Learning About Pet

Pet Food - A Decision That Will Affect Their Health

tae — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:44:42 +0000

Over time, it has become increasingly apparent that we need to watch what we eat in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle and reduce the effects of aging and diseases in the body. Our pets are in the same position as we are. By eating foods that are hard to digest, full of chemicals or contain little nutritional value, we are reducing the quality and the length of life of mans best friend.

Just imagine if we were to live on a diet completely made from synthetic materials and empty calories, or what we would call junk food. Because of this lifestyle, our health would suffer. We would be more likely to suffer from disease and reduce our lifespan considerably. The same applies to our pets, and often without our knowing it, we are the main cause of this problem. (more…)

Your Pets Diet

tae — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:44:06 +0000

Appetite is largely governed by energy intake and gut fill but can be significantly affected by individual animal tendencies and how tasty the food being offered is. Each animal has a maintenance requirement which is the energy necessary for all the resting bodily functions such as the beating of a heart and the constant action of nerve and muscle fibres. Above this is the requirement for voluntary activity such as running and playing. Every animal has its own rate and efficiency of use for these activities which makes it impossible to create a reliable formula for food requirement. Dogs (and cats to a lesser extent) will eat excessively simply because the food tastes good, a phenomena which gave rise to pet food advertising with statements like “eight out of ten cats prefer it” and the counter advertisement by hills science diet which states below a large photograph of sweets and ice cream that “eight out of ten children may prefer it”. (more…)

Fleas and Your Pet’s Health

tae — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:43:05 +0000

The adult flea will spend most of its life on a host (usually an animal), biting as often as 400 times a day. Fleas can make life miserable for your pet and they can transmit diseases and cause serious illnesses. Although rare, fleas can transmit bubonic plague and murine typhus, which can be deadly to you and your pet. Fleas can also cause anemia, allergies, and carry tapeworms.

What illnesses do animals get from fleas? (more…)

Animal Care: Pet Pests Are Back!

tae — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:42:21 +0000

While most Garden Buffs can hardly wait for spring and summer to arrive, many pet owners fear this lovely time of year. They know it’s the beginning of flea and tick season. While the exact time when these tiny pests appear en masse to torture pets and humans alike may vary, a wise Pet Owner starts to prepare for their arrival as the snow melts, flowers bloom or the temperatures start to climb.

Preparation can help avoid infestation. Flea and ticks may seem like super-pests that are able to thwart even professional efforts to get and keep them out, but they are not as tough as you might think. In most cases, people actually invite these pests on to their property and into their homes by their action or inaction. They do this by creating a flea and tick friendly environment. (more…)

Proper Grooming Of Your Pet Dogs And Cats

tae — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:41:29 +0000

Do you have a pet dog or cat in your house?

We treat them as part of the household; we are obliged to give proper care and attention for them to make them look good and healthy, just like what we are doing to other family members.

There are different pet parlors where you can bring your pet dogs and cats to have them groomed properly. Pet parlor owners also give some basic home pet grooming tips and advices for pet owners to follow so that they can personally attend to their pets’ grooming needs. (more…)

Cats Dogs And Human Food - How Can Our Food Harm Our Pets?

tae — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:40:44 +0000

We’re all guilty of it – giving in to those big begging eyes pleading at us for a scrap from the table during dinner. Fido knows just how to get you to concede, and most of us justify that a little won’t hurt, or we don’t even think of the potential danger at all. But the truth is that human food can be harmful to your pet, and in some cases, can be fatal. It’s important to know how certain foods can be unsafe so that you can avoid them for the sake of your animal.

Here is how a few of some of the most common “human foods” become harmful for pets: (more…)

10 Reasons Why Pet Insurance Is A Must

tae — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:39:08 +0000

Pets today need insurance as the cost of medical treatments are very high and in breeding and other problems have made pets more susceptible to diseases and other problems. Pet insurance can cost anywhere between USD 2000-6000 over the life of a pet and the amount of premium to be paid would depend on many variables like breed, age, and more.

Pet insurance can be bought online or offline from leaders like: Pet care Insurance Companies; Veterinary Pet Insurance Company; Pets Best Insurance; and Vet Insurance. The best way to insure a pet is to ask your vet for advice. Pet insurance at affordable rates can be purchased online from websites devoted to pet insurance and pet care. The premium to be paid depends on age of pet, general health of pet, breed of pet, potential risks for susceptible diseases and so on. (more…)

Pet Insurance - Pros and Cons

tae — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:38:14 +0000

The deep emotional bond we share with our dogs and cats is one of life’s most simple pleasures.

In return for unconditional love, many pet owners do everything they can to ensure our pets have long, productive, and healthy lives.

Veterinary science has kept up with our willingness to provide life long quality healthcare for our special friends. Treatments and diagnostic procedures once unheard of in the veterinary world are now commonplace: MRIs, radiation therapy, and specialized screenings, to name but a few. (more…)

The Benefits of Pet Health Insurance

tae — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:37:28 +0000

As a animal lover, no problem is too ordinary when it comes to keeping your dog or cat secure and well. Pet health problem diagnosis is what to try for, hopefully you will never have to meet with any risky situations. Learn how pet health insurance can reduce the expense of your next veterinary bill. Pet health insurance helps reimburse the cost of medical and veterinary expenditures and are part of promoting a natural pet health. Quotes for pet insurance are easy to acquire, and the policies are diversified and affordable. (more…)

Car Travel with Pets

tae — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:35:52 +0000

You really need to wear heavy leather gloves (the kind that go up to your shoulder) if you are going to try to get my cat Eddie into the Mini-Van, but many pets love to drive, almost more than their owners. While I’ve only had to take Eddie for a ride a few times, he has taught us a great deal about what can happen to the inside of a car, with a pet.

Pets are a joy to have with us, but they do have special needs to help them stay comfortable and us happy. (more…)