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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...

Monsoons bring down temperatures and pollution. This means your spirited pooch can enjoy more time outdoors. However, amid all the pleasantness associated with rains lies the strong probability of pets contracting skin infections and suffering from indigestion, among other diseases. Maintaining your furry baby’s health and hygiene during the wet spell will require you to put in some extra effort. Here are 6 tips that’ll ensure your pooch enjoys every downpour without falling ill:   Keep your pet’s fur dry and use an ideal rain gear as and when required Pat dry your dog’s hair using a towel before and...