Pet Health
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Can Coat Color Predict A Cat’s Personality?
The original blog post – Is Coat Color A Clue Into Cat Personality can be seen on the Life’s Abundance blog here. Whether you’re bringing a cat into your home for the first time, or you’re a seasoned cat parent, there are some things you will want to understand about our feline friends. Let’s explore…
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Common Houseplants That Are Safe For Pets
This is a reprint. The original blog post can be seen on the Life’s Abundance blog here. We love houseplants but some pets do too. Having plants in your home is a great way to add beauty, keep your air clean and boost your overall mood. However, you have to be careful when choosing houseplants…
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4 Pet Safety Tips For 4th of July
Unfortunately, July 5th is one of the busiest days in both veterinary hospitals and animal shelters. Panicked pups bolt over fences leading to injuries and lost pets, unattended food gets scarfed down causing gastric problems, overheated canines experience heat exhaustion, and the list goes on. I remember when we had our pet sitting business and…
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Why Is Taurine So Important In Dog Food?
Every ingredient in dog food should provide a benefit. We choose to feed Life’s Abundance dog food because they also believe in a whole-health, or holistic, approach to product formulation. Life’s Abundance dog foods include all the nutrients that we know their bodies need — including some cutting edge ingredient choices we’ve made over the…
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Can Your Dog Sense Your Emotions?
When you’re looking into your dogs beautiful eyes, have you ever wondered if they can sense emotions? Yes they can! Dogs are social animals, and they want to understand us as best as possible. That’s why they read our emotions through subtle postures and facial cues. Since humans have no tails to wag, our furry…
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4 Tips To Help Your Dog Or Cat Lose Weight
Did you know that more than half of the dogs and cats in the U.S. are overweight? All that extra heft puts our beloved pets at-risk for many serious health conditions. The good news is that solving your companion animal’s weight problem might be easier than you’d expect! Check out these helpful pet weight loss…
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5 Common Mistakes Dog Parents Make
Deciding to bring a new dog into your family is exciting — it’s also a long-term life decision. It’s important to be prepared before you embark on the journey of bringing a new four-footer into the home! There are some common problems that folks run into, but once you’re aware of them, you can steer…
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Do Only Old Dogs And Cats Get Dental Disease?
Let’s play ‘True or False’ with our staff veterinarian, Dr. Jessica Vogelsang! When I say “puppy breath,” what do you think of? It’s most likely a pleasant thought, right? People like puppy breath (well, at least dog lovers do!) Now what about when I say “dog breath?” Not such a great thought! No one wants to…
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Tips For Overcoming Aggressive Dog Behavior
Just like humans, dogs can get scared — and when they do, they may defend themselves by acting out aggressively. If your dog is behaving this way, it’s your job to do what you can to help them get over that fear! Here are some tips for overcoming aggressive dog behavior at home: Learn About…
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7 Signs Of Arthritis In Dogs And Cats
As your furry friend gets older, are they showing signs of slowing down? Arthritis in dogs and cats can potentially be treated, giving your pet an active life for years to come. Here are seven common signs that may indicate your pet has arthritis or other joint problems: 1. Limping Did your cat land wrong…