With several pet foods being recalled recently, it has never been more important for pet owners to have confidence in the food they feed their little loved ones. Pet owners also need to take a proactive approach to handling their pets’ food, because even the safest pet products may be risky if safe food handling…
In order to provide your pet with the healthiest nutrition possible, responsible pet owners need to know how to read ingredient labels. Virtually all ingredients in consumable pet products must meet ingredient definitions by the American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). Even though there is no regulating body overseeing the pet industry, AAFCO definitions…
Now that we have a firm grasp on how to detect seasonal allergies, it’s time to focus on your pets’ potential dietary sensitivities. Solving dietary allergies is a relatively simple process compared to environmental issues for one reason: you have complete control over your pets’ diet – you do not have control over your pets’…
For many pets suffering from potential unknown allergies, Autumn is the perfect time of year to get this figured out. Why? Allergies and sensitivities are most commonly found in either your pets’ diet or environment. Seasonal allergies are, just like the term implies, seasonal. The time of year where seasonal allergies are at their worst…
What exactly is a hot spot? In simple terms, a hot spot is a localized skin lesion caused by many things: licking, scratching and biting of the skin, swimming, stress and anxiety, allergies - the list goes on. These areas of inflamed skin may vary greatly in terms of their size, shape and severity – it all depends…
What is Tripe? Tripe is the stomach of ruminant animals; basically those that graze on vegetation and require multiple stomachs to break down and digest their food. Sheep, cattle, venison, bison, would be considered ruminants. In a cow, (the most readily available type of tripe), there are four separate stomach compartments or chambers each of…
1. Raw poop is half the size of kibble poop, and very solid. Dogs digest the food much faster, so the output is less. 2. The poop is easy to pick up, barely smells and usually disintegrates quickly. 3. Your dog is satisfied and doesn’t need as much food, because it is getting fresh easily…
Deciding which pet foods to sell can be tricky considering the multitude of brands and formulas on the market competing for your precious shelf space. How do you know which products to carry? In no particular order, here are the top 5 pet food types pet health retailers should offer. 1. Grain Free With pet…
I am often queried by clients who have become overwhelmed from the myriad of pet food terminologies, and get completely lost trying to figure out what all these terms actually mean. Manufacturers don’t make it any easier by playing with these words, and in many cases giving false impressions of the product. I have seen:…
By Kathy Bilous, Owner and Reiki Master of Paws for Wellness. Animals are intuitive. They sense our pain and they are in tune with our emotions. Have you ever had a stomach ache and found your furry friend lying across your stomach to soothe your pain? Animals are sensitive and our issues can play a…
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