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Often our pets are fed the same foods (kibble or canned) every day. There is no variation. This is thought to play a role in encouraging digestive issues. We know this digestive issue as “sensitive stomachs”. This usually triggers a trip to the veterinarian. The best way to provide a better bowl for your pet […]
Kibble has been the way we feed our pets traditionally ever since commercial pet food was created. Today the choices are many and go well beyond kibble. There are raw diets, wet foods, and almost raw to choose from. Below are the benefits of each food “type”. Dry Kibble Kibble is made by using extrusion […]
Raw diets for pets consist of ground animals including bones, organ meat, and muscle meat. Some raw diet formulas may include fruit/vegetables and other whole foods. There are many types of raw diets available from full feed that include fruits and veggies, and even oils, to those that include meat, bone, and organ meat and […]
Reading the ingredients on a bag of pet food can be overwhelming. There are so many pet foods on the market. They all make their own claims and offer different features and benefits. It’s helpful to have an understanding of some of the basic information available on a pet food label to help you make […]
What is Rotational Feeding? Rotational feeding is when you feed your pets a variety of food rather than the same thing every day. Try offering a variety of animal-based proteins at mealtimes. If you feed kibble then adding a bit of raw food, wet food, tripe, chicken necks, toppers, almost raw. Let your imagination be […]
Our domestic pets like cats and dogs have evolved from their ancestors in the wild, the grey wolf and the African wild cat. Through man’s selective breeding there is now variety in cats and dogs that we see today. This influence by man has taken placed over the last 20-40 thousand years. The Labrador and […]
How Do You Know if Your Pet is Underweight? One way to tell if your pet is underweight is if the pelvic bones, spinal column, and ribs are visible and if there is not much fat under the skin. Reasons That Your Pet May be Underweight Some dog breeds like the Italian Whippet, Afghan […]
Palliative care is the final stage of life. As Pet Guardians we are aware that there are three stages of life for our pets. Puppy/kitten Adult Senior Sadly, when it comes to end of life for our pets this means that our pet has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. For many, this can be when our […]
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) estimated that 1 in 4 dogs and more than 50% of dogs over 10 are likely to develop cancer. We understand that our pets do not live as long as we do. However, we want them to be with us as long as possible with an excellent quality of […]
What is Hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is when there is an increase in the production of thyroid hormones. This increase in thyroid hormones can cause hyperthyroidism. How Does This Happen? Most of the time the cause is a benign tumor called adenoma. Sometimes, a cancerous tumor called adenosarcoma may be the cause of hyperthyroidism. Both will […]
