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How To Prevent Dry Skin In Your Pet
Dry skin in pets is a serious condition for many animals. Dry skin can cause itching, flaky skin, and lot of discomfort for your pet. In order to understand how to prevent dry skin your pet, you must understand the many reasons why their skin is drying out so that you may get to the root of the problem. Some common causes of dry skin in pets include: over or under bathing, use of the wrong shampoos, under-grooming, nutrient deficiency in diet, dry climate or forced air heating, neutering/spaying, and many other potential causes. If your dog is itching more...
Giving Thanks for Furry Friends: Thanksgiving Time Pet Tips
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and togetherness, and that includes our beloved pets. As we gather to celebrate, it's important to consider the well-being of our furry companions amidst the festivities. In this blog, we'll explore some essential Thanksgiving pet tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday for your four-legged family members. Mindful Feasting: While we indulge in a Thanksgiving feast, it's crucial to resist the urge to share certain foods with our pets. Traditional Thanksgiving fare like turkey bones, rich gravies, and seasoned dishes can be harmful to animals. Stick to pet-friendly treats or provide a small...
How Supplements Can Benefit Your Horse
Ideally, a natural grazing diet would meet all of your horse's nutritional needs, but that isn't always possible or practical. How, then, do you know if supplements are necessary, which ones may be best and how they can benefit your horse? Why You Might Need to Consider Supplements There are many reasons why adding supplements to your horse's diet may be helpful or even necessary. While every horse has different nutritional needs and not every horse will require supplements even in the same circumstances, factors that can influence a need for supplements include… Pasture Quality: If the only pasture available...
Why Does Your Cat “Love” Bite?
Cats have a reputation for being temperamental and finicky, and never is that more apparent then when your seemingly gentle, contented kitty suddenly and unexpectedly bites, with no obvious explanation or trigger. What do these “love” bites really mean? What Is a Love Bite? A love bite is a gentler bit, nip, or nibble, one that doesn’t typically break the skin. These bites aren’t usually accompanied by other obvious warning signs, such as raised fur or growling, though there may be subtle body clues just before a cat nips. A love bite isn’t too hard but can still be startling...
Dog Tricks: Four Steps For Teaching Your Dog To Fetch
Armed with just a few tennis balls, you can train your dog to fetch - an activity that’s fun for a day in the park or in your backyard. Here are some steps to teach your dog:1) Get your dog interestedGet your dog interested in the ball by teasing him a little bit with it. Wave it back-and-forth in front of him. Once you have your dog’s attention, toss one of the balls somewhere he can visibly see it.2) Coming backHopefully your pooch ran after the ball and didn’t chew it into a million pieces. If not, kneel and call...