Source: http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/777-dog-food/
Monday, July 7, 2014
777 Dog Food (Dry)
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars 777 Dog Food receives the Advisor’s mid-tier rating of 3 stars. The 777 Dog Food product line lists two grain-free recipes, each claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for adult maintenance. The following is a list of recipes available at the time of this review. 777 Senior Grain Free […]
Helping cat lose weight can be difficult
Q.: I have a beautiful tabby cat I rescued from the pound, where she was would have died that day if I did not adopt her! She was really thin and scrawny when I got her and now she loves to eat. Well, she grew rapidly and filled out.
She is now 3 years old, and my vet says she is too fat. I feed her only a small amount of food, but when I checked her weight again she has gained even more weight. I can?t feed her less, because she meows and cries and drives me crazy. She will jump on my bed and wake me up to feed her at night. She really like her cat treats and begs for them. Why is she gaining weight? How much should I feed her? – Lola
A.: Thank you for rescuing this kitty! Weight loss in cats can be difficult to accomplish. I cannot tell you how much to feed unless I know what you are feeding. Cat food can be anywhere from 250 kilocalories per cup to 900 kilocalories per cup.
I can tell you how many kilocalories per day to feed and then we can pick the right food for your cats needs and determine how many cups based on the kilocalories per cup.
First, I need to know what your cat?s ideal weight should be. Please ask your veterinarian to calculate her ideal weight for you. Once we determine her ideal weight, we can calculate how many cups of food, and how many treats your cat can eat each day.
Since your cat is loud and demanding when she wants food, we need to change her eating patterns. Many cat owners think when their cat is meowing and crying that they want food, but often they only want fresh water or attention.
Focus on putting your cat on a program. Try putting her dry food into puzzle toys. She has to bat around the toy to get the food to tumble out. Divide her food into three feedings per day.
The average 10-pound, overweight indoor cat that?s inactive only needs 195 kilocalories per day to achieve weight loss. Try feeding a diet cat food like Hills Prescription diet feline r/d food. It has only 264 kilocalories per cup and she can have � cup three times a day. Reserve 10 pieces of kibble to give her as treats, one at a time during the day. Keep in mind most grocery store foods are around 500 kilocalories per cup and your cat would only be able to eat a total of 1/3 cup of food to achieve weight loss.
Try scheduling in time for attention and exercise. Get her several action toys like a feather wand, laser light chase toy, balls for batting, or catnip mouse. Keep the toys in a special basket or box and bring them out one out at a time when you get home to play with her. By engaging her in play, you help her burn more calories and you help re-focus her to play. She will think about playing instead of eating. Cats often eat out of boredom.
Cats need to loose weight slowly; about a half a pound per month is good. Good luck with her weight loss journey.
Dr. Baker
Dr. Susan Baker
Baker Veterinary Clinic
1801 S. Congress Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Read more articles by Dr. Baker | Ask her a question
Source: http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/pawshere/2013/08/08/helping-cat-lose-weight-can-be-difficult/
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Breed Profile: Cocker Spaniel (American)
By Kristine Lacoste, Pets Adviser
The American cocker spaniel is an active hunting dog, a family companion pet, and is great with children and other pets.
Read the full article at Pets Adviser here: Breed Profile: Cocker Spaniel (American)
Source: http://www.petsadviser.com/breeds/breed-profile-cocker-spaniel/
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Why Everyone Should Experience A Baby Goat Love Pile [VIDEO]
A New Cure All! If you are suffering from lonliness, boredom, mild depression or simply need a mid-day pick me up, look no further than a baby goat love pile to give you just the energy boost you need to get through the day. Side effects of the baby goat...
Pumpkin for Dogs
There are some tasty treats for dog?s and among tasty and nutritious treats is pumpkin! However, when you are adding pumpkin to the animal?s diet, make sure it is not pumpkin pie filling as it does have added sugars and spices which the dog should not consume.
Feeding pumpkin to dog?s that are overweight is a great means to help the animal slim. Canned pumpkin for dogs can replace 1/3 of your dog?s food and is a great source of potassium, beta carotene and vitamin A. To help preserve the life of the pumpkin it can be placed in ice cube trays and frozen.
Because pumpkin is high in fiber and water, it is a great aid to help relieve constipation as well. For dog?s that are vomiting, it is also a great means to stop vomiting. Simply feed your dog one teaspoon for small dogs and for medium to large dogs, two teaspoons to a tablespoon.
Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2011/07/pumpkin-for-dogs.html
Helping cat lose weight can be difficult
Q.: I have a beautiful tabby cat I rescued from the pound, where she was would have died that day if I did not adopt her! She was really thin and scrawny when I got her and now she loves to eat. Well, she grew rapidly and filled out.
She is now 3 years old, and my vet says she is too fat. I feed her only a small amount of food, but when I checked her weight again she has gained even more weight. I can?t feed her less, because she meows and cries and drives me crazy. She will jump on my bed and wake me up to feed her at night. She really like her cat treats and begs for them. Why is she gaining weight? How much should I feed her? – Lola
A.: Thank you for rescuing this kitty! Weight loss in cats can be difficult to accomplish. I cannot tell you how much to feed unless I know what you are feeding. Cat food can be anywhere from 250 kilocalories per cup to 900 kilocalories per cup.
I can tell you how many kilocalories per day to feed and then we can pick the right food for your cats needs and determine how many cups based on the kilocalories per cup.
First, I need to know what your cat?s ideal weight should be. Please ask your veterinarian to calculate her ideal weight for you. Once we determine her ideal weight, we can calculate how many cups of food, and how many treats your cat can eat each day.
Since your cat is loud and demanding when she wants food, we need to change her eating patterns. Many cat owners think when their cat is meowing and crying that they want food, but often they only want fresh water or attention.
Focus on putting your cat on a program. Try putting her dry food into puzzle toys. She has to bat around the toy to get the food to tumble out. Divide her food into three feedings per day.
The average 10-pound, overweight indoor cat that?s inactive only needs 195 kilocalories per day to achieve weight loss. Try feeding a diet cat food like Hills Prescription diet feline r/d food. It has only 264 kilocalories per cup and she can have � cup three times a day. Reserve 10 pieces of kibble to give her as treats, one at a time during the day. Keep in mind most grocery store foods are around 500 kilocalories per cup and your cat would only be able to eat a total of 1/3 cup of food to achieve weight loss.
Try scheduling in time for attention and exercise. Get her several action toys like a feather wand, laser light chase toy, balls for batting, or catnip mouse. Keep the toys in a special basket or box and bring them out one out at a time when you get home to play with her. By engaging her in play, you help her burn more calories and you help re-focus her to play. She will think about playing instead of eating. Cats often eat out of boredom.
Cats need to loose weight slowly; about a half a pound per month is good. Good luck with her weight loss journey.
Dr. Baker
Dr. Susan Baker
Baker Veterinary Clinic
1801 S. Congress Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Read more articles by Dr. Baker | Ask her a question
Source: http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/pawshere/2013/08/08/helping-cat-lose-weight-can-be-difficult/
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Salt Lake City Sets another Convention Record!
Congrats to Salt Lake City, for breaking another convention record! Last weekend, Salt Lake hosted the 2014 Comic Con Fan Experience, and it was even bigger than convention we had last fall. Over 100,000 people attended the event, that’s so amazing! The event was packed with famous celebrities, great comics, and lots of awesome [...]
Source: http://blog.costumecraze.com/2014/04/salt-lake-city-sets-another-convention-record
Saturday, July 5, 2014
That Time is Starting!
While the weather has been unseasonably warm here in Wisconsin the last two weeks, many areas of the country are experiences cold weather and even snow already! Along with this change to Fall and Winter you might want to start thinking about getting your dog some dog sweaters. At Poochieheaven, we have a great selection of sweaters for your dog. We carry sweaters for those pups from 1lb to 100lbs! So that all dogs can stay warm.
This year, we have the classic favorites such as the cable knit and fisherman knit sweaters. These are always a favorite and great for everyday wear.
We also have some new sweaters this year such as the Holiday Penguin and the Piggy Hoodie, both of these are excellent sweaters and will also be a special treat for those special parties.
This year, we have the classic favorites such as the cable knit and fisherman knit sweaters. These are always a favorite and great for everyday wear.
We also have some new sweaters this year such as the Holiday Penguin and the Piggy Hoodie, both of these are excellent sweaters and will also be a special treat for those special parties.
Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2011/10/that-time-is-starting.html
All New Frozen Costumes are Here!
Stay cool this summer with our new selection of Frozen costumes! Dress up as Elsa, Anna, and Olaf, and many sizes are available. Great for summer fun and Halloween! You’re favorite characters are right here at Costume Craze! NOW IN STOCK!! View All Frozen Costumes
Source: http://blog.costumecraze.com/2014/06/all-new-frozen-costumes
A Very Nice Dog Birthday Party Can Speak Volumes
If you?ve a dog and know that it?s almost time to celebrate his/her birthday, it could be a very nice thing to throw him/her a dog birthday party. It could be sweet to throw a spectacular party for your wonderful bundle of joy. There are many ways that you can pull this kind of thing off without having to spend an arm and a leg. Oh yes, it?s true, and many people have already been able to take care of this sort of occasion without having to empty their bank accounts. A doggie birthday party isn?t expensive to have for you little pooch.
You should make sure to obtain the much-needed supplies for the very special occasion. Also, it could be quite nice to have your dog?s hair trimmed, so he/she can look quite immaculate at his/her pup birthday party. Again, you should be well-prepared. You should make sure to bake a dog-friendly birthday cake, so your pooch and other dogs have a nice meal to eat. You should make sure that they?ve a big cake, because it can be a nice thing to do, especially if you invite a good amount of dogs over for the dog birthday party.
In order to make sure that the doggie birthday party goes well, you should make sure to send off invitations to the dogs that you want to come over for the special occasion. Also, you need to make sure that all dog owners bring them over on their leashes, just in case some dogs want to become hostile. You can never be too safe. After you make sure that all of these things are complete, you can simply sit back and enjoy watching your dog have a great time at his/her own birthday party. You?ll definitely love being able to see how happy your dog will be.
You should make sure to obtain the much-needed supplies for the very special occasion. Also, it could be quite nice to have your dog?s hair trimmed, so he/she can look quite immaculate at his/her pup birthday party. Again, you should be well-prepared. You should make sure to bake a dog-friendly birthday cake, so your pooch and other dogs have a nice meal to eat. You should make sure that they?ve a big cake, because it can be a nice thing to do, especially if you invite a good amount of dogs over for the dog birthday party.
In order to make sure that the doggie birthday party goes well, you should make sure to send off invitations to the dogs that you want to come over for the special occasion. Also, you need to make sure that all dog owners bring them over on their leashes, just in case some dogs want to become hostile. You can never be too safe. After you make sure that all of these things are complete, you can simply sit back and enjoy watching your dog have a great time at his/her own birthday party. You?ll definitely love being able to see how happy your dog will be.
Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2012/04/very-nice-dog-birthday-party-can-speak.html
Targeted cancer therapy works well for pets
Q.: What is targeted therapy? I have been hearing more and more in the news regarding targeted cancer therapy for people. Does this type of treatment exist for pets, too? My dog was recently diagnosed with a mast cell tumor and my veterinarian explained that a new type of targeted therapy was available for dogs with mast cell cancer.
A.: Targeted therapy for cancer is treatment that is aimed at a specific receptor or target on the cancer cell. This type of treatment has great potential for both animals and people. The reason that targeted therapy is so exciting is that it is specifically aimed at the cancer cell. The normal cells in the body are not harmed by targeted cancer treatment. This means that side effects are very minimal if existent at all.
Mast cell tumors are the most common skin tumors that we see in canine patients. There are new, targeted receptor inhibitors that are used in the treatment of mast cell cancer. These novel medications are targeted for a specific receptor on the surface of the cancerous mast cell. The treatment is very effective for certain types of mast cell tumors, especially tumors that are not surgically removable.
Another type of cancer that is seen commonly in canine patients is melanoma. These types of tumors grow rapidly in the oral cavity or in the nail bed. They are malignant tumors that metastasize to lymph nodes and lung. A melanoma is another type of cancer that is treated with targeted therapy. Immunotherapy is used in the treatment of melanoma. When immunotherapy is used, the immune system is targeted against the cancer. The immune system destroys the cancer cells without destroying normal cells in the body. By administering injections that stimulate the immune system to recognize a specific receptor on the cancer cell, the immune system is targeted against the cell. This type of therapy is very effective in the treatment of melanoma.
Targeted therapy is a way to effectively target cancer cells while preventing toxicity to normal cells in the body. More and more targeted therapies for different types of cancers are being developed, allowing for better treatments for both people and pets with cancer.
Dr. Correa
Stephanie Correa, DVM
Board Certified in Oncology
Animal Cancer Care Clinic
www.AnimalCancerCareClinic.com
Read more articles by Dr. Correa | Ask her a question
Source: http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/pawshere/2013/08/30/targeted-cancer-therapy-works-well-for-pets/
Friday, July 4, 2014
Total Canine Dog Food (Dry)
Rating: 2 out of 5 stars Total Canine Dog Food receives the Advisor’s second-lowest tier rating of 2 stars. The Total Canine product line includes one dry dog food, a recipe claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages. The first ingredient in this dog food is porcine meat meal. Pork meal is […]
Source: http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/total-canine-dog-food/
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It?s Definitely Nice to Have a Dog Themed Birthday Party
There are plenty of dog lovers who really love throwing a dog themed birthday party for their little pooches. Are you a dog lover and want to share the love that you share with your family members? If so, you can share the love with your pooch by throwing such a lovely dog birthday party. You can have the time of your life deciding what would be done to throw such a party for your little doggie. First of all, you need to find out exactly which pooches you want to have invited to your dog?s birthday party.
Yes, it?s definitely a good idea to have people you know bring over their dogs for the dog themed birthday party. You can send out edible invitations that your soon-to-be party guests will love to eat. If you want to continue on with the planning of such an occasion, there?s more preparing to do. You need to make sure that a cake is baked. You shouldn?t bake a cake that?s not dog-friendly. It should be friendly for humans and dogs. This might be somewhat difficult to find, but there are stores that sell such cakes. Also, there are recipes that you can obtain that allow you to bake a cake that?s edible for humans and dogs.
Also, you need to let all of your doggie?s birthday guests know exactly where they need to be at for the party. You can spend a little extra cash to get a hold of some gifts for the birthday guests. It?d be very nice to have all of the doggie guests leave with a nice takeaway bag full of dog birthday treats and toys. You can throw a very nice dog themed birthday party for your pooch. Like I said before, there are many dog lovers who?re doing this, and it?s actually become a very nice trend.
Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2012/04/its-definitely-nice-to-have-dog-themed.html
777 Dog Food (Dry)
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars 777 Dog Food receives the Advisor’s mid-tier rating of 3 stars. The 777 Dog Food product line lists two grain-free recipes, each claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for adult maintenance. The following is a list of recipes available at the time of this review. 777 Senior Grain Free […]
Source: http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/777-dog-food/
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