Raw Goat Milk: the many benefits of this delicious superfood
Goat milk has long been considered the “universal milk” because it can be digested easily by many species. This is due to both its lower lactose content and smaller protein and fat molecules than cow’s milk. In addition to its ease on the stomach, goat’s milk also has higher amounts of vitamin A, riboflavin, calcium,
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How Pain Affects Your Pet
It’s important to bring about awareness regarding pain in dogs and cats, simply because they are experts at hiding their pain. This is a natural behaviour that developed through evolution as it aided in their survival against predators in the wild. Now that dogs and cats are domesticated, we want to make sure they are
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Yeast Infections In Dogs
What is yeast dermatitis? Yeast dermatitis is caused by the fungus Malassezia pachydermatis. This yeast is normally found on the skin, but its abnormal overgrowth can cause dermatitis, or inflammation of the skin. Yeast dermatitis is a common issue in dogs that can be frustrating to treat, but there are several ways you can treat
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Dog Anxiety 101
While there are many triggers of stress and anxiety in our pets, thankfully there are also many options to treat, manage, and reduce their anxiety as well. This general guide will help you identify signs and symptoms of anxiety and provide you with resources to identify your pet’s triggers and offer solutions to improve their
How to deal with dogs that have separation anxiety?
Separation anxiety is a common stressor for dogs, affecting approximately 14% of pets. Dogs are pack animals by nature, so it’s in their DNA to want to be with their family at all times. Unfortunately, this just isn’t realistic for most households, so our pets need to learn how to be secure and relaxed when
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All About Pumpkin
Pumpkin has long been a standard find in pet stores for it’s well-known abilities to help soothe upset tummies and firm up loose stool. Thanks to pumpkin’s high fibre and moisture content, it has the unique ability to help ease constipation as well as to add bulk and help firm things up during bouts of
Treating Inflammation, Joint Pain and Arthritis For Dogs and Cats
Approximately 20% of adult dogs and nearly 80% of seniors suffer from arthritis or another joint condition that causes pain, joint stiffness, or loss of mobility. Cats are affected too, with a staggering 60-90% of cats over age 12 developing some degree of arthritis. With these statistics, it’s easy to feel like your pet developing
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Your Cat and Kidney Disease
Your Cat and Kidney Disease Chances are if you have ever met a skinny senior cat, they have progressive kidney failure, also known as kidney disease. Kidney disease is the most commonly developed disease in cats next to dental disease. What many cat owners don’t know is that kidney disease is very preventable in the
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Obesity in Cats: Raw to the Rescue
Obesity in Cats: Raw to the Rescue Has there ever been a time where you have looked into your beloved felines eyes and lovingly said “Garfield, it’s time to go on a diet.” To Garfield’s horror you went to the store and brought him home a big bag of weight loss food and then you
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