Best Pet Vitamins

Best Pet vitamins

05 Nov 2009

Hello and Welcome to my blog, Best Pet Vitamins. The purpose of this blog is too enrich our knowledge and education of how to properly care for our pets. Our pets are ”our” responsibility and nobody else`s. Especially not our Vets!! In fact, we should be doing all we can to prevent our pets from having to see a Vet. There are only two reasons why we need to see a Vet. Either our pets need there vaccines or they are sick or injured.

For the most part, the latter can be prevented. There are things that we, as pet owners, can do to prevent our pets from serious harm or getting sick. As for vaccines, well that I will discuss on another blog. One of the things that we can do to help our pets stay healthy is too feed them the right food. At my other website, Pamper Pet Care, I have devoted one page to providing healthy food choices for our pets by making our own pet food. Trust me it is not as hard as it sounds. I have hundreds of homemade dog and cat food that you can easily make yourself using grocery bought ingredients. You may view our ebook selection at our site.

The other way is to provide high quality supplements or vitamins.

Dog vitamins are a great way to supplement your dog`s diet and increase your dog`s health. You might think, this is absurd, why would I give my dog vitamins. Giving your dog vitamins and supplements will help assure a long healthy life. If your dog has low energy or other health problems you should consider dog vitamins.

Some of the benefits of giving vitamins to your pets would be:

1.Dog vitamins are known to cure, or help reduce the symptoms of many dog related health problems.

2.Are a great way to keep your dog healthy, happy, and increase your dog`s life span, and enjoyment of life.

3.Save on Vet bills because your pet will stay healthy longer.

Dog vitamins and Dog supplements are dosages of extra nourishment added to the food that your dogs and cats consume daily to make up for their deficiency and strengthen their whole body system. Dog vitamins are an effective way to ensure your dog is getting his or her daily quota of vitamins. However Dog vitamins and supplements cannot make up for poor quality food or inadequate exercise. While almost all dogs will benefit from some form of vitamin or nutritional supplement, there are situations where dog vitamins are actually required in order to prevent or treat ill health.

Just like our everyday foods that are rich in nutrients, dog vitamins and dog supplements are also important to provide extra digestive assistance which is beneficial for all pets especially when they are suffering from illnesses, allergies or being old. Not unlike humans, the daily intake may not always be met and that`s when it`s important to consider dog vitamins. Keep in mind that dog vitamins and supplements are an important part of a dog’s complete nutritional needs. So remember to always provide dog vitamins and dog supplements to your pets.

While most nutritionists and veterinarians believe that feeding a dog a balanced diet is critical to meet its requirement of nutrients, dog vitamins provide that extra oomph when something is lacking in their daily diet. Any of the following ingredients are beneficial in holistic treats: Human-grade ingredients Organic flaxseed oil Vegetables: carrots, green beans, zucchini Fruits: apples, blueberries and bananas Barley, oatmeal Honey Peanut butter While a holistic diet including natural dog vitamins and ingredients is healthy, there are foods dogs cannot eat.

Organic oats and barley are healthy grains that possess natural dog vitamins like E and B. Meat by-products: animal parts that are not meat, such as kidneys and intestines do not have a high level of natural dog vitamins. While most nutritionists and veterinarians believe that feeding a dog a balanced diet is critical to meet its requirement of nutrients, dog vitamins provide that extra oomph when something is lacking in their daily diet.

The key with vitamin supplements, though, is that they support and encourage a healthy system, so any results you can actually see may be quite gradual. Your dog deserves the benefits of dog health supplements. Not only can dogs enjoy the benefits of using pet tabs pet vitamins and supplements, but cats can as well. Dog vitamins and Dog supplements are dosages of extra nourishment added to the food that your dogs and cats consume daily to make up for their deficiency and strengthen their whole body system. Pet supplements when added to the food will help their bodies and immune systems to achieve the nutrition they need. Therefore, it is extremely beneficial to give them pet vitamins and supplements daily to have a healthy living.

In this blog you will hear alot about Dr. Andrew Jones. He is a practising Veterinarian in Nelson BC, Canada. He believes in using natural and holistic approaches to pet health care. I will be making references to his procedures and methods throughout my blogs. Dr. Jones also sells products that are related to pet health care such as a high quality dog supplement, that I use for my beagle Lucy. I have personally seen remarkable changes in Lucy since we started giving her the supplement.

My intention here is not to try and just sell you “things”. I will be honest with you and tell you that I do make a small commission when someone buys the supplement through my link but I believe that unless you try the product and see that it works, how can you recommend it to others? Plus Dr. Jones has a great quarantee on the product too. So why not check it out? I am convinced that you or your pet will not regret it.

Thank you for reading my first blog and I really look forward to hearing any comments that you may have. As a matter of fact why not tell us about your pet. We would love to hear about him or her.

Troy ( ThePetGuy)

Top 10 Pet Poisons

01 Feb 2010

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Top 10 Pet Poisons of 2009
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1. Human Medications

For several years, human medications have been number one on the
ASPCA’s list of common hazards, and 2009 was no exception. Last
year, the ASPCA managed 45,816 calls involving prescription and
over-the-counter drugs such as painkillers, cold medications,
antidepressants and dietary supplements. Pets often snatch pill
vials from counters and nightstands or gobble up medications
accidentally dropped on the floor, so it’s essential to keep meds
tucked away in hard-to-reach cabinets.

2. Insecticides

In our effort to battle home invasions by unwelcome pests, we often
unwittingly put our furry friends at risk. In 2009, our
toxicologists fielded 29,020 calls related to insecticides. One
of the most common incidents involved the misuse of flea and tick
products–such as applying the wrong topical treatment to the wrong
species. Thus, it’s always important to talk to your pet’s
veterinarian before beginning any flea and tick control program.

3. People Food

People food like grapes, raisins, avocado and products containing
xylitol, like gum, can seriously disable our furry friends, and
accounted for more than 17,453 cases in 2009. One of the worst
offenders–chocolate–contains large amounts of methylxanthines,
which, if ingested in significant amounts, can cause vomiting,
diarrhea, panting, excessive thirst, urination, hyperactivity,
and in severe cases, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors and seizures.

4. Plants

Common houseplants were the subject of 7,858 calls to APCC in 2009.
Varieties such as azalea, rhododendron, sago palm, lilies, kalanchoe
and schefflera are often found in homes and can be harmful to pets.
Lilies are especially toxic to cats, and can cause life-threatening
kidney failure even in small amounts.

5. Veterinary Medications

Even though veterinary medications are intended for pets, they’re
often misapplied or improperly dispensed by well-meaning pet parents.
In 2009, the ASPCA managed 7,680 cases involving animal-related
preparations such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,
heartworm preventatives, de-wormers, antibiotics, vaccines and
nutritional supplements.

6. Rodenticides

Last year, the ASPCA received 6,639 calls about pets who had
accidentally ingested rat and mouse poisons. Many baits used to
attract rodents contain inactive ingredients that are attractive
to pets as well. Depending on the type of rodenticide, ingestions
can lead to potentially life-threatening problems for pets including
bleeding, seizures or kidney damage.

7. Household Cleaners

Everybody knows that household cleaning supplies can be toxic to
adults and children, but few take precautions to protect their pets
from common agents such as bleaches, detergents and disinfectants.
Last year, the ASPCA received 4,143 calls related to household
cleaners. These products, when inhaled by our furry friends, can
cause serious gastrointestinal distress and irritation to the
respiratory tract.

8. Heavy Metals

It’s not too much loud music that constitutes our next pet poison
offender. Instead, it’s heavy metals such as lead, zinc and mercury,
which accounted for 3,304 cases of pet poisonings in 2009. Lead is
especially pernicious, and pets are exposed to it through many
sources, including consumer products, paint chips, linoleum, and
lead dust produced when surfaces in older homes are scraped or sanded.

9. Garden Products

It may keep your grass green, but certain types of fertilizer and
garden products can cause problems for outdoor cats and dogs. Last
year, the ASPCA fielded 2,329 calls related to fertilizer exposure,
which can cause severe gastric upset and possibly gastrointestinal
obstruction.

10. Chemical Hazards

In 2009, the ASPCA handled approximately 2,175 cases of pet exposure
to chemical hazards. A category on the rise, chemical hazards–found
in ethylene glycol antifreeze, paint thinner, drain cleaners and
pool/spa chemicals–form a substantial danger to pets. Substances
in this group can cause gastrointestinal upset, depression,
respiratory difficulties and chemical burns.

Prevention is really key to avoiding accidental exposure, but if
you suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, please contact
your veterinarian or the Animal Poison Control Center’s 24-hour
hotline at (888) 426-4435.

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P.S. Can you believe that nearly 30,000 calls were for Insecticides-
specifically Flea and Tick Medications.

There are Alternate ways to eliminate these pests.

Get the Non Toxic ways, including the precise Steps
to take if your dog or cat is ever poisoned by going
here:

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Diarrhea and Vomiting

27 Jan 2010

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Hello and a Cheery Wednesday to you all.

Diarrhea and Vomiting are one of the top 10 reasons owners bring
their pets to the vet.

But, it doesn’t have to be this way…

Supplementing the diet with probiotics is an essential way to help
maintain and promote your pet’s optimal intestinal health.

This a key factor in PREVENTING disease, and ensuring that your
pet’s gut immune system is functioning optimally.

The Mainstream has missed this.. and in the past
probiotics were relegated to those “wackos” that
frequented Health Food Stores.

But NO more.

Yogurt companies now daily inform us about the BIG
benefits of probiotics.

And Veterinary Companies are now on board.

Probiotics for Vomiting/Diarrhea

Probiotics for Skin Disease

Probiotics for Kidney Failure.

Probiotics for Immune System Support- and Disease
prevention.

In fact EVEN my Very Conservative father is now
on a daily probiotic….who would have thought?

But before you rush out and start supplementing,
ensure a few things.

1. The probiotic is active – these healthy bacteria
age and become ineffective

2. That the probiotic makes it’s way through the
stomach and into your pet’s digestive tract.

3. That it is specifically designed for pets.

Here is a Dog Supplement with Probiotics that
fill all of the above criteria:

Ultimate Dog Supplement

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Destructive Chewing of Dogs and How To Control Them

24 Jan 2010

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The act of chewing seems to be a matter of individual preference among dogs: some have an innate desire to chew as a pleasurable activity in itself, and some seem to have no need to chew whatsoever unless they’re driven to it out of sheer boredom.

The phrase “destructive chewing” may sound redundant, because by its very nature all chewing is destructive. Your dog has strong jaws full of sharp, pointy teeth: just about anything she starts to chew on is probably going to show the effects of it inside of a minute. So just to clarify, when I use the phrase “destructive chewing”, I’m referring to inappropriate chewing: the kind of chewing that’s focused on your own possessions and household items, instead of on your dog’s own designated toys and chews.

The three main reasons why dogs chew:

– Most dogs have a natural desire to chew. It’s fun, it passes the time, and it’s a self-rewarding, self-reinforcing activity (for example, if she’s chewing on something that tastes good.)

– Chewing provides a nervous, bored, or lonely dog with an outlet for her emotions. To an anxious dog, the repetitive act of chewing is soothing it’s the doggie equivalent of comfort food.

– Under exercised dogs often use chewing as a way of burning up nervous energy and giving themselves something to do.

– How to prevent destructive chewing -

Dogs are perfectly capable of learning not to chew your stuff you just have to put in a little effort first, that’s all.

1. Take control of the situation: manage your own possessions. Your first step should be to dog-proof your home. Even if you have the best-behaved dog in the world, there’s still no reason to test her self-control after all, dogs explore the world with their mouths.

Dog-proofing your home means taking whatever you don’t want to end up in her mouth, and making it unavailable. Consider her size and agility when deciding whether something’s out of reach: can she jump? Can she climb, or leap onto something else to reach the desired object? How tall is she when standing on her back legs?

Common targets in the home include books, eye wear, clothing, shoes, garbage, and small crunchy appliances like cameras, cell phones, and remote controls.

It should go without saying that all food needs to be put securely away: don’t leave snacks on low tables (or even counter tops you’d be surprised how acrobatic she can be when there’s food at stake!), put all food into containers or the pantry. Rinse your dirty plates clean of any food scraps before leaving them by the sink.

2. Prevent her from learning the joys of illegal chewing. The more times she manages to snatch a jaw full of a forbidden substance a chair-leg, a pillow, a running shoe the more readily she’ll target those items in future. If you can prevent her from chewing your stuff in the first place, it’s a lot easier for her to understand what you expect of her. Practically speaking, this means confining her in a dog-proofed area until you’re confident of her understanding of the house rules.

3. Don’t set her up for failure by blurring the boundaries between her stuff (OK to chew) and your stuff (not OK to chew). Don’t offer your dog cast-off clothes, shoes, or towels to chew and play with: realistically, you can’t possibly expect her to be able to tell the difference between your current shoes and the one she’s got in her mouth that you gave her five minutes ago.

4. Provide her with lots of tasty alternatives to your stuff. If her environment is relatively barren of attractive, appropriate chewing objects, you can hardly blame her for targeting your possessions. Remember, most dogs need to chew; if she’s an adolescent (under three years) or a puppy (under one year), her needs will be even more pronounced. Go on a toy and chew shopping spree, then give her two or three to play with at a time. Rotating the available toys every few days will keep things novel and interesting for her.

5. Spend lots of time in active supervision. Yes, it might be easier for you to just keep her penned up in her crate, run, or the yard but that’s boring and horrible for her, and hardly much fun for you either (if you wanted a pet that you don’t need to interact with, you’d have got a goldfish, right?) She can’t learn what you expect of her if she’s spending all her time boxed up in the dog-proof zone: she needs the opportunity to explore the boundaries of your expectations, so she can understand what’s appropriate and what’s not.

6. When you catch her chewing something inappropriate, interrupt her by making a loud noise: clap your hands or make an “Ah-ah-aaaah!” noise. Then, immediately hand her a tasty and dog-appropriate alternative (a rawhide bone or other chew toy); as soon as her jaws close around it, praise her lavishly. There is no better way to get your dog to understand that chewing “her” toys equals praise from you, but everything else equals trouble.

– Maintain a productive attitude -

Above all, remember to keep your expectations realistic. You’re not perfect, and neither is your dog: there’s likely to be at least one incident where a cherished item is damaged by her curiosity.

Particularly in the early stages of your relationship, she’s still learning the ropes: it’ll take awhile before she’s completely reliable (and even then, if she’s left by herself for too long or feels neglected, she may choose your stuff over hers to occupy her time and jaws with.) Remember to give her time to learn the rules, and plenty of ‘you-time’ to help her learn faster and don’t forget to take precautions and keep things out of reach until she’s got the hang of the chewing rules!

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