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Pets can be more than companions — they are a low-cost, widely accessible way to support physical and mental health. Research over decades links responsible pet keeping with increased activity, reduced loneliness, and measurable cardiovascular benefits. Below are the most consistent, evidence-based positive effects and practical tips to maximize them.
You might love oranges, but for your cat—they’re a no-go! Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes contain compounds called essential oils and psoralens. These can cause gastrointestinal upset, vomiting, and even depression in cats.
[Read more…] about Are oranges dangerous for Cats?Attention, cat lovers! Are you on the hunt for some human foods that are safe for your furry friend?
Today, we are thrilled to share with you three human foods that are not only safe but also beneficial for your cat. Let’s dive in.
Pet dogs and cats being overweight or obese has become a global phenomenon in recent times. Studies report different numbers but majority of them say that more than 50% of pet dogs and cats are either overweight or obese.
Pets that are overweight generally have shorter lifespans. Similar to humans pets that are overweight for a long period of time have a significantly higher risk to several diseases such as diabetes, osteoarthritis, cardiovascular disease, and even some cancers.
We will be creating a series of videos addressing obesity in pets and simple methods to overcome this problem.
Water has several important physiological functions in your dog’s life. In this post & video let’s look at the importance and the major sources of water to your dog.
Water is the most important nutrient for the survival of majority of the species on earth and that includes dogs.
About 70% of the lean adult body weight of dogs is water. Even the loss of 10% of body water can have serious consequences and sometimes can be fatal.
[Read more…] about The major sources of water to your dogIn this post & video let us look at the pros and cons of wet vs. dry cat food and decide which one is better for your cat.
First and foremost wet cat food typically contains about 80% moisture. Some brands even have higher than 80% moisture.
On the other hand, dry cat food contains about 8-12% moisture.
In the wild cats get most of their required water from their food. Cats tend to not drink water as frequently as dogs.
In this regard wet cat food is definitely superior to dry cat food.
[Read more…] about Wet cat food vs. Dry cat food: Which is better?In this post & video we are going to speak about the ideal food and nutrition care that needs to be taken for inactive dogs.
First of all, let us understand what inactive dogs are.
Though there is no legal definition for the phrase “inactive dogs” the dogs that are mostly staying at home lying down and resting can be considered as inactive dogs.
[Read more…] about Ideal food & nutrition for inactive dogsIn this post & video I am going to talk about the importance of vitamin E for your dog. I will also mention the deficiency symptoms, functions of the vitamin E and the sources.
Vitamin E is the term used to describe chemically related compounds called as tocopherols & tocotrienols. Alpha-tocopherol is the most active compound with the greatest biological activity.
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