PreciousPets.org Educational Articles on Natural Pet Health and NutritionEducational articles directly related to natural pet health and care, including an abundance of resources for natural and holistic products for you, your family, your pets and your home.If doggy breath is a problem, here's a doggone good solution- October 13, 2004 Does your dog have breath that would knock a pill bug off a garbage truck Is it so atrocious that you've started calling him Hal for short - as in halitosis When your dog walks into a room, does someone invariably ask, "What died under the sofa"http://www.preciouspets.org/articles/doggie-breath.htm Essential Fatty Acids for Pets- October 13, 2004 Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are fundamentally important for all animals. EFAs play a major role in the maintenance of healthy coat and skin for cats, dogs, and horses. Cell membranes in the animals' skin, fur, nails and hair are made from essential fatty acids. Like humans, animals also use EFAs to produce hormone-like substances called eicosanoids, which are involved in many important biological functions in the body.http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/efas-pets.htm Pet Food Primer- October 13, 2004 There is no doubt that the pet food industry has revolutionized care and feeding of our companion animals. In the old days, balanced diets were a hit-or-miss situation, and diet related disease was very common. With the widespread availability of balanced commercial diets, nutritional diseases have become a thing of the past. Or have they Let me tell you a couple of horror stories about pet foods to suggest to you what your dog or cat may be eating.http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/pet-food-primer.htm Why is Cancer Killing our Pets- October 13, 2004 The relationship between vaccines and the pet food industry, as it may relate to our pets and cancerhttp://www.preciouspets.org/cancer.htm The Truth Behind Pet Food Labels- October 13, 2004 Want to know what some pet food companies are not telling us If you are reading the labels on your pets foods, you are doing the right thing. However, labels don't often tell the whole story. Frequently, they are superficial representations of a product.http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/truth-behind-labels.htm Why Give Your Pet Vitamins and Supplements- October 13, 2004 Every dog and cat is unique and requires specific increases in nutrients for many reasons. Also, our pets demand for certain nutrients fluctuate. Vitamin B is great support to the body during stressful periods and additional zinc is a helpful nutrient for many breeds, such as huskies. No matter how well a diet is formulated, there are always nutrients which are not in the diet.http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/why-take-supplements.htm The Health Benefits of Pet Ownership- October 13, 2004 Many of the benefits of pets (companionship, affection and so on) have been well known for centuries. Even numerous ancient Egyptians cherished their companion animals. However, data gathered during only the last few years have shown just how significantly our health is improved if we share our lives with animals.http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/healthbenefits.htm Ear Infections and your Pets- October 13, 2004 The traditional treatment for ear infections is to give antibiotics, antifungal drugs or other medications. The problem with this approach is that medications upset the normal chemistry inside the ear, possibly turning a simple infection into a complicated, long term problem.http://www.preciouspets.org/newsletters/articles/ear-infections.htm FDA Recalls Popular Heartworm Drug for Dogs- October 13, 2004 Medicine Linked to Thousands of Injuries and Deaths. ProHeart 6, a twice a year, time released heartworm medication used to treat millions of dogs, was recalled Friday at the request of the Food and Drug Administration after thousands of animals suffered adverse reactions.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5908836/ Want to Learn how to Feed your Pet a Raw Food Diet- October 13, 2004 Feeding your pet a raw food diet is the best you can do for him or her, nutritionally. One of the best resources on the net is called The Top 50 Most Frequently Asked Questions Newcomers to BARF, bones and raw food, ask. It is so popular that it is even translated into various languages.http://www.njboxers.com/faqs.htm |