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Raising The Steaks (and kibble) Can Reduce Vomiting

Several times a month I share this tip with people, so it seems like one I should write down and distribute more widely, like on my blog.

If you know a cat or dog who frequently vomits clumps of freshly eaten, undigested food it could be that raising their food dishes off the floor will . . . → Read More: Raising The Steaks (and kibble) Can Reduce Vomiting

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Shock and Gnaw: Common Plants That Are Toxic To Cats and Dogs

Many common houseplants are toxic to dogs and cats. And calling something “toxic” might mean any number of things because figuring out plant toxicity is more complex than first meets the eye. For example:

Babys breath and company

Some plants are just irritants, some are dangerous, some are extremely dangerous, and eating a few . . . → Read More: Shock and Gnaw: Common Plants That Are Toxic To Cats and Dogs

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Recall of Wellness canned cat food

Wellness has decided to recall some of its canned cat foods. Some formulas (flavors) of Wellness canned cat foods might contain “less than adequate levels” of thiamine (aka Vitamin B1).

I wouldn’t worry too much if your cat has been eating these foods because the changes of developing a B1 deficiency is remote, even if . . . → Read More: Recall of Wellness canned cat food

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The Lion, The Itch, And The Vacuum (Flea Control)

Ok, maybe not a “lion”, but a domestic cat or dog…

Flea larva & egg

A couple years ago, scientists proved what proponents of non-toxic living have been saying for a long time:

Vacuuming alone kills fleas! No need for chemical sprays, powders, or topical ointments.

In 2007, a University of California study proved . . . → Read More: The Lion, The Itch, And The Vacuum (Flea Control)

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Small Animal Massage Workshop

I attended another really cool, hands-on workshop at my vet (Hawks Prairie Veterinary Hospital) taught by Marnie Black on Tellington Touch (TTouch) and massage. Marnie is licensed in Small Animal Massage and specializes in working with animals who have special needs.

Marnie

Other participants brought their animals, but since I went to the workshop . . . → Read More: Small Animal Massage Workshop

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