Caution: Our Pets Food May Be Killing Them Celebrity chef Rachael Ray was served with a $5-M lawsuit against her dog food brand, Nutrish, claiming that it contains harmful chemicals. According to reports, the food allegedly contains Glyphosate, a herbicide found in common weed killers like Monsanto’s Roundup. In a separate announcement, the Food and […]
What People Buy Can Accurately Predict Who They Are $AAPL The cultural divide is real, it is wide Fact: What people buy can be used to predict their politics, race or education, sometimes with more than 90% accuracy Americans live such different lives that what they buy, do or watch can be used to predict […]
Good Food for Our Pet’s Good Health Free radicals cause damage called oxidative stress in our pet’s body, and oxidative stress and the inflammation it causes are directly linked to aging and disease Free radicals occur naturally as the result of metabolic, cellular and immune system functioning, as well as certain external factors Antioxidants neutralize […]
Healthy Looking Furry Pets Carry Deadly Diseases It is estimated Americans own 78-M dogs and 85-M cats, according to the American Pet Product Association, but the downside of for pet lovers is that each and every year tens of thousands of Americans get sick from diseases spread by their household animals. These are called Zoonotic […]
Making Friends for Life with Our ‘Furry’ Pets This week was the 35th annual National Pet Week, sponsored by the Auxiliary to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to promote responsible pet ownership, recognize the importance of the human-animal bond and help pet parents understand the value of regular wellness exams. During National Pet Week […]
Some Tips to Keep Pets Safe in Cold Winter Weather Winter is here in the US and EU, and this is a good time to remind pet owners of the importance of keeping furry family members safe, warm and comfortable during the Winter months. Cold weather can be just as hard on animals as it […]
Steering Your Dogs Away from the Hazards of Fall Dog owners know that each change of season brings potential hazards for their pets, Now at Fall is here and Winter on the way it is a good time for a refresher on some of the potential hazards presented by the change of seasons from warmer to cooler […]
Pet owners may soon be one step closer to accessing medical cannabis as a pain-reliever for their furry friends thanks to CannPal, a Sydney-based pharmatech startup that is looking to raise $6 million when it lists on the Australian Securities Exchange later this year. CannPal wants to develop cannabis-based products to aid veterinarians in administering […]
Have We Chosen Convenience Over the Health of Our Pets? No one really argues with the fact that in order for optimal health to occur, animals, including humans, must consume the foods they were designed to eat, and preferably whole, fresh and unadulterated. This is known as species-appropriate nutrition. For example: 1) Vegetarian animals must […]
Pet Owners Treating Sick Animals With Marijuana As more states legalize marijuana for humans, more pet owners are giving their animal companions cannabis-based extracts, ointments and edibles marketed to treat everything from arthritis and anxiety to seizures and cancer. Most of these pet products, which are not regulated, contain cannabidiol or CBD, a chemical compound […]
Some Tips on How to Keep Aging Pets Sharp There are many things you can do to help your dog or cat maintain good mental function for as long as possible, and delay the onset and progression of cognitive decline. 1. Feed a nutritionally balanced, species-appropriate diet that includes omega-3 essential fats, such as krill […]
FLASH Alert: Dogs and Cats Also Suffer Strokes Recently that the veterinary community realized that like humans, dogs and cats also suffer strokes. With increased use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computerized tomography (CT) scans in pets, strokes are being diagnosed more often. Though, they are still a relatively rare occurrence in both dogs […]
The Holidays Can Be Stressful for Pets, Look After Them The Season to be Jolly can bring added dangers to our furry family friends that may be fascinated with new smells, tastes, changes in routines, and frightened by unusual noises. “Veterinarians often see an increase in the number of emergency calls during the holiday season,” […]
Pets Add Joy to Our Lives Making Our Hearts Happy and Healthy. Pets add a lot of joy to our lives, and studies have shown that they can improve our health in many areas, making our hearts not only happy, but healthy. Below are some areas pets can provide health benefits, as follows: Heart disease: […]
Enhancing Your Older Dog’s Quality of Life Loving your pets means doing anythingand everything to give them the most excellent health possible Most dog owners are aware of the physical changes that can take place as their companion age, but did you know your aging dog’s behavior may also change? Any variation in your dog’s […]
Indoor Air Pollution Impacts Our Health Indoor air pollution can result in both short-term and long-term effects on your health. Children are especially vulnerable to chemicals and pollutants, both in their home and their school. Stay watchful for symptoms of air pollution in your children and get involved in your school district to improve the […]
Apple Cider Vinegar for Natural Flea Prevention It makes sense to try a non-toxic flea deterrent whenever possible. Apple cider vinegar is an option. While it does not kill fleas, per se, it may repel them because fleas dislike its smell and taste. One of the simplest ways to use this natural flea repellent is […]
The High Cost of Sleep-Deprivation Science may still be discovering the mechanisms behind why sleep is so important to your health. Sleep is a Key pillar of good health, equally important as healthy Real foods, pure water and exercise. An increasing number of studies demonstrate how sleep relates to our sleep-wake cycles and plays a […]
Reading Your Pets’ Thoughts, Moods and Temperament “The Secret Life of Pets” did very well at the box office by showing what dogs and cats really think, at least the animated kind with human voices. Of course, dogs and cats cannot speak for themselves, they can only bark and howl, purr and hiss. Brought to […]
Tips to Help Us Avoid Pesticides in Our Daily Lives Research has linked long-term pesticide exposure to infertility, birth defects, endocrine disruption, neurological disorders, and cancer. So, it is common sense that ingesting and being exposed to fewer pesticides will result in improved health. Below are some basics to help us reduce the amount of […]
Pesticides are Not Just Found on the Farm, Protect Yourself $CORN, $WEAT, $SOYB Industrial farming uses a large amount of pesticides, 86% of Corn and 96% of Soybean grown in the US are also engineered to produce their own pesticide within the plants themselves. Over 122-M pounds of glyphosate was sprayed over Soybeans planted in […]
Preventive Strategies to Save Money on Veterinary Care The average US pet owner spends more than $600 a year on veterinary care, this rises to more than $900 if a pet has a chronic condition according to the published data. According to the Pet Healthonomics Survey, 75% pet owners are concerned about the costs of […]
Pet Healthcare is Costly, and Rising The American Pet Products Association estimates that US pet expenditures hit $60.59-B last year, up from $58.04-B in Y 2014. A substantial portion of those costs are for Vet care ($15.73-B) and medicine ($14.39-B). That breaks down to an average of $235 on routine Vet visits for dog owners […]
A Healthy Lifestyle is Important for Your Pet To provide a healthy lifestyle for your pet you must focus on identifying, then removing, and unnecessary stressors from your pet’s world before disease can occur. These obstacles might involve your pet’s diet, exercise, environment, and veterinary care. Being proactive is in contrast to the reactive approach […]
Mutts Vs Pure Bred Dogs The Big Q: Are Mutts healthier than Purebred Dogs? The Big A: Many people believe that Mutts aka mixed breeds are healthier than purebreds. One of the reasons for this notion is that when 2 or more breeds are blended together, there is less risk a dog will inherit breed-specific […]
Box Office: The Secret Life of Pets takes $103.2-M $CMCSA, $DIS, $FOX Family audiences cannot to get enough of animated family films about animals it seems. Zac Efron and Adam Devine’s ‘Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates’ beat expectations with a $16.6-M domestic opening Illumination Entertainment and Universal’s The Secret Life of Pets debuted to […]
Americans Spend $30-B Annually on Alternative Medicine, Why? Consumers in the US spend about $30-B annually on alternative medicine, according to a newly published federal report from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), in which 44,743 individuals in the US aged 4 and above participated. The Big Q: Why do people in America spend […]
Abused Animals Need Special Care as Pets Some of the things to know if you adopt a formerly abused pet Sadly, many animals, including family pets, are victims of abuse at some point in their lives. Abuse can be active in the form of physical attacks or punishment, or it can be passive. In some […]
The Importance of Diet in Your Dog’s Behavior Nearly 30% of pet dogs exhibit signs of anxiety, including excessive barking, trying to escape, excessive energy, destructive behaviors and aggression. Such behavioral issues are a leading cause of animals being relinquished to shelters, this is unfortunate because often these issues can be easily fixed. Behavior modification […]
Feeding Pets Human Grade Organic Food is Best If you do not wish to deal with balancing your pet’s diets at home, choosing to feed pre-balanced, commercially available raw food, is a great choice. There are many small, pet food companies now offering human-grade, Organic, and free-range frozen foods that can be fed raw or […]
When Dogs Meets, Do it Right, Avoid a Dogfight Each and every day our dogs have plenty of opportunities to make new acquaintances aka meet other dogs. The difference between those meetings being pleasant or aggressive lies with how we owners approach dog-to-dog introductions. Unlike people, who walk right up to one another, look each […]
Pet Owners Its Flee & Tick Season, Tips for a Pest-free Yard Keep your grass mowed, weeds pulled, and bushes trimmed. Clear away debris as it accumulates and do regular inspections of your property for places where pests are apt to hide and multiply. Food grade diatomaceous earth can also be used to control pests […]
Nutrition is the Foundation of Our Pet’s Health My regular readers know that nutrition is a Key passion, and it flows to animal nutrition as well. And so, I believe that whole fresh real foods are the best nutrition for our pets. As far as I know there is no independent research being conducted on […]
Lawn Chemicals Linked to 2 Types of Cancer in Dogs Spring is here, Summer is just around the corner, and there is nothing as inviting as a lush green open space on a warm, sunny day. Play it safe so your pet can stay safe. Often the most lush lawns and gardens in the neighborhood […]
So, What is Really Organic Food? Do not make the mistake of confusing the ‘Natural’ label with Organic standards. The ‘Natural’ label is not based on any standards at all, and is frequently misused by sellers of GE (genetically engineered) food products. Growers and manufacturers of Organic products bearing the USDA seal must meet the […]