How to help pets maintain healthy weights
- Published on Friday, 08 April 2016 00:12
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Like their human companions, pets can struggle with their weight. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, in 2014, an estimated 53 percent of dogs and 58 percent of cats in the United States were overweight or obese.
Being overweight or obese can shorten pets' lives by increasing their risk for insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, cancer, and osteoarthritis. The APOP estimates that unhealthy weights can shave up to 2.5 years off of pets' lives.
Things to consider before getting a dog
- Published on Thursday, 07 April 2016 00:40
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Dogs are wonderful companion animals, providing their owners with loyal friends who are seemingly always up for walks or games of frisbee.
Dog ownership is rewarding, but it's also a significant responsibility. Before adopting a shelter dog or buying from a breeder, prospective dog owners should consider a host of factors to determine if now is the best time for them to welcome a new four-legged friend into the family.
Adapting to your new furry friend
- Published on Thursday, 07 April 2016 00:08
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Adopting a dog is a wonderful way to bring joy into a home, and adoption may very well save a dog's life. According to the Humane Society of the United States, between six and eight million pets end up in shelters each year and half of those are unlikely to be adopted.
Adjusting to life with a dog is not always easy. Owning a dog is a big responsibility, the scope of which first-time dog owners may not fully grasp until their furry friends arrive at their new homes for the first time. But there are ways to make the transition to dog ownership go smoothly, which should afford new dog owners more time to spend with the newest additions to their families.
Meouch: Common cat ailments
- Published on Wednesday, 06 April 2016 00:29
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Cats are widely considered low maintenance pets, but even the most independent feline can use a helping hand from his owner every now and again. That helping hand is perhaps most necessary when cats find themselves facing a health issue they can't overcome. The following are a handful of common cat ailments and what cat owners can do to help their furry friends go back to living life to the fullest.Did you know? Cats
- Published on Tuesday, 05 April 2016 00:13
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Cats and vegetarian diets may not make an ideal match. Cats have a greater need for protein than their canine counterparts, and while protein can be found in a vegetarian diet, different proteins contain different levels of amino acids cats need to survive.
