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10 REASONS WHY DRY FOOD IS BAD FOR CATS & DOGS by holistic veterinarian Dr Jean Hofve DVM  Article Source As a holistic veterinarian and animal advocate with 22 years of experience and thousands of hours of research under my belt, I’ve concluded that dry food is not a fit diet for our cats and dogs – carnivores who need a meat-based diet. I constantly try to make the case against feeding dry food. But it’s really a hard concept to get across to people. Against me are the convenience and relatively low cost of dry food; and those are powerful opponents.In...

A little extra love and care is crucial during the senior years! Gentle & regular exercise Be sure to keep exercising your older pets. But lean towards regular, short & gentle walks, rather than an occasional lengthy adventure which could leave your pet overextended and sore. Unnecessary weight can cause joint problems Should you notice your pet gaining weight as they get older, it may be time to start monitoring calorie intake. Here’s a basic calorie chart: FAT = 9 calories/gram PROTEIN = 4 calories/gram CARBOHYDRATES = 4 calories/gram If you’re unsure about the right amount of calories per day for...

Most of us want to give our pets the best possible diet, yet the effort and cost of feeding quality food can be intimidating. Heck, buying fresh, quality food for ourselves is costly enough! But we need to remember that feeding our pets a biologically appropriate diet does indeed save costs in the long run as this is a proactive approach to maintaining good health. We all know a healthy pet = no vet bills and feeding a raw diet helps prevent common conditions & problems such as allergies, joint issues, obesity, cancers and arthritis. Below we will discuss some foods that...

If Your Pet Develops Hot Spots, You Need To Immediately Treat The Wound And Quickly Identify The Underlying Problem. Hotspots occur when a dog’s natural bacteria infects parts of its own skin. This infection is in most cases due to an underperforming immune system – they often develop very quickly and can be extremely painful and sensitive to touch. It’s also commonly found amongst dogs with thick coats, dirty or moist skin, dogs that suffer from allergies, or a reaction to bug and flea bites. How to treat a hot spot wound Start by removing the hair around the wound, it’s crucial...

The trend toward holistic and raw feeding is flourishing, though there are still many myths and speculations around how safe it is to feed our dogs raw bones. Based on our research, it is our view that raw bones play a crucial role in the healthy diet of a dog, and even for cats. There is no simple way to prove this – in the end information and your own level of comfort is key. The best starting point is always your own pet: it is important to know your dog/cat and what works for them or not. Many dogs thrive...