What causes canine and feline food allergy

What causes canine and feline food allergy

Now that we know what a food allergy IS, let’s talk about what CAUSES a food allergy. To date, common food ingredients responsible for allergies are chicken, beef, dairy products, pork, lamb, fish, eggs, corn, soy, oats and grains (wheat, whey). In addition,...
You Say Poh-Tay-Toe, I say Poh-Tah-Toe

You Say Poh-Tay-Toe, I say Poh-Tah-Toe

This post was written by an intern at our home office.  It has some interesting facts about potatoes and nutrition.  Plus, at the end there is the best sentence ever “Why not let your canine buddies dwell in the benefits….”.   I love articles from...
The Learning Curve is Steep

The Learning Curve is Steep

Did you see my last post where it took up two pages for the five words about adopting a cute kitten? Obviously, there’s a learning curve for some things in WordPress. It’s also obvious that I’m still at the base of that mountain, staring up at the...
Guide to Finding a Holistic Veterinarian

Guide to Finding a Holistic Veterinarian

Whether you are new to a town or have just gotten yourself a furry companion, the next thing you ought to do is to find your four-legged friend a credible Veterinarian – the second imperative person in its life.  Who’s the first?  You, of course! We’d like...
Keep Your Pet Safe In Summer

Keep Your Pet Safe In Summer

no matter where you are in the world, if you’re experiencing hot weather, we’d like to remind you of a few things to keep your pets safe in summer. The pavement is often 20 degrees hotter than the air temperature.  Yesterday in Seattle, it was 87 degrees....
Cats Need Water Through Food!

Cats Need Water Through Food!

Most cats aren’t big fans of water.  Those of us who have tried to give their cats a bath may have ended up needing to wear long sleeve shirts while the wounds healed up.  There are always exceptions to the rule.  I know of a few cats who love to sit on the edge...
Fat Cat to Fit Cat

Fat Cat to Fit Cat

Is your cat more fat than fur?  Being fat means more than just trying to find extra large kitty beds for your cat, being overweight can cause some serious health problems for your feline friend.  Obesity can lead to feline diabetes, arthritis and even fatty liver...
Variety is the Spice of Life

Variety is the Spice of Life

  I want you to think about your favorite food for a moment. Mine is French toast. Now imagine sitting down to a meal of your favorite food. Think about having that favorite meal at the next mealtime….and the next one and the one after that. Imagine your favorite...
Is Kangaroo Right For Your Dog?

Is Kangaroo Right For Your Dog?

Itching, scratching, patches of hair missing, digestive upset, recurrent ear infections, oily fur, chewing on paws..what do all of these have in common?  They all can be signs of a food allergy or a food intolerance.  If you suspect your dog has a food allergy, one of...
Want To Live Longer?  Try A Pet!

Want To Live Longer? Try A Pet!

Over the decades, widespread studies have been done on the human-animal bond to document the effects of having a pet. Science has validated what we already knew; having a pet offers health benefits and can actually help you live longer. We thought we’d tell you some...
Is Your Dog Fat?

Is Your Dog Fat?

Okay, let’s get started on some lists.  The first one we’ll start with is usually the most common resolution for the new year….losing weight.  We have a great article on how to tell if your pet is overweight, why it’s important and what you can...
Finicky Dogs and Cats

Finicky Dogs and Cats

I bet you know at least one dog or cat who’s picky about their food. It’s pretty common for them to turn up their nose at some – or many – of the foods that we offer them. Often this situation is due to how and what they were fed early in their lives. You’ll have a...
OCEAN

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