Understanding is at the heart of any relationship, whether involving family members, friends, significant others, or pets. If you cannot understand what someone or something is asking of you, then the obvious disconnect can cause problems down the road. Communication in any and every form plays a major role in later happiness and even quality …
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, we know you’re ready to see your friends and family, eat some amazing food, and spend time relaxing at home with your pets. You might even think about letting your pets in on some of the fun by giving them some of the holiday food, thinking that they’ll love it. However, …
While there are many things people like to say they know about dogs, the one that is the most common is how to measure their age. The old idea of dog aging being as simple as multiplying their age by seven has been disputed for years since not all dogs age the same way. For …
At this point in time, many people know that eating highly processed foods is not a good idea. Regardless of how cheap or easy these foods are, processed foods high in sugar, fat, cholesterol, and so on can increase the risk of poor heart health, colorectal cancer, and death when not treated properly. Unfortunately, these …
Recently, organic foods have been on the rise, both in animal foods and in human foods. As humans seem to be returning to natural-sourced foods, they are beginning to see some of the positive effects they have on their health, both mental and physical. While humans are only now becoming aware of the benefits, animals …
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The debate of nature versus nurture has been held for humans for decades. Starting with psychology, the whole debate involves whether or not the way an individual is raised in terms of environment makes a bigger difference than simply the behavior someone exhibits naturally.While people have questioned this all the way since the Ancient Greeks …
We all like to think that our pets either completely understand us or don’t at all, and it is very uncommon for us to think they fall somewhere in between the two. Many dog owners assume that their dogs don’t fully understand them while many cat owners assume their feline friends understand and choose not …
Many pet owners like to think they are connected with their dog or dogs. We attribute different behaviors we have seen or read about to them and assume that they are accurate. When a dog rolls over, we like to think that it is a show of wanting attention from owners and others, that licking …
Ensuring a Safe Hike for Dogs and Humans Fall’s penchant for placid afternoons and cool (but not too cool) mornings has done much to burnish its reputation among hikers, many of whom have grown to prefer the occasional chilled breeze to consistent roasting when taking in scenic beauty. Just like their human admirers, dogs have …
Keeping Pets Safe and Itch-Free During Flea and Tick Season For pet owners, fall is not merely the province of pumpkin spice confections and leaf-littered sidewalks. Fleas and ticks–among plenty of other, perfectly worthy pests–also happen to make their star turns during the autumn months, and while no one is sorrier to have to remind …
The Role of Skin and Coat Health in Pet Care As dashing, radiant, and utterly charming as they undoubtedly are, our pets can actually convey some pretty important information just through their appearances. The quality of a pet’s skin and coat bears remarkable relevance to their broader health status and well-being, reflecting the state of …
Help Your Cat Make the Most of Summer As an expression of our deep admiration and sympathy for cat lovers everywhere, we thought we’d work up a modest helping of activities designed to entertain even the least enthusiastic of whiskered companions this summer. While we can personally attest to the capricious nature of many members …
Tips for Keeping Your Dog Safe, Happy, and Calm If you’re planning on treating your dog to the joys of a day at the beach this summer, there are a few things you may want to keep in mind before you start kicking off your sandals and sprinting toward the shore. Fortunately, most of these …
Enjoy Improved Convenience and Clarity ZipZyme™ Omega (formerly SmartZYME™) customers are committed pet parents who value the health, well-being, and vitality of their “fur babies”, and they asked us to make ZipZyme™ Omega (formerly SmartZYME™) better and more convenient to use. You spoke, and we listened…and then we acted to improve ZipZyme™ Omega (formerly SmartZYME™) …
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Is Your Pet Ready for a “Normal” Summer? Pet anxiety the world over is expected to spike with the anticipated uptick in visitors to the home and a return to more conventional travel and outdoor habits. A slew of gatherings, cookouts, and out-and-out parties during the summer months may sound like a dream come true …
Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight can pose a challenge for pets of just about any species, many of which have, alongside their owners, undergone a sharp decline in physical activity over the past 14 months. For dogs and cats especially, the constraints brought on by distancing or isolation measures and a more sedentary routine …
Cognitive Health in Dogs As it is with humans, identifying signs of cognitive decline in pets is integral to ensuring proper treatment for existing symptoms and forestalling or preventing further complications. For many owners, however, this particular aspect of pet care raises additional concerns not usually found among nutrition or fitness-related matters, namely “Can I …
Omega-3 DHA for Pets: What to Look for and What to Avoid While the potential benefits of committing your pet to a nutrient-enriched, balanced diet remain almost limitless, it bears repeating that not every “solution” is the right solution. Nutritional supplements for dogs and cats have been flooding the market for decades, often with few …
Dashing across countertops…Scaling bookcases in the blink of an eye…Leaping over tall couches in a single bound… Considering how effortless cats make the most extraordinary physical feats look, it can be easy to take their mobility and joint health for granted. Even among the youngest and spryest of cats, however, the potential for wear and …
While many of us may not be ready to head back outdoors just yet, you can bet our dogs have their vacation plans all worked out and ready to go. With warmer temperatures and clearer skies on the way, now is a particularly opportune time to start preparing your dog for an increase in physical …
