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Holiday Food Dangers for Dogs and Cats
We look forward to the deliciousness of the holiday season for many reasons – special meals and drinks, seasonal treats, feasts with friends and family, and goodies galore all make the holidays a tasty time of year. But the same holiday foods we love to celebrate with are no celebration at all for dogs and cats, and can even be dangerous to our pets in many unexpected ways. By understanding the top holiday food dangers for dogs and cats, pet owners can celebrate safely with their furry companions. Top 8 Unexpected Holiday Food Dangers for Pets There are many different...
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Nut Dangers to Dogs
Nuts are always popular treats, not just as an easy snack, but also in all sorts of baked goodies and other recipes. It is important that dog owners not share many of those snacks and treats with their pets, however, because of the different nut dangers to dogs. Understanding those dangers can help dog owners keep their pets safe. Some Nuts Are Okay – In Moderation When dog owners first learn that nuts can be dangerous to dogs, they may be shocked to see peanut and peanut butter-flavored treats available for dogs from pet stores, major retailers and even specialty...
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Fireworks and your anxious pet: Here's some tips to help
If you've noticed an uptick in firework usage lately, you aren't alone. According to statistics some retailers have seen a 400% increase in sales compared to last year. Firework noise complaints in New York City, for one example, are up by 4,000 percent. Any pet owner with an anxious pet knows this is a recipe for disaster. There isn't much you can do about the fireworks themselves in our experience, but there are some things you can do at home to mitigate the potential impact they have on your pet's psyche.
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What is Cannabigerol and why should I care?
CBG is non intoxicating and is thought to affect mood, thanks to its ability to act as a GABA reuptake inhibitor. In addition, CBG boosts anandamide, which is the body's bliss molecule.
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Do Grain Free Diets cause DCM?
Hot Topic: Let's talk about DCM or Dialated Cardiomyopathy. This topic has been literally breaking the internet these past couple of weeks based on a study recently released blaming grain free diets for causing DCM. The short explanation being that the excess legumes within pet food is prohibiting the absorption of an amino acid, Taurine, which is causing a thinning and inefficiency of the heart muscle. Taurine was once thought only to be an essential amino acid for cats, however it is necessary for canines as well. Obviously, it is WAY more complicated than that, which of course leaves many...