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Understanding Oral Care Probiotics

What ARE Probiotics

Probiotics are a hot topic in the media today. Want to be more “regular”? Try this yogurt with probiotics. Want to boost your immune health? Try a supplement or another yogurt with probiotics known to support the immune system. In fact, yogurt has long been the [...]

Valentines beware – your gifts for one another can cause serious harm to your fuzzy, four-legged loves.

The facts are clear and simple: pets are not humans, and not all human foods are safe for pets to consume. In fact, many human foods are downright dangerous for our furry companions. Here are some things to keep in mind – and out of your pets’ reach – as you prepare your holiday treats.

Aside from potentially saving the life of a very deserving pet, there are many great things about adopting from shelters. Here are just a few things to consider that may lead you to adopt from a shelter rather than buy from a breeder or pet store next time you’re looking to add a furry friend to your family.

Researchers at London’s University of Lincoln have launched a new study aiming to reduce the risks of children being bitten by dogs. By teaching children to interact safely with their dogs, Dr. Kerstin Meints and Dr. Nelly Lakestani, from Lincoln’s School of Psychology, say they can help prevent the relatively minor dog bites from family pets.

When we look at our cute, snuggly kitties, the last thing we like to think of it worms in their tummies. Unfortunately, worms are a common health hazard for cats, especially if they are ever allowed outdoors or have access to animals who are allowed outdoors.

As much as we love our dogs, there are many things that are perfectly safe for humans that we should never share with our canine companions.

As the seasons change, and with them, our routines, we need to be sure we don’t overlook the needs of our furry friends.

The animals that became our present day species did not need full color vision for nighttime hunting. They did need a good sense of smell and hearing. Even if they couldn’t see it, they could smell it or hear it coming…friend or foe.

Research conducted at Tufts University and the University of Massachusetts showed a link between cats diagnosed with lymph node cancer and contact with second-hand smoke, revealing that cats exposed to secondhand smoke developed lymphoma twice as often as cats in smoke-free homes.