Requisite Fatty Acids (EFAs) are a requirement inside everyone’s diet, both human and animal. However, the body cannot produce EFAs on its own, so it has to be added to the diet every day. The two most generally known fatty acids are omega 3 (linoleic acid) and omega 6 (alpha-linoleic acid).
The diets of our pets, [...]
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Adding Required Fatty Acids To Your Pets Diet
Managing Your Dog’s Weight
Does Spot seem to be sporting quite a belly these days? As a dog owner, it can be very easy not to realize a decline in your dog’s health until the damage is already done. Obesity is a very becoming a very real concern for them and it’s up to us animal owners to do [...]
Dog Health Problems: Common Symptoms To Watch Out For
Dog and puppy owners need to be sure they understand a few dog health problems basics so they can help their pets if by chance they contract one of the common dog health problems.
Take a look at Dog Secrets for a list of common pet health problems and treatments you can apply
An oldtime [...]
Benefiting from Discount Pet Medications
Looking for some pet advice on affordable medication for your beloved dog or cat? Always spending a lot of money and time in taking care of them or even in hiring pet sitters? That’s practically normal. However, as it’s true that you would never think about the amount of time or money you invest on [...]
Pet Health: Taking Care Of Your Furry Friend
Most people feel that a house isn’t a home without a pet in it and the UK is known for its love of animals. However, it is important that you choose one that is going to be one you can confidently look after and one that is going to be healthy so that you can [...]
Has Your Pet Broken Its Leg?
When a pet breaks a leg it is just as unintentional as when a human does. Many things like this are done by falling down the stairs to a simple fall in the garden.
But what can you do when this actually happens when you are not with a private animal hospital? Not much is the [...]
Do you think your pet could have a heart problem?
If you are worried that something is seriously going wrong with your pets heart then there are a few things that you can check before rushing off to the local animal hospital.
There is a major problem with the early stages of a cat and dog having heart failure and that is that they have [...]
Simple Cat Training Tips
In the wild, cats have a natural ability and instinct to care for themselves. House cats, on the other hand, depend on humans for care and feeding. They require a considerable amount of attention. Bookstores and local humane societies can provide cat owners with a plethora of educational materials on the responsibility [...]
Summer Cat Care Tips
Be careful to protect your cat from dehydration. Since your cat is unable to communicate with you, you will have to keep a sharp eye on your pet. Watch for any changes in behavior that may be related to heat. If you aren’t home enough to keep an eye on your cat, [...]
Dog Feeding Guidelines
What you feed your dog is really SO important for your dog’s ultimate health, susceptibility to illness, and longevity.
You know, if you really want your dog to be as healthy as s/he can be, you should stop feeding ANY of the widely available commercial dog foods.
I’m talking here about the types of dog food commonly [...]
Care For Goldfish, Keeping Goldfish
Goldfish can make great pets and proper goldfish care can ensure that your fish lives for a long time, in fact, the oldest living goldfish on record lived for 43 years!
One of the most important things you can do for your goldfish is to choose the right tank. Goldfish need well oxygenated water so you’ll [...]
How To Care For Your Pet Ferret
Perhaps you’re thinking about buying a ferret, or perhaps you already have one. Either way, you may be wondering how to take care of ferrets, so you can make sure your ferret has the best life possible. Care of ferrets is simple but you need to have the right information, or you’re just wasting your [...]
My Dog Itches All The Time: Canine Pests
Take a look at the common parasites that plague our canine companions. Learn what to look for when your dog has ticks or fleas and discover some very simple and effective ways in which to ease the itch problems.
No matter how healthy your dog is, they face an almost constant assault from both external and [...]
Cat Health Problems: Distemper
Distemper is usually a disease of young cats, which, having once had it and having recovered, are protected from future attacks. It is however, sometimes seen in older cats, especially so when the disease occurs when the disease is constantly present in an animal community but only occurs in a small number of cases or [...]
Are Dog Flu And Kennel Cough The Same?
Dog flu is a canine related illness that has been hitting the headlines lately, and in many cases has been described as a new strain of virus for dogs. Known as canine influenza, dog flu is an issue that has been worrying many dog owners, as there is no actual vaccine available to protect dogs [...]
