Only about 10% of pet allergies are food related. Sometimes what is considered a food allergy is actually food intolerance. A food allergy occurs when the immune system believes an ingredient is harmful and sends antibodies to fight the invader. Food intolerance is when the digestive system cannot digest a certain ingredient or ingredients. Some […]
Some dogs, their humans and groomers accept nail polishing as part of the grooming treatment. But how safe are the nail polishes that are used on our furry friends? Dr. Karen Becker on her blog “Healthy Pets” tells us that the California Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) recently sent 25 […]
In general animals do have good memories. You probably remember that old saying about having a memory like an elephant. A pet’s associative memory is long term. It’s when the pet has a positive or negative memory associated with something they hear, smell or see. Real or short term memory lasts about 5 minutes for […]
