Pet Health Supplies Tips

“Thousands have lived without love, not one without water!” W. H. Auden, an Anglo- American poet said the above lines which are indeed, so apt. Aren’t they? There may be no living organism which can live without water including our pets. In fact, our pets need more water than we do. Our body is made up of almost 60% water whereas dogs and cats bodies are made of 80% water. So we all can imagine how important must water be for our furry friend’s healthy living. Now that we know how important water is for our canines and felines, it is also important to know that how to make sure they are properly hydrated. In our busy schedules, we may not be able to track our pet’s drinking habits. This may dehydrate your pet without any knowledge to you. Here are some symptoms of pets that are dehydrated: Signs of dehydration in pets Loss of energy Lacking appetite Sunken eyes Dry mouth Change in behavior, usually depression If you see the above symptoms in your cats or d...

There is a similarity between pets and children, some could be easy-going and others have a fussy edge. However when this fussiness hampers their health through denial of having food then it usually leaves the pet owners stressed and concerned. There could be many reasons for your pet being a picky eater. If your pooch or kitty has become a fussy eater very recently then there may be some underlying illness. If the conditions remain consistent after trying some change in food habits then it is recommended to get a veterinary check up. Tips to make food interesting for fussy eaters: Your pet might be missing your company while eating. Try staying by his side till he fills his tummy. Some pets prefer petting while others find solace in eating by themselves. Try petting and using comforting tone to make your pet eat if he is the former one. Uninteresting food may be one of the causes for your pet’s food denial. Try adding a small amount of canned food to make his meal en...

Keeping clean does not limit to washing or bathing pets. There are several other cleanliness measures which are necessary to take for your pet’s healthy living. For instance, grooming is one of the most important and necessary part of your pet’s life. Regular grooming of pets gives you a chance to inspect your pet’s coat for fleas, lumps and bumps. It is recommended to brush your pets on a daily basis for maintaining their optimal health. Make sure you choose a perfect time to brush your pets. For dogs it is recommended to groom them after they have had their walk or any other physical activity.  After physical wear out pooches tend to be calm and may not resist your detailed touch on their body. Cats are self groomers, but you may need to check them out for fleas and other skin issues. It may be better if you examine your kitty when she is sleepy. This was all about grooming, now let’s discuss about cleaning your pet’s ears and nails: Ears Dog’s ears are built in ...

Whenever you have food, you must be putting some crumbs or a bit of share of whatever you are eating in a bowl for your pets. You treat them as a part of our family and think that your furry pal should have everything that you have. Although it is a fine gesture, it is very important to know whether your pet can digest that food or not. It may seem that your pet is fine with everything that you put in his food bowl, but he is not. You have to be very careful before giving food to him. Let’s have a look at 10 non-edible foods which you may be giving to your pet with love! 1. Chocolates- Not a treat, but a threat! Almost everybody would be head over heels for these sweetened bars of cocoa. But, watch before you share it with your pup! Chocolates can be lethal for your furry pals. It has theobromine, which increases their heart rate, stimulation of central nervous system and constriction of arteries. Due to these reactions, your dog may show symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, hyperac...