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Plaque vs. Tartar in Pets

Choosing the Right Pet Food

Chicken vs Chicken Meal Ingredients on a pet food label are listed in order of their weight. Chicken is approximately 70% moisture while chicken meal is less than 10% moisture. This would put chicken higher on the ingredient list despite the fact that you would actually be getting less chicken. This means that if you […]

Weight Loss Tips for Cats

Even though it seems cute to have a rolly polly kitty come lay on your lap, excess pounds on a cat can really have a negative effect on your cat’s health. Overweight cats are far more likely to develop osteoarthritis, diabetes, respiratory problems and non-allergic skin conditions. Grooming becomes problematic when cats become overweight, resulting […]

Overindulgence

We all tend to overindulge this time of year. Sometimes family members think the pets need “treats” at this time of year. Dishing out foods from their plates or cookies or other treats can cause stomach upset or even worse, pancreatitis. Turkey, ham and other fatty foods are large contributors to pets having to be […]

Lights shining bright… or Not

Decorative lights can be an attractive chew toy for pets. Lights should be carefully checked to ensure safety for your pets and your household. Electric shock can occur from defective cords as well as from pets chewing on the cords. Check for bite marks in cords and any exposed or fray wires. If pets cannot […]