How to Ensure that Your Cat is Healthy and Lives a Long and Happy Life

Filed under: pettheworld.info — admin at 2:02 am on Monday, May 5, 2008

Incredible advances in veterinary medicine are making it possible for cats to live longer, healthier lives than ever before. The quality of your cat’s health is the result of a partnership between you and your veterinarian. You must be confident that the vet you have chosen will take good care of your cats.

When you first get your cat, be sure to have your veterinarian examine her within 10 days. In addition to getting baseline weights and measurements on her, your vet will want to check her blood and stools for illness and parasites. If you have never had a cat before, the first visit is a good time to get a demonstration in cleaning your pet’s ears and clipping her toenails properly.

A proper diet and sufficient exercise are key factors in keeping your cat healthy. You must make sure the food you give your cat is of good quality to provide her with the correct amounts of nutrients to keep her systems running. If you are confused by the variety of brands of cat food available, ask your veterinarian for some help. Don’t be embarrassed to tell him how much you are able/willing to spend for pet food. There are some excellent brands that are not very expensive, and some expensive brands that are not very good.

Exercise not only keeps your cat’s weight under control, it strengthens her muscles and enhances her immune system. Some cats are naturally active. Others need anywhere from a little to a lot of encouragement from you to get moving. Set aside some dedicated playtime each day with your cat, and she’ll be more inclined to get physical.

Yearly “well-cat” appointments with your veterinarian help track your cat’s health. A thorough going-over under the vet’s expert eye can catch early skin or eye conditions and other physical changes that you might not notice on a day-to-day basis. Blood and stool samples allows your vet to diagnose and treat disease and parasites before they reach a critical state.

The yearly vet visit is also a good time to mention any “strange habits” your cat may have developed over the last year. Often, these have simple explanations, but some behaviors, such as licking paint or eating strange substances can indicate a medical condition.

One of the most important aspects of the yearly vet visit is updating your cat’s vaccinations. Even if you keep your cat strictly indoors, it is important to have her vaccinated against diseases such as rabies, panleukopenia, calcivirus, Chlamydia and feline leukemia virus. If your cat were to get out of the house and wander, she has protection against some of the diseases that cost less fortunate cats their lives.

How Do You Find a Veterinarian?

* Get recommendations from other cat owners in your area.

* Ask cat groomers or emergency clinics for recommendations.

* Neighbors or your local pet supply store may be able to make suggestions.

* If you’ve just moved to the area, ask your former veterinarian if he/she could recommend a veterinarian in your new hometown

The process for selecting a veterinarian is very much like choosing your own personal physician. You want to find a doctor that you feel comfortable talking with, someone who encourages all of your questions and supports you in all the health care choices you make on your cat’s behalf.

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What Dogs Want, With Their Regular Food

Filed under: pettheworld.info — admin at 8:02 pm on Thursday, May 1, 2008

The main problem with dog food is the dearth of digestive enzymes, beneficial and delicate vitamins that are so very important for the balanced growth of your dog. Though major dog food producers make every effort to provide a balanced diet of proper nutrients in digestible form, they fail on many counts.

One of the main reasons why manufactured dog food fails to be up to mark is the heating process that includes its manufacture. Commercial dog foods are heat processed during their manufacture which in process destroys the beneficial bacteria and digestive enzymes your dog needs. The extreme heat is also the reason for destroying a host of other delicate and useful nutrients. Even the finest, most dietary dog food on the market fails to provide all the essential vitamins and nutrients dogs need to flourish healthily.

The gap between what your dog needs and what commercial dog food provides leads to deficiencies which are the cause of issues with your dog’s digestive tract and immune system. Over time, these deficiencies show up as symptoms such as hot spots, infections, itchy skin, etc. and lead to:

Weight loss
Gas problems
Joint pain
Ear problems
Allergies
Stool eating
Shedding
Itching
Scratching
Skin problems
Bad dog odor
Bad dog breath

Now the question that arises is “Why does it happen?” The answer is simple. They all are starting with the same deficiency as the dog food lacks digestive enzymes, delicate nutrients or live bacterial cultures. This is what sets the stage for dog food supplement. The dog food supplements are full of vital dog vitamins and nutrients that keeps the dog healthy and away from all other dog health problems.

Being a responsible and concerned dog owner, you should be giving your dog a food supplement that has just the right mix of live good bacteria, digestive enzymes, delicate nutrients and vitamins that are necessary for its internal balance for keeping it healthy.

The best dog food supplement contains good and balanced amounts of bacteria, digestive enzymes, delicate nutrients and vitamins. Digestive enzymes are complex proteins formed in plant or animal cells involved in digestion that stimulate chemical changes in other substances working as organic catalysts to alter or speed up the assimilation of specific nutrients. The catalytic effect of these enzymes is very nutrient specific. Some of the enzymes work on specific starches, some on specific proteins and some on others fats. Without these digestive enzymes acting as catalysts, nutrients just pass right on through, unutilized.

The dog food supplements are a rich source of nutrients in a form that your dog can use to grow, be energetic and be capable of repairing its own body. Nutrients are chemicals ingested by living organisms that are necessary for basic survival. The basic nutrients that are required for cellular survival are protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water. Extreme heat is the main cause of destruction of healthy and essential nutrients in commercial dog food.

Dog food supplements also contain bacteria that are essential to keep your dog healthy. These bacteria keep the other harmful bacteria and yeast in check, thereby aiding digestion, boosting the immune system, and increasing resistance to infection. These bacteria function is several ways. They produce organic compounds that change the pH balance which acts as a deterrent for the survival of harmful, disease causing bacteria and yeast. They also produce compounds that act as natural antibiotics.

Most of today’s commercial dog food disturbs the internal balance of your dog’s body. The solution is to use the right dog food supplement that helps in improving and maintaining your dog’s good health so as to restore his internal balance. When these supplements are added to your dog’s diet; digestive enzymes, bacteria and delicate nutrients work to restore the balance that are missing in your dog’s food.

If a natural dog food supplement meets your dog’s nutritional needs, your emotional needs, and your budget, then as a caring and responsible owner, you should buy it. It’s a small price you would pay for a healthy and energetic dog.

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Things To Consider Before Buying A Dog From Pets Guide

Filed under: pettheworld.info — admin at 3:01 pm on Thursday, May 1, 2008

Many factors need to be considered by a family, before bringing home a new pet.

Some are as followed:

GENDER - SIZE - HAIR:

What about the gender of the dog? Are you interested in a male or female? Will you breed the dog once it is grown? If a breeding program is not in its future, consider neutering the dog. Are you interested in a large or a small dog? Often, potential owners don’t consider the frame size and weight of the puppy when it becomes an adult. Also think about the grooming needs of a long-haired dog versus a short-haired one.

VETERINARY CARE:

The dog will also need regular veterinary care. All these costs can add up, especially if you’re on a limited budget. What type of dog do you want? Purebred or mixed breed? Research the traits of the breed that interests you. Be aware that some breeds have specific benefits or problems. In addition, some purebreds can be very expensive. Perhaps adopting from your local animal shelter is an option.

TIME:

Another important factor is your family’s lifestyle. Do you work all day? How much free time do you have? Remember, a new puppy will require four or more feedings a day and will need to go out just as often. Do you spend a lot of time traveling or entertaining? Do you have small children or other animals at home? Are you physically able to handle a dog? What about your location? Do you own a home or rent an apartment? Will your landlord allow pets? Do you live in the city or in a rural area? Is there enough fenced-in yard space for the dog to properly exercise?

DOG ROLE IN YOUR FAMILY:

Think about the role your new dog will play in your family. Will it be used as for:

a) My son/daughter/children

Trust me; this will be YOUR dog! After the ‘honeymoon period’, the kids may only play with the dog, occasionally. They may groan and grumble about any dog-related responsibilities, doing them, begrudgingly, only after significant prodding from you. As children’s interests and activities change, over the years, their level of involvement with the dog will most likely be, inconsistent, at best. Additionally, your children, especially, young children, will need to be ‘trained’ in how to behave with the dog and will need to be supervised when with the dog.

b) Protection

I know some may disagree but, it is my opinion, that the only time is it a good idea to get a dog for the purpose of protection is in professional or agricultural situations and only when the owner/trainer is humane and knowledgeable of dog behavior and dominant dog training/handling. In all other situations - probably 99.9% - an alarm system, security fence, or other measures are much more appropriate and effective.

c) To breed puppies

If you’ve read the third paragraph of this piece and still feel this way, there is probably little I can offer to change your mind. But, just in case, let me restate the case a little more thoroughly. The breeding of dogs is a responsibility not to be taken lightly. If it is not your intention to remain responsible for all of your puppies for their entire lives, including being willing to take back and care for those who may find themselves homeless, do not enter into this endeavor. If you are planning on breeding for profit, understand that there are much easier, more profitable and ethical ways to make a buck. Dogs are living beings and dog breeding requires a significant investment of time, money, labor, knowledge, both academic and practical, patience, and emotional fortitude, to be done responsibly and humanely. Please visit a few of the shelter and rescue websites, or your local shelter, and witness the problem yourself. View the faces of the homeless dogs and talk to the volunteers and staff who, all too often, must take that ‘final walk’ with them.

BUYING STRATEGY:

Once you’ve decided on the type of dog you want and where you will purchase it, do not buy a puppy on the first visit. Instead, potential owners leave, think about the decision, and then go back. Avoid the temptation of buying two or more puppies. A single puppy will bond to its owner better and will be easier to train.

Depending on the breed, the best time to purchase a puppy is between 7-9 weeks of age. As soon as possible have the puppy examined by a veterinarian. If possible, ask the seller if you can have the puppy checked by a veterinarian before you purchase it.

Mike Freije A Pets Health Guide Specialist
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