Grooming and Daily Care

Dear pet owners,

Please don't feed your pets chips, cheese, scones, curry, pizza, ice cream, cake or sweets. These foods are high in fat and not healthy for pets (or humans).

Sorry for stating the obvious, but this article from The Telegraph makes me worry.

" Researchers for The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals found that in the past year there has been a 10 per cent increase in the number of overweight animals.

PDSA senior veterinary surgeon Sean Wensley said the pets' weight gain could be down to their owners giving them fatty and sugary snacks with little knowledge of what harm they were doing.

He said pets were being fed chips, cheese and scones.

"Others that have been mentioned are crisps, curry, pizza, ice-cream, cake, and sweets," he added."

Click here for more information about obesity and nutrition.

Looks like we have some very responsible pet owners in the house.

A whopping 92% of you responded that you choose your pet's food based on ingredients and quality. We are proud to have so many well informed owners!
A  few others chose pet food based on price, trends or the cute puppy on the bag. Thanks for being honest, if you are lost as to how to choose pet food, see our helpful pet food guide. 

This week's new poll: What's your favorite summertime pet activity?

If you're feeding your pet a complete and balanced food, she should have all the nutrients she needs to stay in tip-top shape. But sometimes ensuring that your animal companion receives proper nutrition isn't that simple. Older or debilitated pets, and those recovering from surgery or illness, for example, may benefit from a boost of vitamins or nutritional supplements.

If you're feeding your pet a complete and balanced food, she should have all the nutrients she needs to stay in tip-top shape. But sometimes ensuring that your animal companion receives proper nutrition isn't that simple. Older or debilitated pets, and those recovering from surgery or illness, for example, may benefit from a boost of vitamins or nutritional supplements.

Are table foods bad for cats?

When no one's looking during dinner, have you been known to let Fluffy lick that dish of ice cream clean. You're not alone--many owners offer their pets table food. And although some human foods are simply not appropriate for cats, certain table scraps are fine--in moderation.

Good table scraps for cats

Your feline may be a bit more discriminating in the produce department, but some cats love fresh melon, corn and cooked
broccoli. Why not see if your kitty is among this group?

Are table foods bad for dogs?

When no one's looking during dinner, have you been known to slip Fido a forkful of fettucine? You're not alone--many owners offer their pets table food. And although some human foods are simply not appropriate for dogs, certain table scraps are fine--in moderation.

 While most cat mothers will do all that is necessary to raise their litters, it's a good idea to be prepared in the event of a problem.

The local animal shelter has asked you to volunteer to foster a mother dog and her family until she and the puppies can be placed up for adoption. While most dog mothers will do all that is necessary to raise their litters, it's a good idea to be prepared in the event of a problem.

Cats can suffer from the same problems that humans do in hot weather. These health concerns include overheating, dehydration and even sunburn, By taking some simple precautions, you can keep your animal companions healthy and happy in higher temperatures.

Dogs can suffer from the same problems that humans do in hot weather. These health concerns include overheating, dehydration and even sunburn. By taking some simple precautions, you can keep your animal companions healthy and happy in higher temperatures.