PetPix Today!

Depending upon circumstances, this is a reality for many. For many others it may mean a change in habits and choices that can in fact mean keeping their pets. Pet chef Micki Voisard of DogChefs.com believes that there are many ways to stretch the pet food budget. Her best suggestions are to either;

If your dog has a hacking dry cough that seems to go on and on, there is a possibility it is Kennel Cough…

The term “kennel cough” came about because this disease spread rapidly in confined areas such as boarding kennels. However, this disease is not restricted only to kennels. Dogs can pick up the disease anywhere that dogs congregate such as parks, pet stores, groomers, and street corners as well as from dog-to-dog contact.

When you are shopping for pet food, a good guideline to follow when reading the ingredients label. The first four ingredients speak to the quantity, so one should steer clear of any pet food that lists corn, wheat, common grains or meal as the first four ingredients. While these can be fillers, in larger quantity they can cause digestion and allergy problems for your pet. Vegetables and protein are far better according to noted vets and pet nutrition experts.

Your challenge as the dog owner is to figure out how to best accommodate your dog’s reduced sensory capabilities. Do you need to change your environment to make sure your dog is safe? For the sight impaired dog, a baby gate over a stairway would prevent an accident. For the hearing impaired dog, many simple commands such as “sit,” “stay,” and “stop” have sign language equivalents which will be helpful for them to learn.

Latest Dog Food Recall in California

Drat, blast and darnation! Once again there is concern about possible salmonella contamination in a type of Pedigree pet food.  State public health officials are pulling certain bags of Pedigree Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites out of the market.