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The ?Catkins? Diet?For Dogs, Too?
2008-06-01 19:38:00 After our look last time at vegetarianism in pets, this time we?re going to the other extreme?the high-protein, low-carb, so-called ?Catkins? diet (a little wordplay on the low-carb Atkins diet for people). This is a far more prevalent trend in pet diets, and one that I?m glad to see?with a few reservations! Looking at wild carnivores, ... More About: Dogs , Diet
Vegetarian Pets?
2008-05-20 04:16:00 People have many reasons for choosing a vegetarian (no meat) or vegan (no animal products) lifestyle: to lower cholesterol, lose weight, conserve water, save rainforests, stop animal cruelty, and many other personal, health, environmental or ethical reasons. Sometimes, these reasons are so compelling that they want to extend this major life choice to their pets ... More About: Vegetarian , Pets , Jean
How to Switch Foods (Part II)
2008-04-29 02:51:00 Special Tricks for Cats and Other Finicky Eaters ?Dogs will eat anything.? That?s what I thought until I met Elvis, a husky-white shepherd mix. A pickier critter you never will find?he?d rather starve than eat anything he isn?t in the mood for. Elvis taught me that a dog can be as finicky as the most persnickety ... More About: Switch , Foods , Part , Jean
Book Review - ?The Encyclopedia of Natural Pet Care?
2008-04-21 21:51:00 Sarah?s Book Review Book The Encyclopedia of Natural Pet Care Category Natural Care Brief Summary CJ Puotinen focuses on the most helpful, effective and widely practiced therapies in holistic pet care. Based on interviews with leading practitioners, this user-friendly book discusses the particulars of nutrition, supplements, herbs, aromatherapy, homeopathy, flower essences, and hands-on therapies such as acupuncture, massage, and chiropractic. This ...
New Freeze-Dried Meals & Treats from Only Natural Pet Store!
2008-04-17 00:08:00 Only Natural Pet Store is excited to announce the addition of our new freeze-dried meals and treats! Freeze -Dried Fresh Filets and All Meat Bites are each made from free-range meats that were raised antibiotic and hormone-free. They’re grain-free too so they make a great option for pets with grain allergies. Give your companion the benefits of ... More About: Abby , Meals
How to Switch Foods (Part 1 & II)
2008-04-12 19:59:00 So, now that you?ve read the last two posts, you?re convinced! You?re going to change what your pet is eating. That?s great! But there are things you need to know to avoid trouble. The first thing to remember when switching your pet?s diet is that time is on your side. Except in rare cases, it is ... More About: Switch , Foods , Part , Jean
How to Switch Foods (Part I)
2008-04-12 19:59:00 So, now that you?ve read the last two posts, you?re convinced! You?re going to change what your pet is eating. That?s great! But there are things you need to know to avoid trouble. The first thing to remember when switching your pet?s diet is that time is on your side. Except in rare cases, it is ... More About: Switch , Foods , Part , Jean
Why Switch Foods? (Part II)
2008-03-29 16:12:00 In this post, we?ll continue our discussion about the reasons for periodically switching your pet?s food. Let?s consider all the different kinds of pet food on the market. When I started veterinary school, there were basically two kinds of pet food: adult, and puppy or kitten (growth/lactation); “light” foods were just coming into the market, although ... More About: Switch , Foods , Part
New Halo Spot?s Stew Dry Formula for Dogs & Cats!
2008-03-24 16:58:00 Only Natural Pet Store is happy to introduce Halo Spot ’s Stew Dry Formula s! Finally, a dry food for dogs and cats good enough to be called “Spot’s Stew”. Created for all life stages, Halo blends a unique combination of proteins from meat or fish, eggs and vegetables for pure nutrition and easy digestibility. No rendered meats or meals Nothing ... More About: Dogs , Cats
New Senior Pet Products at Only Natural Pet Store
2008-03-20 21:52:00 Only Natural Pet Store now offers two new products for senior pets and/or handicapped pets: PetSTEP Portable Pet Ramp Key to life-long joint health for active dogs of all ages, PetSTEP Pet Ramps prevent stress related injuries that can occur when pets jump down onto front legs. PetSTEP Pet Ramps also offer compassionate assistance to rehabilitating and ... More About: Products , Senior , Abby
Why Switch Foods?
2008-03-14 01:06:00 The spice of life is variety, or so they say. If that’s true for people, what about our dogs and cats? Pet food company advertising would have you believe that feeding one food (theirs!) for your pet?s entire adult life is the way to go. But that concept is all wrong. When you really think about ... More About: Switch , Foods , Jean
Taking Care of the Liver
2008-03-04 00:28:00 The liver is one of the most important organs in the body. It is a crucial part of the digestive system, as well as playing a role in the immune system. Most blood from the intestinal tract is routed through the liver for detoxification. The liver can operate effectively with only 20% of its cells ... More About: Care , Taking , Liver
Natural Care for Joints and Aging Pets
2008-02-29 20:27:00 Supporting Your Aging Companion Aging is a natural part of life. Rather than being anxious about our companion’s declining abilities, we can be proactive in preventing or delaying the onset of age related disease. Weight management, dental health, joint care, attention to food and a comfortable and well padded bed are of utmost importance in determining ... More About: Articles , Pets , Natural , Care
Leba III Dental Spray at Only Natural Pet Store
2008-02-25 18:48:00 Leba III Dental Spray is now available at Only Natural Pet Store ! LEBA III balances the chemistry of the mouth keeping the teeth clean and healthy for the entire life of your pet, without side effects. How does it work? Leba III stimulates the enzymes changing the chemistry in the mouth. This softens the tartar and ... More About: Abby
The Role of Protein in Good Nutrition
2008-02-20 00:00:00 By: Melissa Grosjean Protein is arguably the most important component of your dog or cat’s diet, and is often the most hotly debated aspect of pet foods. What is the best source of protein for dogs? For cats? How much protein should be in the diet and can you feed too much of it? How can ... More About: Articles , Nutrition , Role , Good
New Raw Foods at Only Natural Pet Store
2008-02-18 19:19:00 Only Natural Pet Store offers a wide variety of raw foods for dogs and cats and encourages pet owners to learn about all the benefits of feeding a raw diet. You can start by reading our article All About Raw Food. There are several brands of raw foods available at Only Natural Pet Store including: NEW! Bravo Farmore NEW! Nature?s Logic Nature’s ... More About: Foods , Abby , Raw Foods
The Importance of Taurine for Dogs and Cats
2008-02-16 06:37:00 Back in the 1970s, thousands of dogs and cats were mysteriously dying due to a form of heart failure called dilated cardiomyopathy. At the same time, there were reports of cats going blind that were often associated with cats being fed dog food. But within a few years, the same problems were discovered in cats ... More About: Dogs , Cats
New Allergy and Thyroid Formulas from Only Natural Pet Store
2008-02-14 19:20:00 Only Natural Pet Store is excited to offer new formulas for some of your pet’s most common health conditions: Only Natural Pet Aller-Free 7 Herbal Formula: designed to ease your pet?s allergy symptoms and curb the effects brought on by allergic reactions to airborne substances such as pollens, molds and grasses. Available in 2 oz. and ... More About: Abby , Thyroid
All About Raw Food
2008-02-14 18:00:00 Our animal companions are natural hunters and carnivores; just look at their ancestry. The dog at your feet (or on your sofa) has evolved from the wolf, and it?s digestive system is virtually the same despite thousands of years of domestication. They have very short intestinal tracts geared to the consumption and digestion of raw ... More About: Food , Articles
ONPS Now Offers Taste of the Wild!
2008-02-14 17:28:00 You’ve been asking for it, and now we have it! Satisfy your dog or cat’s instinctual cravings with Taste of the Wild . Made with real roasted meats and supplemented with fruits and vegetables, these grain-free formulas provide a superior taste sensation, highly digestible energy and natural antioxidants to support a healthy immune system and overall health. For ... More About: Offers , Abby
The Power of Positive Speech
2008-02-07 23:29:00 By Dave Goff People talk to their plants all the time. It is generally accepted that talking to plants assists in the growth and well-being of the plants and can even be therapeutic for the plant care-taker as well. Less well known are the studies that show that what you say is just as ... More About: Power , Stories , Positive , Speech
Why do dogs eat poop?
2008-02-04 17:46:00 By Dave Goff I have never worked in an office where everybody spent so much time talking about poop, and coming from a music industry background, that?s really saying something! One of the most common issues for canines is stool-eating, technically known as Coprophagia. There are several reasons why a dog may eat feces, ... More About: Dogs , Stories , Tips , Poop , Feces
Constipation in Pets
2008-01-30 22:42:00 Okay, so pet poop is not a particularly pleasant topic, but a surprising number of pets have problems with constipation (abnormal accumulation of feces and difficulty defecating). More serious conditions can result from constipation, such as obstipation (complete obstruction of the colon by feces) and megacolon (damaged nerves and muscles in the colon causing an ... More About: Pets , Constipation
Probiotics for Dogs and Cats
2008-01-25 20:56:00 Lately I’ve been running into a lot of pets who need some extra help with digestive and other health issues. Probiotics have helped solve the problems for many of these animals. The term “probiotics” (which means “promoting life”) covers a variety of “friendly” bacteria that are beneficial for the digestive tract. These include Lactobacillus acidophilus and ... More About: Dogs , Cats , Jean
Why Go Organic?
2008-01-02 23:16:00 Among the many pet food choices available today are a handful of products labeled ?organic.? These products tend to be higher in price than most foods?are they worth it? Definition. Because there’s a lot of confusion about it, let’s start with what “organic” really is. The term ?organic? has a very specific, legal meaning set by ... More About: Organic , Organ
Is Your Pet too Pudgy?
2008-01-02 20:15:00 Pet obesity has been making the headlines in every veterinary journal for the last few months. It is indeed a serious problem for our furry friends. Many serious health problems can result from obesity, such as arthritis, liver disease, heart failure, and renal disease. Prevention is key here: don’t allow your pet to become overweight in ... More About: Jean
Holiday-Proofing Your Pets
2007-11-30 21:25:00 This holiday season of year, while a happy time for most people, can be a stressful and even dangerous time for pets. The routines are upset, visitors abound, and extra-tempting smells are coming from the kitchen! Sharing is one of the most beloved aspects of the holidays, and it’s fine to share some turkey and other ... More About: Holiday , Pets , Jean
Sick Pets: Trust Your Gut!
2007-11-26 22:25:00 Honda is an 8 year-old Golden Retriever I rescued 4 years ago. It’s pretty unbelievable that such a handsome, loyal guy needed to be rescued in the first place, but lucky for me he did. It didn’t take me long to get to know Honda (now he mostly goes by “H”) and the fact that ... More About: Pets , Stories , Trust , Sick
Grieving the Loss of a Companion
2007-11-20 01:29:00 By Dave Goff A couple of months ago my household lost one of our cherished members. Sable was the sweetest cat I have ever known. She truly wanted nothing more than love, some good food, a good brushing and more love. Unfortunately, she also had some congenital issues that suddenly and dramatically came to a head. ... More About: Loss , Grieving , Companion
Emergency Pet Care - Lily?s Bee Sting
More articles from this author:2007-11-09 21:31:00 By Sarah Wadleigh One of my favorite books is The Encyclopedia of Natural Pet Care by CJ Puotinen. I keep one copy on my desk at work, and another at home. This book brings together a wealth of information from many holistic healthcare experts on many subjects. It?s a compendium of natural treatments and emergency first-aid ... More About: Sting , Lily , Emergency , Emerge 1, 2, 3 |
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