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Helping the Liver with Milk Thistle
Recently we talked about seizure disorders; as mentioned, one cause of seizures in dogs is liver disease. This is usually seen in young dogs with a congenital malformation of the blood vessels inthe...
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Stress and the Immune System
We’re all familiar with the fight-or-flight reflex, in which acute stress causes the release of the hormone adrenaline, which triggers that response. However, our pets are more likely to experience...
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Essiac (B.S.S.T.)
Essiac is a unique 4-herb formula with a long history of use for its amazing healing properties. It contains Burdock (Arctium lappa), Sheep Sorrel (Rumex cetosella), Turkey Rhubarb (Rheum palmatum)...
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The Truth About Heartworms
Veterinarians and pharmaceutical companies have teamed up in a marketing campaign to frighten pet guardians into giving year-round heartworm preventatives to both dogs and cats. They say they’re doing...
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Fur Loss – What’s the Problem?
Is your pet “going bald?” There are many reasons why a pet might lose fur, but in most cases, it’s because the of overgrooming: chewing the hair and breaking it off, or pulling it out completely. Those...
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The Scoop on Litter
Recently I was helping a friend who was recovering from surgery. She asked for a particular type of kitty litter, so off to the pet superstore I went. When I got to the litter section, I was...
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Keeping the Holidays Safe for Your Pets
The holidays can be a stressful and even dangerous time for our pets. The routines are upset, visitors abound, and tempting smells are coming from the kitchen! Keeping pets safe is sometimes tricky at...
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Solving Cat Scratching Problems
There has been a lot of media attention lately on cat declawing, as the total number of cities banning the practice as animal cruelty rose to 8 by the end of last year. Declaw surgery is no manicure;...
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Friends for Food Winner Announced
We want to thank everyone who participated in our Friends for Food promotion. Thanks to your involvement, we are going to donate over a ton of food to the Boulder Humane Society. 2,406 pounds to be...
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Help Your Pet RELAX this 4th of July!
The 4th of July is almost here! While we’re sure our pets are just as patriotic as we are, they may not share our excitement for the local fireworks displays. Pets can find fireworks terrifying....
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Grieving the Loss of a Companion
By Dave Goff A couple of months ago my household lost one of our cherished members. Sable was the sweetest cat I have ever known. She truly wanted nothing more than love, some good food, a good...
View ArticleTaking Care of the Liver
The liver is one of the most important organs in the body. It is a crucial part of the digestive system, as well as playing a role in the immune system. Most blood from the intestinal tract is routed...
View ArticleWhy Switch Foods? (Part 1 & II)
The spice of life is variety, or so they say. If that’s true for people, what about our dogs and cats? Pet food company advertising would have you believe that feeding one food (theirs!) for your pet’s...
View ArticleNew Halo Spot’s Stew Dry Formula for Dogs & Cats!
Only Natural Pet Store is happy to introduce Halo Spot’s Stew Dry Formulas! Finally, a dry food for dogs and cats good enough to be called “Spot’s Stew”. Created for all life stages, Halo blends a...
View ArticleVegetarian Pets?
People have many reasons for choosing a vegetarian (no meat) or vegan (no animal products) lifestyle: to lower cholesterol, lose weight, conserve water, save rainforests, stop animal cruelty, and many...
View ArticleDental Care for Pets
Keeping your dog or cat’s teeth and gums healthy will go a long way to preventing not only bad breath, periodontal disease, and an uncomfortable or even painful mouth, but also more serious chronic...
View ArticleSenior Pet Month
Supporting Senior Pets As with senior people, senior pets have well documented physical changes that we can anticipate and prepare for. Although we live with our pets, their accelerated life span often...
View ArticleSpecial Advice for Senior Cats
Since November is Senior Pet Month, it’s appropriate to talk about the special needs of senior cats. As mentioned in the previous post, there are lots of senior diets available, but most of them rely...
View ArticlePlease Don’t Give Pets as Gifts!
‘Tis the season for giving, and that means shopping for special, unique gifts for our loved ones. Who doesn’t have visions of a spouse, friend, or niece or grandchild opening a beautifully wrapped box...
View ArticleFood + Chemicals + Dust = Hyperthyroid Kitties?
A serious disease affecting cats’ thyroid glands has risen to epidemic proportions since the first cases were diagnosed in 1979. It is a worldwide phenomenon, though worse in the U.S. than other...
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