Tag: Cats
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Going Raw: What is in Raw Pet Food
Have you heard? Raw food diets are all the rage. They are becoming increasingly popular amongst humans, who historically have been the only species to cook their food. Perhaps people are catching on, since it seems intuitive to believe that if animals survived eating nothing but a raw food diet in the wild, why shouldn’t…
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Winter Wardrobe: Dressing Your Pet for the Cold
We don’t have to tell you that pet clothing is popular. If you own a pet, chances are you have been to a pet store. And anyone who has been in a large pet supply store, knows that there are puppy and kitty clothing, covering anything from ornate Halloween costumes, to sports team jerseys, fluffy…
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Archetypal Dog & Cat Diet
What does that mean? An archetypal diet refers to the kind of food that best mirrors what a dog or cat would be likely to feed on in the wild. This is the food they are genetically programmed to crave, and consequently, it is the best nutrition for them. From feasting on the fresh meat…
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Cat Food Recall: Purr-Complete Feline Poultry Meal
January 16th, 2015 there was a pet food recall by the pet food company Oma’s Pride, due to a possible Salmonella contamination. Such a contamination poses a risk not only to the felines who consume the food, but also the adults who handle the product and may be susceptible to the bacteria. Though there have…
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Sometimes it’s tough being a social butterfly
The differences between cats and dogs are sometimes so great, that not even the most persistent pups can get a cat on their level. Nevertheless, we still love those superiority-complex kitties, as much as we do the bouncy dogs that try to win them over.
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How To Remove Ticks: Step-by-Step Guide
You’ve just return from a grassy walk in the hills, and have found a dreaded lump in your dog’s coat. While many make the mistake of thinking that washing the dogs coat will take care of the tick problem, the reality is, you’ve got to get involved and remove it yourself. Below is our step-by-step…
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How to Exercise Your Dog in the Winter
Winter means something different to everybody. A January day in California might be 50 degrees with patchy sunlight, while Alaska will hover above zero, staying covered in ice and snow. Whatever climate you find yourselves in, there are exercise options and solutions to stay fit and happy while the wind howls. It doesn’t always mean…
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Paws off, Parker! The Effects of Taste Deterrents
When your dog just won’t stay away from the sneakers, or has been repeatedly caught biting the table leg, one of the best ways to put a stop to the behavior is to apply a taste deterrent. Dogs don’t always understand when they are being scolded or punished, resulting in nothing more than fear of…
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The Benefits of a Starch-Free Diet for Your Pet
Let’s face it; we live in a culture where starches are staples. It seems as if every meal is augmented by carbohydrates, starches or grains of some kind. Though most people recognize the peril of eating copious amounts of starches, few consider the same toll it takes on dogs. Most pet food diets consist of…
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How To Avoid, Find and Eliminate Ticks
Ticks are vile creatures – the very idea of them makes many people squeamish. However, as a dog or cat owner, it is important to be made aware of how ticks can harm your pet. Learning about the risks and how to avoid these little pests will help you better protect your dog from injury…