It’s typically perfectly safe for your dog to sleep under the covers all night. Your dog can breathe just fine. And if it starts having trouble breathing or gets uncomfortable, your dog will move, just like humans. Have you ever noticed your pup snuggling up under the blankets? While it may look cute, you might … Read more
Nickel is also incorporated in many day-to-day products which can cause an allergic dermatitis rash in animals with allergies to nickel. Nickel is found in may stainless steel products, including dog dishes and collars. Dogs who are allergic to plastic bowls are one of the many things to which dogs may be sensitive. When dogs … Read more
Food allergies are not limited to humans — dogs can also have allergic reactions to certain foods, such as grains and beef. Allergic reactions include symptoms such as itchy skin and hair loss, as well as gastrointestinal issues which can be very unpleasant for you and your pet! Gluten intolerance has become a hot topic … Read more
Pet waste can introduce pathogens and nutrients to surface water (which can enter a compromised well from the cap or casing casing Casing may refer to an enclosing shell, tube, or surrounding material. It may also refer to: Cartridge (firearms), shell enclosing the explosive propellant in ammunition. Casing (borehole), metal tube used during the drilling … Read more
A sudden change in diet can upset your dog’s stomach and intestinal tract, leading to diarrhea. The usual rule of thumb is a gradual change if you are switching your dog’s food. The general recommendation is to slowly increase your dog’s new food while decreasing the current food over the course of one week. One … Read more
Because far from being biologically impossible, the evidence is growing that cats and dogs can be perfectly content on a veggie or even vegan diet. Indeed, they may be healthier than those fed conventional pet food. According to Andrew Knight and Madelaine Leitsberger, the authors of a review of four studies that looked at the … Read more
Your pet’s shedding may be related to diet. Pet’s thrive on a diet high in proteins and nutrients. Unfortunately, not all pet foods are good for your pet. Foods that contain lots of fillers, such as cereal by-products, corn and rice bran, corn starch, citrus pulp and oat hulls, are more likely to cause shedding. … Read more
Not only can pet dander cause itchy eyes and a runny nose, but pet dander can potentially be harmful to your respiratory system. According to the American Lung Association this can “lead to a decline in the ability of the lungs to function.” Make sure that you and your loved ones are safe; let’s start … Read more
Inhaling diffused oils is known to cause negative respiratory effects on humans and pets, if used in a small space and/or for an extended period of time. It is important to note that cats and dogs are much more sensitive to scents than their human counterparts. Determine what’s best for your pet after reading this … Read more
“In many cases, dogs with few or no teeth are able to eat the same food they were eating before losing their teeth,” Dr. DiGiacomo said. “It’s amazing to see toothless dogs crunch hard kibble, but they can do so on their hard palate.” That means you won’t have to crush up her kibble for … Read more