The bow&wow Times — pet health
Hydration is key: tips for keeping your cat hydrated during the hot summer months
Summer is here – the season of fun, sun, and frolicking around with your furry friends! However, with the warm weather comes the particularly important responsibility of keeping your pets hydrated throughout the day. Read through these simple tips: Provide plenty of water: It may seem like a no-brainer, but keeping a fresh supply of water on hand is key to ensuring your pets stay hydrated. Make sure their water bowls are always filled and topped up frequently throughout the day. You can opt to add water to their food for extra hydration and nutrients in their diet. Loving...
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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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