Common wisdom says that animals have a higher pain threshold than people. The latest research indicates that this may not always be true, due to differences in the distribution of pain receptors in different animals.
What is true is we have very limited inter-species communications ability with our pets, so humans often fail to recognize the fact that their pet is in pain until the pain levels are very high and the signal is obvious.
For your pet to achieve an optimally healthy gut, it is critical that you know about two things:
Our Mushroom Therapy Product Line is chock-full of the kind of natural pre-biotics that promotes the development and maintenance of gut-friendly bacteria. The line includes:
No matter whether you are feeding your pet store-bought commercial foods or home-made meals, variety is everything!
It's common knowledge that people benefit from regular exercise. What some pet owners don't realize is that their pets need regular exercise too, and sometimes at a much higher intensity level than their owner!
If you choose to incorporate exercise for yourself with exercise for your pet, you may both benefit from:
Did you know that SUPER FOODS can help or even prevent food allergies in pets?
Studies show that Spirulina, an example of a SUPER FOOD, when added to your pet’s diet, can help to prevent or even relieve food allergies as it supports improve digestion and intestinal immune function.
Cabbage juice can (a) Help to prevent and cure stomach ulcers; (b) Soothe an upset digestive system; and (c) Stop simple diarrhea.
Also it is super easy to make! Just boil up some organic cabbage in water, let it cool, and then give the juice to your pet.
If you suspect your pet has any heart issue whatsoever, see your veterinarian immediately to obtain a proper diagnosis.
A heart murmur is a very common heart problem in pets that can be traced to the negative consequences of selective breeding. This is the price our pets can sometimes pay for our preferences in terms of "good looks", especially in the toy breeds.
Vestibular Disease is defined as a disturbance to the sense of balance.
The symptoms of Vestibular Disease can come on suddenly and can include:
Do you want to do something about your pet's bad breath? Is their teeth full of nasty smelling (and ugly looking) deposits? Brushing can help...but did you know that there's much more you can do?
In reality, you should only vaccinate a pet when it is absolutely necessary. This is because vaccinations are not risk-free, so they shouldn't be treated lightly.
As a pet owner, you should be aware of the fact that it is possible to over-vaccinate your pet. In keeping with our holistic health beliefs, we believe that pet owners should vaccinate, but as little as possible, but always within the confines of the law.