Is Dental Health Really About Plaque and Tartar?
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Can Dogs Have Almond Milk?
This article has expert comment from vegan canine nutritionist Diana Laverdure-Dunetz, M.S. Dogs can have an occasional taste of your morning almond milk, as almonds are not toxic to dogs and can reduce inflammation. Look for unsweetened and unflavored varieties — a good choice lists just water and almonds as ingredients. In stores, avoid almond milk with the artificial sweetener xylitol, artificial flavorings, thickeners and oils, which aren’t safe for dogs to eat, says vegan canine nutritionist Diana Laverdure-Dunetz, M.S. and...
New free self-paced course available with practices for well-being and productivity
Are you ready to reignite your passion, reclaim your energy and revolutionize your approach to work? The new self-paced course, The Journey You Own: Practices for Wellbeing and Productivity, on Maddie’s® University will help you do just that! This course will help you break free from the draining cycle of reactive responses and embrace a more dynamic and fulfilling path. In this immersive introductory course, you will embark on a journey to explore the depths of your reactions, actions, and emotions, while cultivating a sense of...
Electronic Bandages Speed Healing by 30 Percent in Animal Study
When it comes to wounds, sometimes they just won’t heal on their own. These wounds can cause patients long-term suffering and may linger on indefinitely if they’re not treated successfully. When this happens, they can go on to become infected and lead to surgical intervention or even become fatal. Lesions like these can stem from things like burns, certain diabetic ulcers, and surgical injuries, Current therapies frequently require the need for surgery and/or lead to the overuse of antibiotics, which can contribute to the issue of...
Copper The Alaskan Klee Kai Is Devastated Upon Hearing That He’s Allergic To His Fave Food
Finding out you’re allergic to something you absolutely love can be devastating. Heck, I’m aware that some people who are lactose intolerant still devour pizza and drink milk even when they know there are going to be consequences, and some people who are mildly allergic still eat the food that they’re allergic to. At least they know (hopefully) what signs to look out for and take the necessary medicine they need if an allergic reaction occurs. They know the risk, and they’re prepared to take it. PHOTO: Unsplash/Obi...
How To Keep Pets Safe During Poor Air Quality Conditions
Hundreds of wildfires are raging across Canada displacing people, endangering wildlife, and causing air quality alerts throughout the United States and as far as Spain. The Great Lakes Region issued air quality alerts on Tuesday due to elevated levels of fine particulate matter caused by the smoke from the wildfires. The poor air quality can be harmful to pets as well. Photo: Unsplash/Malachi Brooks A thick haze blankets several states and officials are urging people and pets to stay indoors. Pets Most At Risk Photo: Pixabay While the poor...
Emergency Preparedness for Cats
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How Often You Should Be Grooming Your Dog
Regular grooming not only keeps your dog looking its best – it also plays a vital role in maintaining their overall health and well-being. How often to groom a dog, however, depends on both your dog and the time of year. Let’s take a closer look at the importance of grooming as well as the risks of under and over-grooming to help you determine how often to groom your dog. Importance of regular grooming Grooming goes beyond mere aesthetics – it’s an essential aspect of responsible pet parenthood. Regular grooming plays...
Stray Dog With Life-Threatening Hernia Needs Your Help
Life on the streets in Bulgaria is tough. There are numerous stray dogs and cats roaming the towns looking for food and shelter. Some are also suffering from health issues, like sweet Boyana. Local animal shelter, Love for Love Association, works to reduce the number of stray animals through spaying/neutering, changing the locals’ view on stray animals, and finding homes for thousands of the homeless dogs and cats. They also care for injured, sick, or abandoned animals at their shelter. In March, they received a call about a stray dog...
New Analysis: Pets With Microchips Are THREE TIMES More Likely to Get Home
It’s long been known that lost pets with microchips have a higher chance of returning to their homes than those without. New analysis from the HASS data team shows that pets with microchips are in fact three times more likely to be reunited with their families as those without—but that the use of microchips could be so much more effective. Read on for tips on what shelters can do to have those chips more effectively work to reunite pets with their families. HASS Data Is Clear—Microchips Work, and They Could Work Even...
