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How to Choose Cat Food and Canned Food

How to Choose Cat Food and Canned Food

Cat food, cans, and treats on the market are dazzling, and reviews vary widely. Even well-regarded brands may contain some unhealthy ingredients.

Pet Health 📅 January 9, 2021
Cat Anatomy and Nutritional Requirements

Cat Anatomy and Nutritional Requirements

A cat's body has nine notable parts (limbs, eyes, teeth, paw pads, nose, tongue, claws, whiskers, ears), and its diet needs core nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrates, water, crude fiber, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, and taurine. As obligate carnivores, cats need animal-source nutrition.

Pet Health 📅 January 7, 2021
Why Your Dog’s Eye Discharge Suddenly Increases

Why Your Dog’s Eye Discharge Suddenly Increases

A sudden rise in eye discharge can come from heat or table scraps, an eye infection, or a serious illness such as distemper or parvovirus. Wiping gently and reviewing the diet help mild cases, while lethargy with vomiting means a vet visit.

Pet Health 📅 January 5, 2021
How to Help Your Cat Lose Weight

How to Help Your Cat Lose Weight

Obesity crosses species — and it harms a cat's heart, lungs, joints, and lifespan. The plan is simple: 'eat less, move more,' guided by a calorie formula and a safe, slow pace of about 1% of body weight lost per week.

Pet Health 📅 December 30, 2020
What Foods Can You Feed a Cat?

What Foods Can You Feed a Cat?

Pick a diet that fits your time and budget — a well-balanced kibble or complete wet food works fine for most owners. The key is choosing complete, balanced nutrition and avoiding a few dangerous traps.

Pet Health 📅 December 30, 2020
Late-Stage Distemper Seizures: How Long Can a Dog Survive?

Late-Stage Distemper Seizures: How Long Can a Dog Survive?

When distemper reaches the late stage with seizures, mortality is very high — most dogs die within about a week. The virus spreads by contact and air, hits puppies hardest, and does not infect people. Vaccination is the only reliable protection.

Pet Health 📅 November 3, 2020
Dog Food That Works Best for Tear Stains

Dog Food That Works Best for Tear Stains

Tear stains are dried tears that spill onto the fur when the ducts cannot drain them, usually from irritation, high-salt food, or poor diet. A light, low-sodium natural food plus simple eye care is the most reliable way to reduce them.

Pet Health 📅 October 28, 2020