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Independent Pet Food Retailers of New Mexico Perspective on FDA Report on Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DC
Independent Pet Food Retailers of New MexicoPerspective on FDA Report on Dilated Cardiomyopathy
(DCM)
Greetings
fellow animal lovers! We share your concern about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
as recently featured in the media. Our local group of Independent Natural Pet Food Retailers (INPFR) in New Mexico ventured
into the...
Homeopathy
The practice of homeopathy is based on an observation called the law of similars. What this means, in simple terms, is that what a substance can cause, it can cure.
This system holds that every person or animal has a “vital” force which works to keep him or her healthy by maintaining...
NOW! Dog & Cat Food Uses Coconut Oil in All Formulas
Benefits of Coconut Oil – A Super Healthy Oil for Any Animal
The type of fat in coconut is called a medium chain triglyceride (MCT). These MCT’s are digested and absorbed quickly without the normally required digestive enzymes produced by the pancreas.
Therefore, there is less strain on the pancreas and...
The Benefits of Coconut
Coconut has many wonderful health benefits including burning fat and lowering cholesterol levels, weight loss, increased immunity, proper digestion and metabolism, relief from kidney problems, heart diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, dental care, hair & skin care and bone strength. Lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid are all present in...
Homeopathic General Instructions Plus Specific Recommendations for Spay/Neuter and Vaccinosis
HOMEOPATHIC GENERAL REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS
Pellets: Give instructed amounts of pellets directly on tongue at least 15-20 minutes away from food. Number of pellets is approximate; don’t be concerned if you give a little more or less. Also store pellets out of sunlight, heat, microwaves or computers.
HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS
SPAY/NEUTER...
Probiotics & Prebiotics for your pets!
We have all probably heard of probiotics and many of us supplement our own diets with these beneficial bacteria. But how many of us understand the relationship between prebiotics and probiotics? Furthermore, have we realized that these two elements are just as important in our pets’ diets as our own? We came...
Long-Term Health Risks and Benefits Associated with Spay / Neuter in Dogs
The practice of spay and neutering dogs has become almost second nature in our current culture. The advantages of doing so in terms of controlling population and preventing the problems associated with unwanted and homeless animals is obvious. Another facet of the practice are the purported health benefits for the...
Tips for Dealing with Fear and Stress in Your Pets!
There are many situations that can cause a normally calm, well socialized animal to become anxious and fearful. Anything abrupt and out of the ordinary may elicit barking, cowering, or worse snarling and biting. The 4th of July with its loud pops and bangs or even Halloween with children squealing...
Is On-going Education of Vets Unbiased?
The link attached below is an article published on the TruthAboutPetFood.com site by Susan Thixton. TruthAboutPetFood.com is an advocacy group looking to protect and advocate for the health of our pets. The American Veterinarian Medical Association(AVMA) is charged with licensing and the on-going education of practicing veterinarians. In this very...
Understanding the Need for Probiotics and Prebiotics!
We are all becoming increasingly aware that our modern lifestyle, diet and environmental pollution can have a devastating effect on our health and the health of our pets. We are also told that over 80% of our immune system support comes from our digestive system. So it is important to understand that...
Grass Eating Dogs & Cats! Good or Bad?
Hi! Laura Moore here. Over the years I have experienced this issue and had many questions regarding dogs(and cats) eating grass. The information thru my studies has been that it is not that they have an upset stomach and are trying to make themselves throw up. It has also not been...
Hypothyroidism In Dogs – A Growing Problem!
At The Critters & Me we try to stay informed about the latest trends and issues in canine health. Lately we have become aware that more and more canine health issues are being linked to the thyroid. In humans, women especially, in recent years, have been dealing more and more with hyper...