Pets

Swine Flu Is Now Infecting Dogs

June 21, 2018 by Kristina Martin

H1N1, a flu virus originating from birds and commonly identified as swine flu, has been discovered in dogs from the Guangxi region of China. These animals were brought to the vet after showing symptoms consistent with canine influenza, and researchers … [read]

Diatomaceous Earth – Mother Nature’s Secret Weapon: What Is It, How to Use It, Where to Find It

October 18, 2016 by Claude Borel
Last updated on: April 23, 2018

Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a powerful, inexpensive solution to most of your health issues. It’s probably the simplest and most straightforward health product out there on the market. It can be used as a beauty product, an internal cleanser, or… [read]

Smaller Dog Stools Mean Easier Pick-up and Better Nutrition

January 22, 2016 by Rose Seemann
Last updated on: January 22, 2016

Tired of picking up massive dog poo pies? A change in diet will minimize Fido’s stools, making clean-up easier for you and nutrients more accessible to him. Highly digestible foods are absorbed better by a canine microbiome, and they produce… [read]

Reduce Your Dog’s Carbon Poo Print One Flush at a Time

December 3, 2015 by Rose Seemann
Last updated on: December 3, 2015

Chances are good that you’ve had the same thought as thousands of eco-savvy dog stewards: “Every day I pick up poop in a plastic bag and throw it in the garbage. How dumb is that?” Does it make better sense… [read]

Danger – Poisonous House Plants to Be Aware Of

November 24, 2015 by Natalie Miller
Last updated on: November 24, 2015

Houseplants vary in shape, size, colour, and looks and can be added to your home to enhance any interior theme. They also purify the air, providing a great health benefit. But there is one thing every homeowner should be cautious… [read]

Dog and Cat Populations Are Approaching Human Numbers – Where Are the Pooch and Kitty Loos?

October 30, 2015 by Rose Seemann
Last updated on: October 31, 2015

One hundred seventy-nine million dogs and cats live in the U.S. That’s more than the number of people who called this place home in 1959. Back in the days of doo-wop, pets roamed free and did their business wherever. Outdoor… [read]

All About Fleas – Natural Remedies – Inside and Out

March 29, 2015 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: October 17, 2016

Spring is here and here come the fleas. When your cat or your dog starts scratching and little red bumps appear on your ankles and itch like crazy, a flea infestation is already underway. Although there are more than 2,500… [read]