The skin is the largest organ of the human body—also of our furry companions’ bodies. Skin serves as a barrier to the environment, acting as a channel for communication to the outside world, and helping to regulate metabolism.
Most common disorders in cats and dogs involve their skin and coat: hot and bare patches, feline acne, [...]
Adoption Tips for Animal Friends
They adopt us as much as we adopt them. Will we pass muster? Matching our self up with the right pet can produce a lifelong love affair. It can teach character, even make us smarter and healthier.
Psychotherapist Rose Swartz of Ulster County Mental Health in Kingston, New York believes children who grow [...]
When it’s time for holiday treats, don’t forget one of the most important members of the family. Try these recipes for your special pet.
Dog Treats
Biscuit dough:
1½ cups flour
¾ cup oatmeal
¼ cup wheat germ
¼ cup peanut butter
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup water
Glaze:
1 large egg
2 tablespoons milk
Preheat the oven to 275° F. In a [...]
Take the bite out of flea and tick season with natural pest control
Warmer weather brings many things to life, including fleas and ticks. As summer approaches, pet owners may dread another seasonal battle with these pests.
For years, flea and tick collars were used to control the problem. In 2000, a study released by the Natural Resources Defense [...]
In cases and places where pet owners feel that it’s unsafe or unwise to allow domesticated cats to roam outdoors, we may wonder about ways to ensure the mental and physical welfare of our indoor-only animals. For cats, following a few helpful tips and creative ideas suggested by Michelle Bernard, author of Raising Cats Naturally, [...]
When it comes to pet food, quality does count.
We all know that eating the wrong foods can leave us feeling tired, wired or even grouchy. On the other hand, a wholesome, nutritious diet can provide us with lasting energy, optimism and a boost to our overall health.
What’s good for two-legged mammals is good for our four-legged friends [...]
Adopting Pets Online
We don’t need celebrities to make it fashionable, but some public figures like Drew Barrymore are reaching out to adopt pets and letting others know how easy it is to do via the internet. Barrymore and her mixed-breed adult dog Vivian recently appeared on 1-800-www.Save-a-Pet.com to share with the world how easy and rewarding it [...]
Aromatherapy, is popular for treating various of human conditions, my practice has proved that it’s equally suitable for animals.
In my own practice, I find that combining the use of essential oils with other alternative medical practices helps heal a variety of conditions affecting pets. Of course, using essential oils with pets requires a somewhat different [...]
Pet health insurance is gaining momentum. It’s already common in the United Kingdom where 12 percent of pet owners use it as a hedge against rising vet bills spurred by increasingly sophisticated technology and treatment. Though available in the United States for decades, the practice only took off here five years ago when insurance reps [...]
Encouraging Harmony, Cooperation and Trust Between Humans and Animals
Loving an animal is much like parenting a child. Our precious pets often exhibit behaviors as frustrating as a two year-old’s. Tellington Touch, or TTouch, is a unique, effective method that pet owners can use to bring their animals back into a state of balance.
Originally developed by [...]
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