How great you are thinking about this early in the season! Regardless of species, it’s very common to gain weight over the winter months. Part of the problem is all the food we eat, or share with our pets, the rest of the problem is, for many of us, it’s...
We used to say viruses were species specific – meaning they only attack one species, like humans, or dogs. But, in the last few years, we’ve learned more. A few years ago, when avian flu was a big concern, we found the flu in birds, humans, pigs, dogs, and...
The answer to this question depends on the age of your pet and your lifestyle. Young animals, puppies and kittens, should be fed 3 to 4 times a day. Very small dogs, like Pomeranians, Chihuahuas and Yorkies, need to be fed more often as these puppies do not have the...
Living indoors is only one of the factors that affects longevity. Other factors that affect longevity include genetics, vaccines and medications, what your cat eats and what chemicals you use in the household. If everything is ideal it would be realistic to hope your...
You are right about staying away from corn, so what about the rest? Flax seed is a great source of omega fatty acids, and isn’t truly considered a grain. Rice and barley, as long as they are straight up human grade rice and barley are more acceptable than corn....
