Tipping the scales: avoiding pet obesity
A lean dog or cat is much healthier than one that’s overweight, and will also enjoy a longer life. This simple five-step plan will help…
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Supporting your senior pet with quality nutrition
It can be difficult to watch your senior pet deal with the hardships of aging. Closely monitoring his nutrition with the help of your vet…
Successful dog training with treats
Treats are important rewards during dog training sessions, but you don’t want him to become dependent on them. Learn to make training treats work for…
Chronic inflammation and your pet – part 1
When free radicals are released from cells undergoing oxidative stress, the result is chronic inflammation and a variety of health problems in dogs and cats.…
Abnormal equine posture
Understanding abnormal equine posture and how rehabilitation intervention can help. Why should we care about posture in horses? Because posture affects the complex interactions of…
Should you invest in a grazing muzzle?
If your horse is an easy keeper, he may benefit from a grazing muzzle while on pasture. When your vet, farrier or best friend looks…
Does your horse need grain?
We seem to automatically assume that all horses have to eat grain. Let’s look at what your horse really needs to stay healthy! Many people…
3 effective supplements for pet weight loss
When combined with the right diet and exercise program, these weight loss supplements will safely bring down your dog or cat’s weight. Do you think…
The slow feeding movement
Slow feeding is rapidly gaining in popularity, and no wonder. These tips will get you started and help you select the best slow feeder method for…
Managing your horse’s laminitis or founder
When an equine athlete experiences an episode of laminitis or founder, it can be a very painful experience. Fortunately, there’s new technology that can help.…
Cross-training with your dog
Have you considered cross-training with your canine companion? It may sound rather intimidating, but it simply means engaging him in a variety of different exercises to…
Diet Changes for the Senior Horse
As horses age, they may need some special considerations and diet changes to help them maintain optimal health. At the time they erupt, a horse’s…
