The bow&wow Times — pet health
5 Ways A Pet’s Diet Can Impact Their Health
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...
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Pet First Aid Basics
Our pets are prone to accidents as much as we do. As pet parents, we want to give them the best of everything, and to give them the best care is our utmost priority. Take note of these important points to remember when your furbaby may need it the most.
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Hot Spot Prevention and Remedies
Hot spots on dogs are caused by a condition called acute moist dermatitis. These are itchy, painful skin lesions that often result from constant licking, biting, and scratching on your dog’s fur. These areas of infected, moist, inflamed skin are very uncomfortable and itchy for your dog.
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How To Keep Your Pet Calm
Anxiety is not only just for humans but also for animals. There are many factors that could trigger them: abandonment, loud noises, travelling, strange people, children, and other animals. Like us, they need someone to keep them at ease. There are several ways to keep your pet calm in any kind of circumstances. 1. Walk them Going out with their leash and harness sounds routinary but for them, it’s the most exciting time of the day. Walking them around the neighborhood will give them a bit of fresh air and new things to see which can ease their loneliness and...
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How To Get Rid Of Fleas And Ticks On Your Pet
Our pet’s warm and soft fur is the perfect home for flea and ticks. These pesky insects feed on your pet’s blood and can cause severe health problems. What can you do to keep your dog flea and tick-free this season? You can avoid them by doing these 5 simple methods. 1. Tick Collars You may use collars as an additional preventive tool of ticks since it is mainly useful for protecting the neck and head. 2. Flea and Tick Shampoos Anti Flea and tick Shampoos are easy to find and purchase on your nearest pet care store. Keep in...
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