Exercise Nutrition & Obesity
Overfeeding Your Pet: Choose Affection and Attention Instead
The way to our hearts is through our stomachs…honestly, who can resist a home cooked meal or an especially tasty dessert? Even a well-timed snack can make us jump for joy. However, while your pet may share your enthusiasm for food, indulging in an extra treat or two can render a carefully balanced diet obsolete.…
Read MoreDog Food for Thought
Ideally, proper nutrition and benefits to health and dental wellness are the leading concerns when it comes to picking the right dog food. Let’s take a moment to discuss some other strategies and concerns related to finding the best food for your four-legged friend.
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About the Rise in Pet Diabetes
Although most of us understand that diabetes among humans has been on the rise for the past few decades, few pet owners know that pet diabetes has also become prevalent. Although there are a spectrum of health factors to predispose a cat or dog to diabetes, the strongest link remains obesity. In observance of Pet…
Read MoreDog on the Run: Dealing with Pets Who Like to Escape
So, this time you think you’ve fortified the backyard enough to keep out an army (or, rather, keep them in). And yet, come morning, your dog has managed to slip through a gap in the fence only a contortionist should be able to manage. Pets who like to escape can be a major source of…
Read MoreNo Fondue For You: Why Chocolate Is Bad For Pets
If you’ve ever made your own pet treats or inspected the ingredient list on the pet food label, you’ve probably noticed the absence of chocolate. Tied with Xylitol, grapes, raisins, onions, and garlic, chocolate is at the top of the list of foods your pet should never eat. But why is chocolate bad for pets?…
Read MoreKeeping Your Pets Active During Hibernation Season
Staying active in the colder months is all about finding ways to keep little toes and noses comfortable on those wet, windy days. Although it doesn’t generally doesn’t get that cold here in Schertz, anything that makes your pet turn their nose up at heading out the door probably means they won’t be getting enough…
Read MoreDiet and Pet Dental Health
Many pet owners are interested in learning about different ways to keep their pet’s teeth clean and healthy. With most animals having some form of dental disease before the age of 3, this is a very important goal. In response to this need, there are a plethora of products on the market that claim to…
Read MorePets and People Food
Whether you are planning an adventure in DIY pet treats or considering giving into those adoring eyes just waiting for your last bite of breakfast, it’s important to know which people foods are safe for your pets to eat, and which are not. Our pets don’t always know which foods will make them sick (as…
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