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Do you remember how your parents remind you to brush your teeth after lunch and before bedtime? It was hard for us as kids to brush our teeth almost every meal but as we grew older, we started to take better care of our overall health. Just like us, our pets need to have healthy teeth and gums. Their teeth need to be brushed 2-3 times a week to maintain their oral health. If not, it could lead to serious oral health problems. It is not an easy task to brush our pet’s teeth. You need to familiarize them on...

Five ways a pet's diet can impact their health By Raining Cats and Dogs   As most of the millions of pet parents can attest to, a sick pet can end up costing a lot of money. Whether the pet has a short-term illness or a chronic one, it can mean multiple trips to the veterinarian. The good news is that there are things that people can do in order to help their pets live a healthier, happier life. A great place to start is by taking a look at their diet, which can have a tremendous impact on their pet’s...

Kitten Food  By Ann Roberts Your newborn kitten has a lot of growing up to do! A kitten grows amazingly rapidly in the first six months of his or her life, developing 75% of adult body weight. A kitten's body has to manufacture muscle, bone, hair, teeth and a fully developed immune system extraordinarily quickly. So it's hardly surprising that they're going to need the highest quality nutrition, and plenty of it, to get there. During the initial eight weeks of life, the mother cat's milk is the best food for a kitten. After that, it's time to offer a...

Why Trimming Your Dogs’ Nails is Important When our dogs’ nails grow too long (even just a little) it changes our dog’s posture which has a ripple effect on their overall skeletal structure and health. Here are some reasons why your should give your best buddy a routine pawdicure. Reasons to trim your dogs’ nails Regular trimming can prevent snagging on carpets and other flooring, stop them from curling or growing inward, and prevents infection. Long nails affect their ability to walk normally. When a dog’s nails get too long, it can make their toes turn to one side, causing...

Why Spay and Neuter Your Pet   One of the most important health decisions pet parents need to consider is to spay or neuter their dog or cat. These surgical procedures are not only beneficial to you and to your furbaby, but it can also be a great help to the community. Here are the top reasons on why you should have your dog or cat sterilized.   Benefits of Spaying Spaying, or Ovariohysterectomy, is the surgical removal of a female animal’s reproductive organs so she can’t become pregnant. This surgical procedure is performed by a veterinarian while your pet...