Pet Health and Wellness

Nutrition Tips

Are Veggies Good for My Pet?

Dogs are omnivores and can eat both meat and plants.  While the internet is full of folks who make claims that…

Crunchy Treats Recipe

Crunchy Treats Recipe   Many thanks to Barking Mad Baking Company for developing this wonderful recipe! Visit barkingmadbakingcompany.com.   Ingredients 1…

7 Surprising Ways to help Your Pet Lose Weight

According to the latest veterinary surveys, over half our nation’s dogs and cats are overweight. This means almost 90 million pets are at risk for developing crippling arthritis, debilitating diabetes, catastrophic kidney and heart disease, high blood pressure and many forms of cancer. How can you s

Environmental Tips

Your Pets and The Sun: A Users Guide to Good Health

Summer is a wonderful time to get outdoors with your pet to enjoy a variety of healthy activities. Whether or not…

Protecting Your Pet’s Skin

According to Barbara Cohen, Executive Director of Animal Cancer Foundation, our pets aren’t immune to skin cancer risk either.  Melanoma, squamous…

COMMON POISONOUS PLANTS FOR DOGS AND CATS

Keep your pets safe by making sure plants in your home and garden will not harm them. While many plants are…

Exercise Tips

Exercise and Cancer Patients

Can What Human Oncologists Recommend Be Applied To Pets With Cancer? Much has been published about the positive effects of physical…

Is Exercise Safe for Pets with Cancer?

Hearing that your beloved companion has been diagnosed with cancer is difficult. Among the many questions that pet owners frequently ask is how much they should exercise their pet after a diagnosis of cancer. Learn more about exercise as it pertains to pets with cancer on petMD.

Pet Obesity Danger

Childhood obesity is an epidemic in this country. Our pets aren’t far behind. In fact, a study conducted by Purina found that 60 percent of America’s pets are overweight. Dog owners spent nearly $300 a year on food and treats last year, and cat owners spent more than $200. Don’t let your pet become another…