Search Results for 'HEALTH'

Keep pets healthy, happy with the right toys at home

Our dogs are often as fat as we are, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. Family cats can look like furry ottomans. At Tufts University, they’ve set up an obesity clinic at the vet school. It’s time to get [...]

Posted On : Mar, 04 2013 | Comments : 0

Pet Obesity Awareness Day: Veterinarian talks about getting ...

St. Petersburg, Florida - If your pet needs to lose a few pounds, it may be a great time to start. Wednesday is Pet Obesity Awareness Day. Dr. Lauren Cochran, an internal medicine resident from Blue-Pearl Veterinary Partners came on The M [...]

Posted On : Oct, 11 2012 | Comments : 0

Healthy Dog Toys and Top Toy Picks

The market for dog toys and chew-things is flooded with hundreds of options. Pet stores stock aisles and aisles of overflowing products, making decisions difficult for pet owners. So, what are some of the best dog toys on the market today [...]

Posted On : Jul, 02 2012 | Comments : 0

The Importance Of Healthy And Nutritious Pet Food In Pregnan...

Pregnant dogs must have specialized diets to make sure that their puppies will properly develop. As a dog owner, you have to list pregnant dog care at the top of your priorities and you must take into consideration that the food you would [...]

Posted On : Jun, 28 2012 | Comments : 0

Health topics: Living With Your Pet and Your Allergies

For many Americans, having a pet is a part of everyday life. With more than 100 million pets in the United States, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) estimates that 6 out of every 10 people come in contact with pets. And [...]

Posted On : Apr, 13 2012 | Comments : 0

External Parasites and the Health of Your Pet

Flea Basics Fleas thrive when the weather is warm and humid. Depending on your climate, fleas may be a seasonal or year-round problem. Your pet can pick up fleas wherever an infestation exists, often in areas frequented by other cats and [...]

Posted On : Dec, 25 2011 | Comments : 0

HEALTH CARE AND SUMMER PET SAFETY

Summertime is a great time of the year for vacations, and a wonderful opportunity to take time to relax and enjoy the summer months. Getting ready for summer activities can put stress on your family, and it can especially be stressful if [...]

Posted On : May, 10 2011 | Comments : 0

Health care funds are going to the dogs -- and vets

Monique McAlister`s English bulldog, Izabelle, was just 8 months old when veterinarians said she would need a hip replacement to resolve a genetic disorder called hip dysplasia. McAlister said she was told the surgery would need to be do [...]

Posted On : Mar, 14 2011 | Comments : 0

Fish Oil For Dogs Is Healthy

For those pet lovers there is nothing in the world that can replace the love of your pet. A dog is one such animal which is friendly and known as Man's Best Friend, a dog is no doubt the best companion to have in your home. Loya [...]

Posted On : Jan, 21 2011 | Comments : 0

Nutri-Health Supplements Launches a Shelter Animal Friendshi...

Nutri-Health Supplements, purveyor of fine nutritional supplements since 1987, has recently developed a new pet supplement line, Nutri-Health for Pets, featuring a pet probiotic supplement and other pet health blends, as well as a commit [...]

Posted On : Dec, 03 2010 | Comments : 0

Can pets help keep you healthy?

People have lots of reasons for owning pets. A small but growing body of research suggests that owning or interacting with animals may have the added benefit of improving your health. People and animals have a long history of livin [...]

Posted On : Nov, 01 2010 | Comments : 0

Halloween pet health care advice issued

With Halloween just days away, pet health care advice has been given out to dog owners ahead of the weekend's festivities. According to pet health care charity North Shore Animal League America, it is more important than ever at this [...]

Posted On : Oct, 26 2010 | Comments : 0

Your Pet Needs Healthy Food Too

Pet owners must realize just how important nutrition is to the health of their pets, and they are beginning to pay more attention to what they are feeding their cats and dogs. To keep your pet healthy, extend your pet's life and save [...]

Posted On : May, 31 2010 | Comments : 0

PET HEALTH

For many years, pet owners have given omega-3 fatty acids to their dogs and cats to change a dull, dry coat into a more glossy one. A shiny coat and healthy skin on the outside can be indicators of a healthy pet on the inside. Conv [...]