Pet Health
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Owning A Dog Can Increase Your Lifespan
If you own a dog, you probably find yourself gushing to others about how great your four-legged furball is. Now, there are compelling new scientific studies that prove just how amazing they really are! Published in Circulation, a journal of the American Heart Association, the evidence shows that dog owners have a lower risk of…
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Protect Your Dog From Heat Exhaustion And The Warning Signs You Need To Know
Every summer, our local parks department posts warning signs at the trailhead of my favorite hike warning of the dangers of overheating. Not for people. For their dogs. The trail is five miles round trip, winding up a rocky mountain with little shade and no access to water. If you get into trouble out on…
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Why Consumers Trust Life’s Abundance Dog Food
NOTE: Life’s Abundance is not the subject of any FDA investigations or cases of DCM. The FDA’s June 27 update linking 16 dog food brands to reports of the canine heart disease dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) has pet parents understandably concerned. Our hearts go out to affected families, and we’re happy to address your questions about our brand. Above…
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FDA Named 16 Dog Food Brands Involved In Official Reports Of Heart Disease
In July of last year, the FDA’s investigation of consumer reports concerning an increase in the number of incidents of a heart disease called canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). The dogs did not have a predisposition to DCM but they did frequently eat dog foods containing peas, lentils and other legume seeds or potatoes as main…
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The Changing Needs Of Senior Cats
Cats are wonderful, mysterious creatures. And that’s just two of the many reasons we love having them as a part of our family! On the other hand, cats are notorious for masking symptoms of disease, which can make determining their health needs increasingly challenging as they age. The signs are there, however, if we know what…
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The FDA Found An Alarming 70 Times The Intended Amount Of Vitamin D In The Dog Foods Recalled. What Are The Signs Of Elevated Vitamin D Levels And What Steps Does Life’s Abundance Take To Keep Dogs Safer?
If you’ve been watching the news or our recalls page, you’ve been seeing all the dog foods recalled for excess Vitamin D. This is scary and if you have fed any of those, we have tips on what to look for if you’re dog is experiencing symptoms of excess Vitamin D. We’ve also been receiving…
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FDA Alerts Pet Owners and Veterinarians About Potential For Neurologic Adverse Events Associated With Certain Flea And Tick Products
From FDA.gov – September 20, 2018 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting pet owners and veterinarians to be aware of the potential for neurologic adverse events in dogs and cats when treated with drugs that are in the isoxazoline class. Since these products have obtained their respective FDA approvals, data received by the…