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Holistic pet care products may be very good for your pet, or they might not be. It depends on the company. One thing to remember is that a lot of words that are used to market products are just the words that the audience is attracted to when searching for products. Therefore, if being holistic is important to you, that’s the type of product you’ll search for, find, and buy for your pet. What Are "Holistic" Pet Care Products?Let’s start by talking about what holistic pet care products mean to the consumer. First we need to backtrack and talk about...

Did you know that the obesity epidemic in the United States has also affected our pets? An eye-opening study from the Association for Pet Obesity shows that approximately 60% of cats and 56% of dogs in the U.S. are overweight or obese.   Many people mistakenly believe that our pets being overweight isn't a health concern, or may even think that having a pudgy pooch or humongous kitty is cute. However, animals actually experience many of the same side effects as humans when they aren't at a healthy weight. Being overweight can cause our pets to become more lethargic, more prone...

Owning your first dog as an adult is an exciting experience. There is so much to learn. Even if you had a dog as a child, you are never quite ready for all the emotional and financial ups and downs of pet ownership. From house training, daily walks, and vet visits, there is almost as much to worry about with a pet as with a child. It isn't always easy. Fortunately, there are a lot of inexpensive and easy tips to help first-time dog owners enrich the lives of themselves and their pets. They say there is an app for...

Did you know that a life crisis can actually cause a life-threatening situation for your pet? When chaos strikes, whether from outside sources beyond your control or from a heated family confrontation, your dog or cat may become a silent victim. Pets read and reflect human energy levels every moment of every day. The result can produce a full-blown health crisis if you are not careful. Consider the dog who chews her feet nervously. Is the problem rooted in the dog's mind, or is she merely reflecting some negative energy in her home? Dogs and cats often develop nervous habits...

Unless you were born blind you already know how valuable your eyes and vision are in coping with life. Helping us to process the information on the world around us, our eyes constantly work to help us enjoy life and avoid danger. Dogs also use their eyes in similar ways but with a few minor important differences. We see far and near fine detail in a wide range of colors and shades. Dogs, however, even if they have good vision, have a poorer color range and they are much better at detecting movement rather than detail. This gives them an...