Want healthier kids? Get a pet
If youngsters have been eyeing fuzzy kittens or boisterous puppies at nearby shelters or pet stores, parents may want to give in to those cries for a family pet. Pets are added responsibilities, but the health benefits associated with pet ownership may be well worth the investment of time and effort. Caring for a pet is sometimes viewed as a childhood rite of passage, but there’s much more to the experience than just learning...
13 quirky facts about companion animals
Think you know everything there is to know about your favourite furry, finned or feathered friend? Chances are there are some interesting facts that even the most ardent animal-lover may be surprised to learn. Tough tongue Cats’ tongues are covered with little structures called “filiform papillae,” which are like tiny hooks pointing toward the throat. These hook-like structures help hold food while a cat is eating. The...
Training Essential For Happy Pets
Developing strong and healthy relationships with pets requires that pet owners provide for their pets in a variety of ways. Although affection and exercise are essential elements to raising a well-rounded pet, owners should not overlook one of the most important parts of pet care: discipline. Well-trained pets can be a joy to be around. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says learning how to train a dog can...
Develop A Good Relationship With Your Pet’s Vet
Developing a solid relationship with a pet’s veterinarian is important to the health of the companion animal and can offer peace of mind for the pet owner. It is a pet owner’s primary job to keep a pet safe, healthy and happy. By achieving a strong working relationship with the vet, and knowing he or she will be there to offer advice and treatment, pet owners can help their pets live long, healthy lives. Pet owners are introduced to...
Healthy Ingredients For Your Dog’s Diet
Much like their owners, dogs benefit from healthy diets in a variety of ways. A healthy diet provides the energy dogs need to be active, and that activity allows them to maintain healthy weights. Dogs that eat healthy diets also are less susceptible to illness. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals notes that many high-end commercial dog foods already boast the nutrients dogs need to live long and healthy...
Meouch: Common Cat Ailments
Cats are widely considered low maintenance pets, but even the most independent feline can use a helping hand from his owner every now and again. That helping hand is perhaps most necessary when cats find themselves facing a health issue they can’t overcome. The following are a handful of common cat ailments and what cat owners can do to help their furry friends go back to living life to the fullest. Feline Lower Urinary Tract Diseases...
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