This month's featured food is a tasty and healthy option for your feline friends. Fussie Cat premium cat food is made with the freshest tuna and chicken with vitamins, minerals, and Omega-3 for your cat's active, healthy lifestyle. Plus, these foods are preservative-free! Each of the 16 varieties are made in FDA-approved facilities to ensure the finest quality nutrition.
Supporting your pet’s digestive system is the most important thing you can do for them. Over 80 percent of your animal's immune system lies within their digestive system. Why the gut? Because the gut is the battlefield. For instance, a harmful virus is pushed to the gut once it is marked as an invader by the body. From there the beneficial bacteria and enzymes that lie within the stomach go to work to fight the harmful invading cells. If the digestive system is healthy and running well, it should be able to handle the viral attacker and prevent the onset of illness. If the beneficial bacteria in the digestive system has been compromised by overmedication, an insufficient diet, or stress, it will not be able to perform very sufficiently when an attacker introduces itself. The battlefield is still there but the soldiers -- having been murdered by their toxic environment -- are not available to protect against invaders. To read more about how your pet's immune system is affected by digestion check out Erica’s blog post.
Fall is here! Along with the new season, we're seeing different kinds of squash lining our grocery store shelves and decorating the tables of our local farmers' markets. Most pet owners are aware that pumpkin aids digestive issues, but there's so much more to this squash!
Dr. Christina Cole of Advanced Animal Chiropractic is back on our blog today to discuss a serious ailment facing many local pets, Intervertebral Disc Disease:
Over the last few months, a multitude of clients have come my way with a diagnosis of Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in various stages of progression. I’m sure part of it has to do with my profession, as an animal chiropractor people naturally think of me when it comes to back problems. Unfortunately, the majority of patients have come my way a bit too late. As you may or may not know, chiropractic adjustments do not treat anything in particular besides structural shifts in the spine. These shifts can cause many problems, IVDD being one of them.
It has been a blessing to work at The Pet Beastro. The knowledge I’ve gained here has helped me give my rescue dog, Corvin, a healthier, calmer, and more stable home. Through my experiences, I’ve also become passionate about natural and alternative wellness options and helping other pet owners learn about them.
