Most people are familiar with the affinity cats have for catnip. After viewing your cat's reaction to catnip, you may become concerned and ask some common questions in relation to products composed of this substance. Here are a few facts and answers to common questions about catnip.What exactly is catnip?
Catnip is an herb from the Lamiaceae family group, and it is known as Nepeta cataria in scientific terms. It originated in the Mediterranean area, but is now commonly found in England, North America and Canada, though it can be grown almost anywhere. Most of these plants are herbaceous perennials, but some grow annually as well. What does a catnip plant look like? It has a thick and sturdy stem, with heart shaped green to grayish leaves. The catnip plant has flowers, and they are usually pink, lilac, blue, or white in color. The flowers are tube shaped, and are sometimes flecked with tiny purple dots. What are the effects of catnip on cats? Some cats react more dramatically to...
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As spring ushers in warmer weather, it brings with it a host of pet health concerns, from yearly vaccinations, parasite dangers and seasonal allergies. It’s one of the busiest times for veterinarians and according to Dr. John Robb of the national organization Protect the Pets, it’s an important time for pet owners to be educated about their pets healthcare.
“There’s still much research and standardization needed in veterinary medicine, leaving pets unprotected against bad practices,” says Dr. Robb “Some veterinarians may still be practicing outdated vaccination methods, making recommendations that puts profits over pets, or simply not informing pet owners about the dangers of medications.”
To help keep your pet healthy and safe, Dr. Robb shares some important information you should know when handling your pet’s health care this spring:Take Heartworm Testing off of Automatic Pilot
Yearly heartworm testing has been a regular practice, and expense for dog owners...
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In North America, our pets are suffering from the same waistline epidemic as their human counter-parts – obesity. Our ever-expanding waistlines are at an all-time high and our health and well-being are being negatively affected. It is no different for our pets!
On average, seven out of ten animals that are brought into a veterinary clinic each day are there because of a weight related issue. Torn ACL or knee ligaments, bad backs, aching joints, constipation, diabetes, respiratory issues, heart disease, skin conditions – get the picture? The same things that affect their overweight owners sideline the overweight dog. Thankfully for our four-legged friends, they do not require willpower to lose weight – we supply it for them! No trying to decide what to salad to order at a restaurant when really what they want is a giant plate of Fettuccine Alfredo, no guilt over eating a sweet and hopefully no food addiction or compulsive eating issues (this can be a problem in...
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Almost every home, car, office, and job site has a first aid kit and attendant to attend the needs of the humans. Dog shows and trials have veterinarian hospitals listed for emergencies. But what about the pet which ends up hurt at home, in the car, or at the park? Ambulances and first aid attendants take care of our human needs until we can reach proper medical care.
But who takes care of our pets? We as conscientious owners can be somewhat prepared to help our pet by at least having a first aid kit prepared specifically for pet needs. Another way we can help our pet is by taking a pet First Aid course. Many local veterinarians offer First Aid courses. Some dog clubs also arrange for veterinarians to come teach classes to the group. Also, check with the local SPCA as some branches offer courses and are heavily involved in the community.
Taking a First Aid course will give you some confidence when assessing the medical situation involving your pet. You will also learn some basic...
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Get a better understanding of dog food nutrition and what's in your dog's bowl. We all want the best for our pets, so dog food ingredients would be near the top of the list. But what is actually in commercially prepared dog food?
The recent pet food recall added to our concerns. It's important to understand what goes into that big bag of dog food. While reading the label can be confusing, with a little detective work you can decipher much of the hidden content of your dog's food. Nutrition is the key. What's In A Name? The first clue as to the content of your dog food is in the title. If the food is named for the main ingredient, such as "Lamb Dog Food", then the named ingredient, i.e. lamb, must make up at least 70% of the food. But if the name of the food is called a "dinner" or "formula" such as "Beef Formula" or "Chicken Dinner", that ingredient may only make up 25% of the food.
Empty fillers make up the difference in content in those types of food. Looking For The Best Dog...
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