Linda – The Probiotics Tooth Fairy

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.

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by age three – Pet lovers are sure to find this statistic very startling, since most of us still thik of our pets as puppies and kittens at age three!

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.

As the national rate of unemployment has risen to numbers we haven’t experienced in America for decades, many are considering ways to trim their household budgets and generally spend less.
Luckily there are many simple ways you can trim the expenses of pet ownership.

However, there are far more benefits to having a cat or dog than simple companionship, especially when it comes to your health and wellbeing.

Taking your dog’s grooming into your own hands is a great way to cut back on the expense of owning a pet, especially this time of year when the hot, sticky summer weather requires more bathing and grooming.

Now there’s a perfect answer for getting wet dogs cozy and dry – Towel Togs, the wearable towel for dogs! Because they wrap your dog up, Towel Togs won’t slip off leaving you with a wet dog and smelly wet towel. Instead your dog is securely wrapped in a cozy microfiber towel.

Friday is…

National Take Your Dog to Work Day

Would you enjoy your work more if you could take your dog to work with you? If you said “yes,” you’re not alone. According to a poll conducted by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPA), millions of employees believe that pets in the workplace also lead to [...]

According to the APOP, more than 45 percent of dogs and 58 percent of cats in the U.S. are too heavy; about 9 percent of dogs and 21 percent of cats are clinically obese. That equals an estimated 89 million pets that are at high risk for developing conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure and more.

Michelle O’Neil, mother of Riley O’Neil, shares some things to consider before embarking on the quest to obtain a service dog.