Number one tip for keeping your dog healthy is to maintain a healthy weight. We have all heard the old saying “killing with kindness” and unfortunately there is truth to it. We all like to spoil our dogs and give them the very nest but sometimes the best is simply too much.
With all the pet food scares out there it’s no wonder that more and more people are wanting to make their own dog pet treats. Unfortunately, some people food is not very good for dogs, so if you’re wanting to start making your own dog food, treats or otherwise, it’s important that you understand which foods you should be avoiding.
As much as we love our dogs, we can all agree that when we look at the outgoing costs involved in keeping one as a pet can seem to be excessive. We go ahead and pay the money, of course, because our pets mean the world to us. But they can end up costing us a lot of money, and no-one can be in any doubt that a lot of that is pure profit for the manufacturer.
The most recent announcement from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning pet treats manufactured by California based Pet Carousel is that they may be contaminated with the bacterium Salmonella. Salmonella is a pathogen to both humans and animals.
With the holidays right around the corner you might find yourself scrambling from store to store, from here to there, with hardly a chance to think about yourself. Likewise, it is hard to find time to think about your pet. Why should your family pet miss out on all the holiday festivities? Since you won’t allow them to eat the extra leftovers from Thanksgiving why not fill their stocking with something they love? Here are some gift ideas for your loyal pet.
