is suffering from this very common condition.
How to Help Prevent Feline Kidney Disease
While it's no guarantee your pet won't get sick, these two things may help keep her from developing a disease that plagues more than half of kitties 10 years and older. If your cat already has chronic kidney disease, here's the best way to treat it, regardless of what your vet may advise.
Discover Your Cat's Level of Pain With 97% Accuracy
Kitties may be masters at hiding their pain, but now there's a way to beat them at their game. A potential game changer, this new app uses artificial intelligence to read your cat's health and mood to reveal his level of pain, and with surprising accuracy.
The Best Food to Avoid Shrinking Kitty Syndrome
Many cats get thinner as they grow older for a variety of reasons. You don't need to watch yours wither away - follow these feeding and supplement tips to help your older cat thrive.
