Posted in General on October 9, 2017
You may have heard that essential fatty acids (EFA’s) are important for your pet’s wellbeing. Especially, omega fatty acids which are anti-inflammatory and are both safe and effective to help with pet food allergies! If your pet has allergies, there is inflammation in the body and if it goes on for a long time, any inflammation is a […]
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Posted in Cats, Dogs, General on September 21, 2017
Something is wrong: Your pet isn’t eating or has loose stool or is acting just plain strange. Is he or she feeling well? Many pet owners can immediately tell if something is a little off with their furry friends. Symptoms do sometimes take a bit longer than usual to appear but owners should be able […]
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Posted in Cats, Dogs, General, News on August 9, 2017
A growing number of New York pet owners are now refusing to vaccinate their pets, citing the same skepticism surrounding vaccinations for human beings. The anti-vaccine movement started a few years ago when parents began spreading rumors that the shots could cause various conditions, most notably autism. There is no scientific evidence linking vaccinations to […]
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Posted in General on October 30, 2016
What does your pet think about Halloween? Not all pets like Halloween. In fact some of them think it is very scary. Here are some things you can do to help your pet adjust to Halloween. The two biggest problems with Halloween are injuries and poisoning — and animal emergency clinics traditionally see plenty of […]
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Posted in on October 25, 2016
With Halloween approaching there may be more goodies in your house than normal and it is not unusual for your pets to want to sample what you have. This can be dangerous especially if your four footed friends help themselves to chocolate. Cocoa and chocolate can be particularly toxic to dogs as it contains a […]
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Posted in Pet Food on October 14, 2016
There are many healthy diets for dogs. “Biologically-appropriate” is a term we often hear. For many years, most dog foods available were less-than-optimal when you consider that canines evolved primarily as meat-eaters. The best diet for your dog is also one that fits the lifestyles and budget of the people who feed the dog. For example, […]
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Posted in on October 6, 2016
Fall Safety Tips for your Pets when it comes to FLEA protection and other outside dangers. Fall is a beautiful time of year but it can actually be dangerous for your pet! When the weather gets colder, the fleas are also looking to attach to furry hosts such as your pets. This is the time […]
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Posted in Pet Allergies on September 15, 2016
Is your pet itching like crazy? Exploring common causes of itch and pet allergy symptoms, treatments and causes, may be just what you need to help end the itch cycle! Because unfortunately, most people treat symptoms and not the root cause of itch. When a pet presents with signs of allergies, the first thing to do […]
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Posted in News on September 13, 2016
Because pet allergies are so common, and the symptoms so annoying to pets, helping with allergies is one of the most common things veterinarians do. Only because there are so many different mechanisms for allergy symptoms does it seem like pet allergies can be complicated. For the owner of the allergic dog or cat, allergies […]
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Posted in Customer Stories on September 8, 2016
When Dan was asked to temporarily look after Mushu for a year, he happily accepted the owner’s offer. Dan hadjust lost a beloved cat, and Mushu would soothe his healing heart. Or so he thought. “Mushu was not a friendly kitty as I quickly found out,” remembers this cat lover based in St. Albert, Alberta. […]
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