As their bodies become less efficient at digesting and metabolizing food, senior dogs benefit from nutritional supplements to help their bodies meet specific needs for essential nutrients. Although they are given a lifestage-appropriate premium quality diet, many senior dogs suffer from health issues that may interfere in their digestion, metabolism and utilization of nutrients from food.
Here are some common supplements that are recommended for senior pets.

•    Antioxidants boost the immune system function and keep it functioning at its optimum. Some common antioxidants are beta carotene and vitamin E.

•    Prebiotics like Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the dog’s gastrointestinal tract; this type of bacteria ... Read more »

Your dog is as adorable as adorable can be, but you can’t deny the fact that her fur has looked better in the past. How can you tell if it’s time to bring her to a professional groomer?

Your pet may be able to have her needs met within your home by members of your family, or she may need to head in to see a groomer on a regular basis. There are many different pets with many different needs out there, and even more households with varying capabilities. Your pet may need to see a groomer if you don’t feel comfortable caring for her grooming needs, or if you are unsure about how to do so. You may also simply wish for someone else to handle this care task, and have the money to pay for it withi ... Read more »

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One of the important functions of a cat’s hair coat is to maintain the animal’s core temperature. For breeds of cats that are so-called ‘hairless’, they have evolved to develop a high metabolic rate in order to achieve this important function maintaining the body’s core temperature at normal levels. These hairless cats need to consume higher quantities of premium quality cat food than most cats because they need more energy to create heat that is needed by their bodies.

Hairless cats are very sensitive to the ultraviolet rays of the sun, thus they should be kept indoors. They can easily get burned or suffer from frostbite when exposed to harsh weather conditions.  When it is very cold, your hairless cat will need a coat or blanket to keep him warm and comfortable. Hairless ... Read more »

The structure of a dog’s digestive system is different from that of cows and horses which are grass eaters.  The digestive system of canines cannot efficiently digest and metabolize grass. However, dogs instinctively eat grass because it can help provide relief for upset stomach. Grass can also be a good source of fiber and some nutrients for dogs. Fiber helps in the passage of food along the digestive tract and in the elimination of waste products. Some commercial pet food may lack essential nutrients, which dogs can get by grazing on grass.

When a dog eats grass, the grass blade can irritate the animal’s throat and stomach; this can cause the dog to vomit and eventually get rid of the irritant. Grass is also a natural remedy for dogs that suffer from recurrent gassiness.

While eating grass is con ... Read more »