If your dog has allergies or tummy troubles, limited ingredient dog food (LIDF) might help. The best limited ingredient dog food formulas focus on a few select ingredients to streamline your pet’s diet to eliminate anything that’s irritating your dog.
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If you ask a pet parent what’s so great about cats or dogs, you’d better have some time on your hands. Most pet parents are eager to tell you all about the innumerable benefits of having a pet. Some are pretty obvious—they can instantly brighten your day when they greet you with kisses or purrs, push their head to yours, and jump into your lap for petting. But we’re going to go a step further than pointing out the well-known benefits of cats and dogs to prove that caring for an animal can actually help you be a better you.
If you’re a pet parent looking to treat your furry friend, you may wonder, “Can guinea pigs eat strawberries?” The answer is yes, but with a few caveats. Guinea pigs have delicate digestive systems, so any new foods, including strawberries, should be introduced gradually to give them time to adjust. Additionally, sugar (even natural sugar!) isn’t an inherent part of a guinea pig’s diet, so too much can contribute to serious GI problems and obesity, and make your guinea pig less likely to eat their normal food. Once they get a taste of the sweet stuff, that may be all they want. Because of this, strawberries should only be an occasional treat. Here’s everything you need to know about safely feeding strawberries to your guinea pig. Before introducing any new food into your guinea pig’s diet, always check with your veterinarian.
WRITTEN BY Erika Lessa, CBST, CDBT, CDBC, CPDT-KA, Fear-Free Certified Professional Trainer,What Is Positive Reinforcement? You may have heard the term “positive reinforcement” and possibly some descriptions of what it means. The term actually has two meanings: It is a process that helps dogs (actually, all pets) learn new skills, and is also used to identify a group of trainers who use positive reinforcement as their main method of training. Compared with other methods, positive reinforcement strengthens behavior, builds trusting relationships between pet parents and their animal companions, and protects the behavioral health of pets. Simply put, reinforcement is a process that strengthens a behavior. There are two categories of reinforcement: positive and negative.
Explore More at petMD.com How to Choose the Best Cat Food How to Read a Cat Food Label,How to Battle Your Cat’s Bulge By Amanda Baltazar Obesity is on the rise in cats. But it’s not just the discomfort of carrying around a few extra pounds that’s the problem: Overweight cats are more likely to suffer from other diseases including diabetes, arthritis and fatty liver syndrome, which can be lethal. Our cats are becoming rounder, says Kerri Marshall, DVM, and executive vice president of customer experience with Trupanion. This is partially because there’s been a transition from cats being indoor-outdoor cats to them staying indoors all the time and thus getting much less exercise, she says. To return your cat to his or her pre-obese shape, you need to consider both exercise and diet. Here are some other tips from Dr. Marshall… 1. Know Your Cat’s “Body Condition Score” Google “cat body condition score” and you will find that many websites provide pictures of cats from above and from the side to help you compare your own cat’s status, whether he or she is overweight and by how much. In general, says Dr. Marshall, “you should be able to feel your cat’s ribs and his backbone. And check under the belly, which is a common place for fat to develop.”
Here’s something to chew on: currently fewer than 20 percent of aluminum pet food cans are recycled in a market with sales of over 6 billion dollars. (How many cans is that? Do the math and let us know.) The good news is that most pet food cans are made from aluminum and steel and are recyclable. Rinse and recycle! Open the windows and pull back the drapes! Let nature come right on in. You and your pet will feel so zen-sational. (And that’s not just good advice from Mom—here’s the science of why). Changing the water in your pet’s drinking bowl? Waste not, want not by using it to water houseplants or garden containers rather than dumping it down the drain.,This April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, an annual celebration of the beauty of the natural world and a call to action to do more in our daily lives to help keep our planet clean, green, and thriving. (Do you remember your first Earth Day? We do.) As pet parents who want to give our furry (or feathery) family members the best life possible, of course we want to do our part. So, to get you started we’ve rounded up 24 ways to make a difference. Got 5 minutes, an hour, even the whole day? Here are some easy-to-do ideas divided into how much time you have to devote. (And no, you don’t need to do all of this in one day.) Remember, it all adds up!
We often think of pumpkin in the fall—lattes, breads, pies—but with its superfood status, it’s a vegetable worth enjoying year-round. But can dogs eat pumpkin too? Yes, pumpkin is safe for dogs to eat and is packed with nutrients that can support everything from a shiny coat to healthy vision. However, too much of a good thing isn’t good for your pup. Here’s what you need to know about feeding pumpkin to your dog and the best ways to dish it up. Before introducing any new food into your dog’s diet, always check with your veterinarian.
Just like us, dogs change as they get older. And while some signs of aging are easy to spot, others might catch pet parents by surprise. Understanding what’s normal can help you better support your senior dog’s health and comfort. From graying muzzles to changing sleep patterns, here are 10 common signs your dog is aging, plus tips for helping them feel their best in their golden years.
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