Brace yourselves—Shedding Season is upon us. As fellow pet owners, we know shedding comes with the territory of having a dog or cat—unless your pet is a hairless breed. With the exception of hairless breeds, almost all other cats and dogs shed, of course, some A LOT more than other. Those that shed like their lives depended on it have an undercoat, or what is also known as a double […]
Do strangers somehow seem to know you have a pet even before you tell them? Could it be because you’re always covered in loose pet hair? If you’re looking for a way to minimize your pet’s excessive shedding, we have great news! You don’t have to live with a layer of loose fur on your clothes, furniture, and floors any longer. Discover how one simple change to your pet’s bath […]
Spring is less than 2 weeks away now. Do you know what that means? NO! It does not mean spring cleaning, at least not this kind of cleaning, even though I do know how to work a sponge. In fact, after I finish wiping down the counter I’m going to ask for a raise in my allowance. Today, I’m talking about some good old-fashioned grooming. Many cats lose their thick […]
The word amazing is used and overused way too much these days. A new cell phone, a new camera, a new car, anything that is new or different inspires people to walk around saying “It’s amazing!” What I find interesting is that as we look around us and try to find amazing things, we sometimes miss the fact that the most amazing thing of all is actually us. Our bodies […]
It seems like a big concern for many people today is keeping the skin looking and feeling young. Aging gracefully has been for the most part replaced with the concept that aging is a disease that can be prevented. Everywhere we look we see words such as anti-oxidants, free radicals, lasers, surgeries, essential fatty acids, and other drugs or methods designed at keeping us feeling and looking younger for longer than […]
When we mention the word fat these days, it seems to have an immediate negative connotation. We immediately imagine overweight, unhealthy, possibly the source of many of today’s illnesses and health struggles. The fact is that fats provide the most concentrated source of energy; if that energy is not used up it may be stored in the body for possible future use. That stored form of “energy” we recognize as […]
Most people have heard about the health benefits of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids for dogs, such as supporting a healthy immune system, reduction in allergy symptoms, improved heart health and less joint stiffness due to its anti-inflammatory effect. When your dog is on a high-quality fatty acid supplement, you will be able to see the visible results in your pet’s healthy skin and shiny coat, along with […]
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