Linda – The Probiotics Tooth Fairy

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

Whether your pooch has stinky smooches or crooked teeth, it’s a good idea to keep a close eye on what goes on inside his mouth. Just ask your veterinarian – your dog’s mouth is the gateway to his good health.

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.

Ticks can carry infections they pass along to our pets and even our family members. These infections need to be treated.

Sometimes our cats develop bad breath for the very same reason we might develop bad breath if we never cared for our teeth. A simple build-up of plaque and tartar on your kitty-friend’s teeth can act as a fantastic breeding ground for the bacteria that produce the volatile sulfur compounds responsible for bad breath.

It’s one of the biggest challenges pet parents face: what to do with their dog or cat while they are away on vacation, and how to prepare the caregivers to take the best possible care of their furry best friends.

It’s not uncommon for children to have trouble understanding the responsibility of owning a pet. Here are some ways to set limits and help children understand that even if the sign says “FREE,” having pets is a big job that comes with a pretty substantial price tag.

While many of us can’t imagine a vacation without our canine companions – none-the-less boarding our beloved pooches while we are out of town! – it turns out that flying with our dogs can be nothing short of deadly, without proper planning.

Unfortunately, there is a downside to xylitol. We need to keep it far, far away from our dogs. In fact, it is known to be so toxic to our pooches that as little as one to two pieces of sugar-free gum containing xylitol can cause acute liver failure.