Cat Food Allergies
So you suspect your feline might have a cat food allergy. Most food allergies in pets are actually a food intolerance. The vast majority of cat foods offer only two sources of protein, chicken and fish. Some brands of cat food also use cheap fillers which can make...
Some Facts About Pets and Their Skin
Here at Addiction Pet Foods, we take skin and coat stuff seriously. Very seriously. We spend a good deal of our time formulating foods and treats to help our animal friends improve the condition of their lives, starting with the skin and coat. This month we want to...
Dogs and Cats Pet Food Allergies
Dogs and cats can develop food allergies just like people. They, unlike people, cannot share crucial information for accurate diagnosis. Therefore, with the help of a veterinarian, pet owners have to systematically rule out all other health issues before settling on...
Itchy and Scratchy
Now that we covered some of the basics about skin, let’s talk about itching and scratching a bit. There are several reasons why dogs and cats itch and scratch. They can be classified into four main categories. ‘Generalized itching’ occurs when there is regular...
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....
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...
Why Does My Cat Have Smelly Skin?
Do you avoid petting your cat because your hand comes away smelling bad or covered in a greasy film? If your cat has a greasy coat or smelly skin, it might be time to change up their food. My Cat Only Likes Tuna We have met some pretty picky kitties in our day and...
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...
How do I stop my cat from vomitting?
Need To Look Out For? Look for foods that use only natural preservatives and flavors. There shouldn’t be added sugars or colors to your cat’s food Cat vomit is a common problem for cats. All cat owners have some sort of cat vomit story, usually involving their shoe,...
My Cat Keeps Getting Ear Infections
Your cat is shaking her head and rubbing her head constantly on the side of the couch or any other surface she can get to. You have taken her to the vet and your kitty has an otherwise clean bill of health, but she keeps having itchy ears, scratching her ears or...
