In this thrilling episode of Pet Talk, Dr. Sarah peers into her crystal ball and treats pet parents to some special tricks to help fur-kids have a happy and healthy Halloween. Our staff veterinarian offers some timely tips on keeping your pets’ paws off potentially hazardous candies. Further, Dr. Sarah conjures up the perfect spell to keep your furry friends from unexpectedly venturing out among the other creatures of the night! And, since tasty treats are central to All Hallow’s Eve, Dr. Sarah reveals some healthier options made especially with your four-footers’ nutritional needs and well-being in mind. In the brief video, you’ll learn all sorts of helpful tricks for taking the fear out of your Halloween celebration!
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Most people believe cats purr when they are content or happy. While cats do purr when they are content, researchers attempting to uncover the answer to this 3,000-year-old mystery are finding the answer more complicated than previously thought. All domestic cats purr, as well as many wild cats, like pumas, ocelots, lions and cheetahs. Purring can occur in a variety of situations. When cats purr in the presence of other unknown cats or kittens, the behavior may serve to convey submissiveness or a friendly greeting. While it is true that cats purr contentedly while on their pet parent’s lap, they also purr when they give birth, when they are frightened, severely injured and even while dying. Because kitties clearly cannot be content in all these situations, contentment or friendliness cannot be the only reason they purr. So why else would they purr? Perhaps it is helpful to look at purring in the context of natural selection. Natural selection tells us that a particular behavior or trait will persist from generation to generation only if it is beneficial to an animal’s survival. For purring to exist in both domestic and wild cats, there must be something vital about the behavior. Purring is created by the vibration of the cat’s larynx and diaphragm, and therefore requires an expense of energy. If a kitty is sick, they would not use precious energy to purr unless there was a very good benefit. Researchers have found certain types of purrs are meant to communicate with their people. In 2009, researchers discovered a high-pitched cry, similar to that of a human infant, embedded in the purrs of cats soliciting food. They were using the purr to signal their human caretakers that they needed something. Those sneaky kitties! I’m sure you have heard the expression that “cats have nine lives”. Similarly, veterinarians have an old saying that if you put a cat who has broken bones in a room with other cats, the breaks will heal. In fact, cats are amazing self-healers: they have fewer post-operative complications than dogs, have a lower incidence of bone and joint disease than dogs, and 90% of cats survive high-rise falls – I’m talking falls from 5 story buildings! (Robinson, et. al 1976) What could possibly account for these facts? One theory is that the purr has healing properties. Researchers have found that vibrations in the frequency range between 25 and 50 hertz promote bone strength, stimulate healing of fractures, provide pain relief, and help heal tendons and muscles. In 2001, National Geographic reported a study where chickens grew stronger bones after been placed on a vibrating plate for 20 minutes daily. Bioacoustic researchers have recently studied purring in 47 cats, both wild and domestic. They studied the frequency, pitch, loudness and duration of purring in relation to the cat’s behavior, and guess what they found? The domestic house cat purrs in the range of 25 and 50 Hz: the exact range associated with healing properties such as increased bone density.
Maybe this has something to do with a cat’s uncanny ability to “heal by association”. Perhaps purring is part of the reason why, when we fall ill, having a cat sit on our laps can actually make us feel better. Whether it is simply the comfort of having a friend nearby, or whether it’s the vibrational frequencies of your kitty’s rumble, the joy of a cat purring on your lap is priceless. Whatever the reason, I encourage you to take care of your cat. Keep him happy and purring and you’ll likely both lead healthier and happier lives. BLOATED STOMACH in DOGS
In order to save your dog’s life you must move very quickly. It is crucial that you immediately take your pet to your vet or emergency hospital if you suspect bloat. On arrival depending on how your pet looks they might shoot an X-ray to make sure that it is bloat they are dealing with. Bloat will easily show up on an X-ray. ◥ Bloated Stomach in Dogs When a dog’s stomach fills with gas, it bloats. The expansion of the stomach puts pressure on the diaphragm, which in turn makes it hard for the dog to breathe. The stomach will also twist, causing terrible shock and rapid death. Therefore →→ BLOATING SHOULD ALWAYS BE TREATED AS A DIRE EMERGENCY. ◥ What To Watch For Bloating can happen to any breed of dog at any age. However, large breeds with deep chests, like Great Danes or the large Setters, are more likely to suffer from this type of emergency. In certain instances, bloating is noted when the dog exercises immediately after eating. The most obvious symptom is, of course, an enlarged abdomen. You may also observe labored breathing, excessive drooling, vomiting, a weak pulse, and paleness in the nose and mouth. Click here to find breeds with greatest risk! ◥ Primary Cause Although there are environmental and genetic factors that remain unknown, the chances of bloating are increased by overeating and excessive drinking. Allowing a dog to exercise or especially roll shortly after a meal can also cause problems. ◥ Immediate Care TAKE DOG TO VET RIGHT AWAY. There, he/she will be stabilized and likely undergo gastric decompression. Depending on the circumstances, you may need to treat the dog for shock on your way to the emergency hospital. ◥ Prevention Providing the dog normal-sized food portions and allowing her/him time to digest after a meal can help prevent occurrences of bloating, at all ages. Some veterinarians will recommend that breeds more commonly affected with bloating undergo gastropexy, a surgical procedure in which the stomach is attached to the body wall to prevent it from shifting or twisting. I met Linda from Mountain Laurel Puppies in February of 2011. She is retired and has a very limited income. She had been feeding her Bichons, Shih Tzu's and Havanese a combination of products, including canned Science Diet, Bil-Jac kibble and whatever she had a coupon for at the store. She was spending $800-$900 per month to feed her dogs! A month later, she decided to give Life's Abundance a try. She immediately saved $600 a month! She was elated! I think ANYONE would be extremely pleased with such a HUGE savings! She was also pleased with how nutritious the food is compared to other brands. There is NO corn, wheat or soy, NOTHING artificial, only wholesome, natural ingredients. One of the real benefits she found was the chelated minerals for maximum absorption and guaranteed live probiotics for digestive health. One of her favorite parts? She found that clean-up is a breeze! Want to learn more? Would you like to make an extra $500-$1,000 a month?
We are looking for people who LOVE animals, want to make a difference in the lives of others and their companions, make extra income while having a BLAST with a team of people who want your success! Get in touch with us TODAY! Pet Lovers CLICK HERE to find out more! Breeders CLICK HERE to find out more! Email Linda at LindaJoChisam@myhealthypetbiz.com to learn more about saving money while feeding a better quality food! While there are competing theories regarding why dogs and cats consume grass, a conclusive answer has yet to be supported by scientific study. Here’s a brief overview of the current speculation • They simply like the taste and texture of the grass and eating it provides a sense of satisfaction • It’s an ancestral thing – prey of wild dogs and cats frequently have grasses in their intestinal system, and domesticated dogs and cats still yearn for grass in the diet • Our companion animals know of some nutritional value in grasses that we have yet to find out (like antioxidants or something similar) • They do it to provoke vomiting if they’ve eaten something that has upset their stomachs • They are augmenting their keen sense of smell with taste to uncover more about their environments Although we may never know the exact reason why, we do know that this is one of the most often asked questions posed to veterinarians. If you notice excessive grass-eating with either your dog or cat, you should consult your vet. With a growing number of Americans concerned about identity theft and privacy issues, many are now using paper shredders to deal with mounting paperwork. Newer models are even equipped with enough mincing power to destroy CD’s. Tragically, however, the addition of paper shredders to home offices has led to startling and grisly injuries inflicted on companion animals. In nearly all of the heartbreaking instances, curious dogs and cats stuck probing tongues into the openings, causing the slicing mechanism to activate. Tragically, it’s rare that these poor creatures survive the resulting injuries. Thankfully, you have the power to prevent this from happening to your dog or cat. Instead of leaving your shredder set on “automatic” - operating only when something is fed into it - simply switch the device to the “off” position. Or shut the door to the room where the device is located, denying your companion animal access to the room. Or, better yet, unplug the device while it’s not in use. Then, you’ll never have to worry about the position of the switch or the potential of horrible mutilations. There you have it. Problem solved. Tragedy avoided. My name is Banjo. I am a Blue Pitbull Terrier who was rescued by the BEST Mom a pup could ever want! You see, she thought she was a "cat person" until she found me! Now we are best buddies...she takes me with her everywhere! I was super picky with my food and my Mom was worried because I wouldn't eat. One day she brought home a little bag of Life's Abundance Premium Health Food for Dogs & Puppies and mixed a little into my food. OH BOY! I carefully took each morsel of deliciousness into mouth. It was so YUMMY! When I was done, that old YUCKY stuff was left sitting in the bowl! And NO...I did not go eat that stuff later. I left it until my Mom filled my bowl with more Life's Abundance! Take the CHALLENGE! Your pets will love you for it! Here are some pictures of me and my Mom! I LUV her! Love, Banjo happy customer since 2010 ps. the cat likes it too |
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