Food as Medicine: Go Beyond Kibble with Chi Dog
Are you worried that kibble isn’t healthy enough for your dog? There are convenient alternatives formulated according to Food Therapy that nourish your pup and help eliminate allergies and other health problems caused by imbalances. Do you ever look at a bag of kibble and think: “How can that be a healthy food for my dog?” If you’re a dog parent who’s concerned about what you feed your pooch, you’re not alone! And I’m here to tell you that it’s possible to feed your dog better! You can feed your...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Return to Home results, Spanish language customer service course, and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week.Please note: There will be no additional blog posts this week. Over 10,000 dogs and cats reunite with their families, thanks to the Return to Home ChallengeIn October of 2022, over 10,000 lost pets were reunited with their families thanks to the Return to Home Challenge. Seventeen national organizations came together to promote the Challenge that encouraged animal shelters and foster-based organizations to create a culture of return to home within their...
Warning Soft Content: Public Display of Cuddles Between a Cat and a Bunny
Furry animals are undoubtedly adorable and irresistible. Even when you watch them from a video, you’ll have the urge to reach through the screen and cuddle them. They are the perfect source of serotonin — dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, and more can effortlessly make you smile. Everything they do can make you gush and blush. For this reason, many people follow social media pages that share soft animal content. Watching furry animals is free therapy whenever stress gets too much. Those social media posts can easily go viral because...
Brilliant Dog Unexpectedly Develops a Sword-Fighting Hobby
Pet parents always engage their fur babies in activities to find similar interests. Most dogs join their humans during hiking, swimming, running, or camping. Doing things together builds a stronger bond between the pet and the owner. You’ll find great company with a dog — they’ll make your hobby more interesting and exciting. You’ll also be washed with an overwhelming feeling whenever you’re amazed at your dog’s skills. They are undoubtedly intelligent creatures that you can train — sit, roll, and...
Dental Care for Every Stage of Your Dog or Cat’s Life
Whether your dog or cat is a youngster or a senior, or anything in between, regular dental care throughout his life is vital for maintaining strong teeth and gums, and preventing painful problems. Dental disease is one of the most common problems in our dogs and cats. It’s also one of the easier conditions to prevent or minimize, although it requires regular and consistent dental care throughout the animal’s life. This article offers an integrative approach to canine and feline dental care, from babyhood to the senior years. Start...
Dog Seizures: Symptoms and What to Do
When a dog is experiencing a seizure, he is not himself, says Dr. Jon Nauss, medical director at Irvine Valley Veterinary Hospital Primary Care & Integrative Medicine, and it can be very alarming to see your beloved pet experience something like this. Dog seizure symptoms: generalized and focal What does it look like when a dog is having a seizure? Seizures are typically categorized as generalized or focal. “A generalized seizure is what most people think of when they think of seizures,” says Dr. Nauss, and describes them as...
14 Tips to Help a Leash Reactive Dog
What is a leash-reactive dog? Your usually friendly dog starts barking and lunging when he sees or hears another dog or when a jogger or loud truck passes by. And you wonder what happened. After all, off a leash, he’s calm. Many dogs can ignore these sights and sounds and take them in stride. But a leash-reactive dog responds to certain stimuli at a higher-than-normal level of intensity. His reactivity is a result of the stress that he’s experiencing. Here are tips to help manage your dog’s leash reactive behavior: First,...
How Custom Dog Food Can Help Your Pup’s Health
Who says meal delivery is just for humans? The latest trend in pet nutrition is custom dog food, and it’s a great way to ensure your pet is getting the nutrition he needs to thrive. Not only is it healthy, but it’s also delicious, making mealtime the highlight of your dog’s day. There are a lot of choices for both custom kibble and wet food varieties. Typically, these dog food companies are subscription-based, where the food is shipped directly to your door in proportioned containers. Just like we humans, our pups can now...
Pain-Free Diabetes Testing for Dogs and Cats
This breakthrough technology means you no longer have to use a painful lancet to draw blood samples from your diabetic dog or cat. If you have a dog or cat with diabetes, you know that poking her with a lancet to get blood for a glucose sample hurts you almost as much as it does her. No one wants to cause their animal pain, especially when the goal is simply to help them live healthy, happy lives. Collaboration Is Born PetTest Genteel is quite literally the breakthrough technology diabetic dog and cat parents have been waiting for....
They’re No Strangers to The White House, and Other Fun Facts About Siamese Cats
Let’s face it. Most cat lovers – and probably a lot of cats – believe every day should celebrate felines. While we can certainly celebrate this way privately, there is one day in April dedicated to a specific popular breed: The Siamese! April 6 is National Siamese Cat Day. These cats, which originated in Thailand, were highly regarded by royalty in their native land. That may not be surprising, given their attractive looks, which come in four different varieties: seal point, chocolate point, blue point, and lilac point. To...
