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19Jan

Should I Give My Cat Dietary Supplements?

A balanced and nutritious diet is all part of giving your cat a happy and healthy lifestyle. If you are feeding your cat high quality food, and they are young and healthy, supplements probably aren’t needed in their diet, but for older cats, or ones with health challenges, supplements may contribute to better health and improved well-being. In this blog post, I will explain what a food supplement is, their benefits, and whether they are suitable for your feline friend. Carol Doyle,...

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18Jan

What is Natural Dog Food & Is It Suitable For My Dog?

When it comes to choosing food, every dog owner wants the best for their four legged friend. It can often be overwhelming trying to find the right dog food, especially if your dog has varying nutritional needs. Researching different ingredients and reading lots of labels can become a formidable task, so how do you find the right option? Natural dog food has seen a surge in popularity over the recent years, with added health benefits such a shinier coat, increased energy...

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18Jan

When To Take Your Senior Dog to the Vet

As your dog gets older, you will begin to notice some changes to their health starting to appear. Knowing how to identify symptoms of health issues early on can lead to a quick diagnosis and immediate treatment from your dog’s vet. Once your dog enters the senior lifestage, it is not unusual for them to develop vision, hearing loss, and maybe even dementia. It’s essential your senior dog is regularly seen by a vet to ensure these issues aren’t affecting...

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18Jan

5 Ways of Reducing Health Problems Before Your Dog is Senior

As much as we like to think of our dogs as puppies forever, all dogs eventually grow old and enter the senior lifecycle. Dogs are usually considered ‘senior’ when they are typically seven years old, but this depends on the breed too of course; smaller dogs are seen as senior when they are around 11 years old, whereas bigger breeds are senior when they’re around 7-8 years old. Just like humans, as dogs grow older, they can experience many different health...

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17Jan

Should My Senior Dog Be on Dietary Supplements?

Dogs entering the senior lifestage will require a different balance of vitamins and minerals than their younger counterparts to help prevent certain health issues. Feeding your dog senior-specific dog food will help ensure they are getting the correct balance of nutrients, such as essential fatty acids and antioxidants to support your dog’s ageing joints and immune system. However, if your older dog suffers from any kind of health conditions, no matter how small or chronic they may be, a supplement could...

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17Jan

Muscle & Joint Care for Senior Dogs

As our dogs age, it’s not unusual to see a host of health problems and medical issues develop. One of the most common problems older dogs face are to do with their muscles and joints. You may find your older dog is walking at a slower pace or is finding it difficult to leap onto the sofa like he once could. Fortunately, there are many simple ways to help your aging, arthritic dog, from upgrading to an orthopaedic bed to switching...

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14Jan

Choosing a Bed for your Older Dog

A good, comfy bed is essential for senior dogs, as muscle and joint problems are rife when they start to age. A pain-free, restful sleep is very important, as it can improve mobility, lessen pain, and improve their quality of life. In this blog post, we look at what to consider when choosing a bed for your senior pup, what you can do to improve his quality of life at home, and our top recommendations. What to Consider When Choosing a Bed Good...

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14Jan

Helping Your Senior Dog Age Comfortably

Whether you adopted a senior dog, or your four-legged friend has grown old with you, it can be tricky to admit when he isn't as energetic or as active as he used to be. Aging is a normal part of life, and at some point, all dogs will get older and become seniors. As our dogs grow into this life stage, their care requirements will begin to change, such as their exercise routine and diet. You may find your dog...

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13Jan

What are the benefits of food supplements to dogs?

What is a food supplement? A food supplement is used in conjunction with your dog’s regular meals to improve his nutritive balance, usually with a particular function or purpose like helping with anxiety or reduced mobility. Supplements have lots of benefits, and can help with many quality of life issues your dog may be experiencing. It is recommended you give a specific amount of a supplement to your dog each day to ensure a healthy and happy lifestyle.  They’re not to be...

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13Jan

What are Intestinal Worms in Dogs & Cats?

What is an Intestinal worm? There are four common types of intestinal worms that infect dogs and cats; roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms. There are varying symptoms between each type of worm, as does the way in which pets can be infected. These species of parasite can also be transmitted to humans. Roundworms: Long, white and spaghetti-like, these nasty creatures live in the intestinal tract, but can burrow their way into other bodily tissues and organs. Hookworms Hookworms are shorter than roundworms and possess sharp,...

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