~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
DAILY PAWS:
Massage can be a wonderful healing
tool for your pets. Find out how to utilize this method.
Healing Massage Technique for Pets
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
RECENT ARTICLES
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Think you know why dogs wag their tails?
Think again!
Why Dogs Wag Their Tails
Exercising with your dog has its benefits.
But you may be pushing your best friend too far.
Exercising with your Canine
Always cleaning up pet hair? Here
are the five best vacuums to get the
job done.
5 best vacuums for pet hair
Swims in algae filled bodies of water
can be deadly for pets
Algae Danger for Pets
Not all flea treatments are safe for your
pets. Here is an article every pet owner
should read.
Flea Treatment or Pesticide?
Is your little furball a little too much
to handle sometimes? Here are some
tips:
Behavior Tips for Pets
Never let your pets ingest Xylitol
(gum, etc.)
Harmful Effects of Xylitol
Does your kitty sneeze a lot?
When to worry...
Sneezing in Cats
Please read to educate yourselves on
the dangers of feeding your feline or canine a strictly dry food diet.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
DAILY PAWS:
Massage can be a wonderful healing
tool for your pets. Find out how to utilize this method.
Healing Massage Technique for Pets
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
RECENT ARTICLES
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Think you know why dogs wag their tails?
Think again!
Why Dogs Wag Their Tails
Exercising with your dog has its benefits.
But you may be pushing your best friend too far.
Exercising with your Canine
Always cleaning up pet hair? Here
are the five best vacuums to get the
job done.
5 best vacuums for pet hair
Swims in algae filled bodies of water
can be deadly for pets
Algae Danger for Pets
Not all flea treatments are safe for your
pets. Here is an article every pet owner
should read.
Flea Treatment or Pesticide?
Is your little furball a little too much
to handle sometimes? Here are some
tips:
Behavior Tips for Pets
Never let your pets ingest Xylitol
(gum, etc.)
Harmful Effects of Xylitol
Does your kitty sneeze a lot?
When to worry...
Sneezing in Cats
Please read to educate yourselves on
the dangers of feeding your feline or canine a strictly dry food diet.
Massage can be a wonderful healing
tool for your pets. Find out how to utilize this method.
Healing Massage Technique for Pets
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
RECENT ARTICLES
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Think you know why dogs wag their tails?
Think again!
Why Dogs Wag Their Tails
Exercising with your dog has its benefits.
But you may be pushing your best friend too far.
Exercising with your Canine
Always cleaning up pet hair? Here
are the five best vacuums to get the
job done.
5 best vacuums for pet hair
Swims in algae filled bodies of water
can be deadly for pets
Algae Danger for Pets
Not all flea treatments are safe for your
pets. Here is an article every pet owner
should read.
Flea Treatment or Pesticide?
Is your little furball a little too much
to handle sometimes? Here are some
tips:
Behavior Tips for Pets
Never let your pets ingest Xylitol
(gum, etc.)
Harmful Effects of Xylitol
Does your kitty sneeze a lot?
When to worry...
Sneezing in Cats
Please read to educate yourselves on
the dangers of feeding your feline or canine a strictly dry food diet.
For The Love Of Alex Inc on Facebook
A MUST READ FOR CAT LOVERS
Many of you may know from following our page that the information found at www.catinfo.org saved our very own beloved Alex's life. Alex suffered from urinary tract blockage and was told he had to have the dreaded PU surgery (Perineal Urethrostomy) or die.....in my frantic research to spare him that agony I found this wonderful site. Instead of surgery, Alex was placed on a Hills S/D stone dissolution canned food regimen (prescription, only available through vets), for 4 weeks which saved his life. He has been a wet diet kitty ever since (I did not know dry food kills cats; I was killing my own sweet baby without knowing it). We have been on the warpath about dry diets ever since. The wonderful Dr. Lisa Pierson DVM has been kind enough to create a Facebook page to make linking to this life-saving information easier, specifically for our group! So please, give her page a like to let her know how much we appreciate the fact that she is saving lives every day by providing this invaluable information. Everything you need to know to assure the kitty you love lives a long and healthy life can be found by visiting catinfo.org.
https://www.facebook.com/catinfo.org (PLEASE LIKE!!)
A MUST READ FOR CAT LOVERS
Many of you may know from following our page that the information found at www.catinfo.org saved our very own beloved Alex's life. Alex suffered from urinary tract blockage and was told he had to have the dreaded PU surgery (Perineal Urethrostomy) or die.....in my frantic research to spare him that agony I found this wonderful site. Instead of surgery, Alex was placed on a Hills S/D stone dissolution canned food regimen (prescription, only available through vets), for 4 weeks which saved his life. He has been a wet diet kitty ever since (I did not know dry food kills cats; I was killing my own sweet baby without knowing it). We have been on the warpath about dry diets ever since. The wonderful Dr. Lisa Pierson DVM has been kind enough to create a Facebook page to make linking to this life-saving information easier, specifically for our group! So please, give her page a like to let her know how much we appreciate the fact that she is saving lives every day by providing this invaluable information. Everything you need to know to assure the kitty you love lives a long and healthy life can be found by visiting catinfo.org.
https://www.facebook.com/catinfo.org (PLEASE LIKE!!)
FOOD FOR THOUGHT-WHAT ARE WE FEEDING OUR PETS?
Please read the information:
"Bacteria & bacterial toxins. Slaughtered animals, as well as those that have died because of disease, injury, or natural causes, are sources of meat, by-products, and rendered meals for pet food. Rendered products commonly found in dry pet food include chicken meal, poultry by-product meal, and meat and bone meal."
http://www.littlebigcat.com/nutrition/why-dry-food-is-bad-for-cats-and-dogs/
"The author of the groundbreaking book, “Food Pets Die For,” Ann Martin, has an article published just last week reminding readers that she personally traced euthanized pets from veterinary clinics in the city she lives to the rendering plants where they are processed and shipped to pet food companies. Thus, pentobarbital–the drug used to euthanize animals–ends up being fed to pets."
From http://www.catnutrition.org/
FOOD FOR THOUGHT-WHAT ARE WE FEEDING OUR PETS?
Please read the information:
Please read the information:
"Bacteria & bacterial toxins. Slaughtered animals, as well as those that have died because of disease, injury, or natural causes, are sources of meat, by-products, and rendered meals for pet food. Rendered products commonly found in dry pet food include chicken meal, poultry by-product meal, and meat and bone meal."
http://www.littlebigcat.com/nutrition/why-dry-food-is-bad-for-cats-and-dogs/
http://www.littlebigcat.com/nutrition/why-dry-food-is-bad-for-cats-and-dogs/
"The author of the groundbreaking book, “Food Pets Die For,” Ann Martin, has an article published just last week reminding readers that she personally traced euthanized pets from veterinary clinics in the city she lives to the rendering plants where they are processed and shipped to pet food companies. Thus, pentobarbital–the drug used to euthanize animals–ends up being fed to pets."
From http://www.catnutrition.org/
From http://www.catnutrition.org/
12 Surprising Ways to Save on Pet Care
12 Surprising Ways to Save on Pet Care
Save on Pet Care
Are Pets at Risk for Melanoma?
Melanoma Risk in Pets
Caring for Your Dog's Nails
Nail Care in Dogs
How to Apply Cat Flea Treatment -
Infographic
Applying Flea Treatment in Cats
Natural Cures for Dogs and Cats
Natural Cures for Pets
Save on Pet Care
Are Pets at Risk for Melanoma?
Melanoma Risk in Pets
Caring for Your Dog's Nails
Nail Care in Dogs
How to Apply Cat Flea Treatment -
Infographic
Applying Flea Treatment in Cats
Natural Cures for Dogs and Cats
Natural Cures for Pets
Are Pets at Risk for Melanoma?
Melanoma Risk in Pets
Caring for Your Dog's Nails
Nail Care in Dogs
How to Apply Cat Flea Treatment -
Infographic
Applying Flea Treatment in Cats
Natural Cures for Dogs and Cats
Natural Cures for Pets
If you are aware of stray cats in your
neighborhood, here is an article for
information on what to do.
Looking for a Canine to Share Your
Life?
10 Healthiest Canine Breeds
You've GOT to see this automatic
ball throw invention for dogs! It's
absolutely ingenious!
Ball Throw Product
Good advice with the Fourth of July
approaching!
Here's an article everyone with a dog or
may be interested in!
Home Remedies and Natural Cures for
Dogs and Cats
~~~~~~~~~~~
Interesting article - ever wonder why cats
knead?
Why Cats Knead
~~~~~~~~~~~~
This video is just adorable - a
conversation between dog and owner -
enjoy!
Dog/Owner Conversation
~~~~~~~~~~~~
It's getting warm and humid where I live
which is quite uncomfortable for me,
so I can only imagine how uncomfortable
it must be for our furry friends. Here are
some great tips to consider in ensuring
the comfort and safety of your pets this
summer.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
With the price of everything going up these days, performing as many services on your own is imperative.
Here is a great tutorial on one do-it-yourself service that will definitely leave a good chunk of change in your pocket.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Here are household items you may not
be aware of that may prove harmful
to your precious pets:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Tutorial: Hairballs!
Now, on to a sometimes very distressing cat issue.
Two of my precious felines are "pukers." You know,
they seem to continuously "decorate" my
floors/carpets/rugs with splotches consisting of
hairballs combined with their latest meal,
usually the darkest staining food on the
day's menu. This is just their predisposition for some
reason and not a medically-related problem. They do
tend to engage in grooming each other as well which
further contributes to the problem.
I do try to brush them on occasion but
sometimes find that they tend to puke
even more afterwards due to loose hair. So,
I've found that moistening my hands
with water and running them over the cats
a few times to collect the loose hair,
belly included, following brushing tends to help.
But the primary solution seems to be a
consistent schedule of giving them hairball gel
which acts as a wonderful preventative. I find that when
I administer it initially morning and night (avoid right
before or after eating) for three days straight and then
once every other day or every second or third day,
depending on each particular cat, it reduces the
problem almost entirely. Also, the directions
should be followed closely as far as amounts
according to the cat's weight, making sure they're
given enough with no skimping. One of my
offenders loves to lick it off my finger while the
other one receives it by placing the gel on my
forefinger while sliding it along the side
of her mouth forcing it open and in which is
very quick with no mess.
A couple of other factors that occasionally contribute to
vomiting seem to be eating too much too fast or
drinking too much water too fast. In those instances,
feeding and watering on a regular basis to avoid
excessive hunger or thirst is wise.
You want to make sure that there is nothing physically
wrong with your cat that is causing their vomiting.
Usually though, if you examine the evidence, you will
find either a well-formed hairball or a good amount
of loose hair contained therein.
Make sure your cats are getting plenty of moisture
in their diets, which helps alleviate hairballs,
either through feeding them canned/natural
food or providing plenty of fresh water served
alongside their dry food.
In addition, plenty of exercise helps cut
down on hairballs as their body processes
them through more readily. Set aside about
15 minutes once or twice per day to
engage in interactive play with your kitties
and see if it doesn't help!
Lastly, disciplining cats for upchucking
hairballs is futile and will only incite fear
and anxiety in them which will cause
them to avoid you. In addition, it could
possibly cause them additional stress
and upset their systems which could
further exacerbate the problem.
Hope this information helps!!!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Need instruction on how to bathe
your cat? Here you go:
How To Bathe Your Cat
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(New) Shake Dog Potty
Here is a new innovative product for dog
owners! You will find it at Modko.com:
"The Shake Dog Potty is there when you’re
not, providing a comfortable, familiar spot
for your dog to go when
you’re on the go.
It’s handsome and sleek enough to leave
out, so your
dog has the freedom to use it
whenever they need to. Its patent pending
mess-free cleanup, and it’s so
simple to
fold, you won’t think twice about stowing
it away or taking it
on the road. The result
is a dog potty that is stylish, easy to clean,
and portable."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
With all of the travel going on during the
summer, pet owners may be faced with
needing to find a reliable, trusted pet sitter.
Here are three sites to check out:
Three Sites For Finding Qualified Pet Sitters
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Interesting article to read:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Scientists claim dogs are increasingly
able to understand human behavior
with each generation. Click here to
read the entire article:
"Recently, a large pet food manufacturer conducted
a survey of U.S. cat owners. According to
PedfoodIndustry.com, the purpose of the survey was
"To dispel myths and better understand the relationship
between cats and their owners."
Click to Learn About the Survey Findings:
Myths About Cats
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
How about some natural ways to combat
those pesky fleas? These methods are a
great way to save money and ensure that
your pet is not being harmed by toxic
chemicals in store bought flea remedies.
Check out these awesome, easy-to-make
natural flea remedies - and please share
with dog owner friends!
Click here:
6 Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Fleas On Dogs
~~~~~~~~~~~~
TIME TO ADOPT A SECOND DOG OR CAT?
Perhaps you've been considering a
companion for your current furry
friend but are unsure about issues
to consider such as compatibility,
timing, etc. Many people are compelled
during the holidays to acquire a new
pet as a gift, so these articles may be
particularly helpful in the decision-making
process:
http://tinyurl.com/on6cmk9 - Dogs
http://tinyurl.com/qfr3hyr - Cats
If you are aware of stray cats in your
neighborhood, here is an article for
information on what to do.
Looking for a Canine to Share Your
Life?
10 Healthiest Canine Breeds
You've GOT to see this automatic
ball throw invention for dogs! It's
absolutely ingenious!
Ball Throw Product
Good advice with the Fourth of July
approaching!
Here's an article everyone with a dog or
may be interested in!
Home Remedies and Natural Cures for
Dogs and Cats
~~~~~~~~~~~
Interesting article - ever wonder why cats
knead?
Why Cats Knead
~~~~~~~~~~~~
This video is just adorable - a
conversation between dog and owner -
enjoy!
Dog/Owner Conversation
~~~~~~~~~~~~
It's getting warm and humid where I live
which is quite uncomfortable for me,
so I can only imagine how uncomfortable
it must be for our furry friends. Here are
some great tips to consider in ensuring
the comfort and safety of your pets this
summer.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
With the price of everything going up these days, performing as many services on your own is imperative.
Here is a great tutorial on one do-it-yourself service that will definitely leave a good chunk of change in your pocket.
Here is a great tutorial on one do-it-yourself service that will definitely leave a good chunk of change in your pocket.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Here are household items you may not
be aware of that may prove harmful
to your precious pets:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Tutorial: Hairballs!
Now, on to a sometimes very distressing cat issue.
Two of my precious felines are "pukers." You know,
they seem to continuously "decorate" my
floors/carpets/rugs with splotches consisting of
hairballs combined with their latest meal,
usually the darkest staining food on the
day's menu. This is just their predisposition for some
reason and not a medically-related problem. They do
tend to engage in grooming each other as well which
further contributes to the problem.
I do try to brush them on occasion but
sometimes find that they tend to puke
even more afterwards due to loose hair. So,
I've found that moistening my hands
with water and running them over the cats
a few times to collect the loose hair,
belly included, following brushing tends to help.
But the primary solution seems to be a
consistent schedule of giving them hairball gel
which acts as a wonderful preventative. I find that when
I administer it initially morning and night (avoid right
before or after eating) for three days straight and then
once every other day or every second or third day,
depending on each particular cat, it reduces the
problem almost entirely. Also, the directions
should be followed closely as far as amounts
according to the cat's weight, making sure they're
given enough with no skimping. One of my
offenders loves to lick it off my finger while the
other one receives it by placing the gel on my
forefinger while sliding it along the side
of her mouth forcing it open and in which is
very quick with no mess.
A couple of other factors that occasionally contribute to
vomiting seem to be eating too much too fast or
drinking too much water too fast. In those instances,
feeding and watering on a regular basis to avoid
excessive hunger or thirst is wise.
You want to make sure that there is nothing physically
wrong with your cat that is causing their vomiting.
Usually though, if you examine the evidence, you will
find either a well-formed hairball or a good amount
of loose hair contained therein.
Make sure your cats are getting plenty of moisture
in their diets, which helps alleviate hairballs,
either through feeding them canned/natural
food or providing plenty of fresh water served
alongside their dry food.
In addition, plenty of exercise helps cut
down on hairballs as their body processes
them through more readily. Set aside about
15 minutes once or twice per day to
engage in interactive play with your kitties
and see if it doesn't help!
Lastly, disciplining cats for upchucking
hairballs is futile and will only incite fear
and anxiety in them which will cause
them to avoid you. In addition, it could
possibly cause them additional stress
and upset their systems which could
further exacerbate the problem.
Hope this information helps!!!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Need instruction on how to bathe
your cat? Here you go:
How To Bathe Your Cat
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(New) Shake Dog Potty
Here is a new innovative product for dog
owners! You will find it at Modko.com:
"The Shake Dog Potty is there when you’re
not, providing a comfortable, familiar spot
for your dog to go when you’re on the go.
It’s handsome and sleek enough to leave
out, so your dog has the freedom to use it
whenever they need to. Its patent pending
mess-free cleanup, and it’s so simple to
fold, you won’t think twice about stowing
it away or taking it on the road. The result
is a dog potty that is stylish, easy to clean,
and portable."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
With all of the travel going on during the
summer, pet owners may be faced with
needing to find a reliable, trusted pet sitter.
Here are three sites to check out:
Three Sites For Finding Qualified Pet Sitters
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Interesting article to read:
Scientists claim dogs are increasingly
able to understand human behavior
with each generation. Click here to
read the entire article:
"Recently, a large pet food manufacturer conducted
"To dispel myths and better understand the relationship
between cats and their owners."
Click to Learn About the Survey Findings:
Myths About Cats
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
a survey of U.S. cat owners. According to
PedfoodIndustry.com, the purpose of the survey was
between cats and their owners."
Click to Learn About the Survey Findings:
Myths About Cats
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
How about some natural ways to combat
those pesky fleas? These methods are a
great way to save money and ensure that
your pet is not being harmed by toxic
chemicals in store bought flea remedies.
Check out these awesome, easy-to-make
natural flea remedies - and please share
with dog owner friends!
Click here:
6 Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Fleas On Dogs
TIME TO ADOPT A SECOND DOG OR CAT?
Perhaps you've been considering a
companion for your current furry
friend but are unsure about issues
to consider such as compatibility,
timing, etc. Many people are compelled
during the holidays to acquire a new
pet as a gift, so these articles may be
particularly helpful in the decision-making
process:
http://tinyurl.com/on6cmk9 - Dogs
http://tinyurl.com/qfr3hyr - Cats
