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Information and Education
Your pet isn't feeling well? has itchy smelly ears? itchy skin? allergies? to foods? How do you know? Is what your feeding your pet making them sick? How do you choose what to feed?
Check out information to help solve your problems below.
Coronavirus and Our Pets
Coronavirus - Articles from Experts
We are living through the first ever pandemic in our lifetimes that has had the effect of closing so much that we take for granted. But what about our pets? Can they get this? We have searched and found some information for you.
- Canadian Veterinary Medical Association - Updates
- OVC - UofG Studies Covid and Pets
- VCA Canada - April update
- Centre for Disease Controls - April Update
- Dr. Jerry Klein, Chief Veterinary Officer for the American Kennel Club
- Shelley Rankin, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
- CBC News
- OSPCA - Update
- New York Post - How to Care for pets during COVID-19
Your Pets' Health and What you are Feeding
Commercial Pet Food Ingredients
Commercial Pet Food Ingredients
Commercial Pet Food Ingredients
Ingredients in commercial foods are not always what they seem. Pet Food marketing includes half truths and simple misinformation.
- Truth About Pet Food - Marketing Untruths
- Ohio State Veterinary School - Myths and Misconceptions
- Poisoned Pets - How to Find out What's Really in Your Pets' Food
- Powdered Cellulose - Healthy Pawsibilities
- Powdered Cellulose - All About Dog Food
- Powdered Cellulose - Truth About Pet Food
- Powdered Cellulose - Healthy Pets
Grain Free or Not?
Commercial Pet Food Ingredients
Commercial Pet Food Ingredients
There is some debate concerning whether or not to feed grain free. Review the following for some detailed information.
- Journal of Animal Science - Pulse Ingredients are not automatically bad
- Topdogtips - Why to Avoid Grain Free
- Pet MD - Grain Free for Your Dog
- Canine Journal - Is Grain Free Dog Food Safe
- Dog's Best Life - Grain Free Diets
- Consumer Affairs - Grain Free Dog Foods
- Tufts University - It's not Just Grain Free
Prescription Diets
Commercial Pet Food Ingredients
Dilated Cardiomyopathy - DCM
What's with prescription diets? Why are some called "prescription" and some "veterinarian line"? Why do they cost so much?
- Prescription Diets - Hero's Pets
- Prescription Diets - Dog Food Guide
- Prescription Diets - Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
- Prescription Diets - The Cheerful Vet
- Prescription Diets - Local 12
- Prescription Diets - Truth About Pet Food
Dilated Cardiomyopathy - DCM
Independent Pet Food Review Sites
Dilated Cardiomyopathy - DCM
Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Canines. History, updates, facts,
- FDA Complaints received
- FDA Report - July 12, 2018
- FDA Report - February 19, 2019
- FDA Report - June 27, 2019
- FDA Report - June 27, 2019 Q & A
- Tufts Veterinary College - It's Not just Grain Free
- Tufts Veterinary College - Risk of Heart Disease DCM...
Food - So How do We Choose?
Independent Pet Food Review Sites
Independent Pet Food Review Sites
How to Choose an Appropriate Food?
- Decoding Pet Food Report - Cornucopia Institute
- Tufts Veterinary College - Questions' you Should Be Asking About Your Pets' Food
- Ohio State U Vet Med Centre - How to Choose a Diet
- TruthaboutPet Food - Human Grade vs. Feed Grade
- WSAVA Cat Owners' Guide to Nutritional Information on the Internet
- WSAVA - Dog Owners' Guide to Nutritional Info
- WSAVA - Tips for Selecting Healthy Pet Food
- Consumer Affairs - Selecting Dog Foods
Independent Pet Food Review Sites
Independent Pet Food Review Sites
Independent Pet Food Review Sites
Your final feeding decision depends on your knowledge, level of comfort, consultation with experts and your own dog. Here is some food for thought.
- Consumer Affairs - Dog Food Reviews
- Here Pup - Pet Food Reviews by breed and brand
- Dog Food Advisor - Pet Food Reviews
- Canada Pet Connection - 20 Top Canadian Foods
Cat Food Reviews
Rotational Diets - Yay or Nay?
Rotational Diets - Yay or Nay?
There are not as many cat food advisory sites but I've located a couple for you.
- Consumer Affairs - Cat Food Reviews
- Cat Food DataBase Independent Reviews - Reviews
- Best Cat Advisor - Things you Should Know When Selecting Cat Food
- Feline Living - Food Selector Guide
Rotational Diets - Yay or Nay?
Rotational Diets - Yay or Nay?
Rotational Diets - Yay or Nay?
Allergies? Feeding Homemade?
Rotational Diets - Yay or Nay?
Allergies? Feeding Homemade?
Fact and fiction from veterinarians.
- Tufts - Cummings School of Veterinary - Home made Diets - Cats
- Deciphering Fact from Fiction
- Dogs with Food Allergies - Pets Web MD
Flea and Tick Prevention
Essential Oils and Your Pets
Allergies? Feeding Homemade?
Lyme disease, flea infestation, side effects from repellents. Which is the lesser of evils? The following articles pose some independent research on various types of preventatives. We do offer some natural solutions. The decision is yours.
- NRDC - Non Toxic Ways to Protect your Pet
- NRDC - Flea and Tick Product Directory of usual deterrents and review
- Web PetMD - How to Remove a Tick
- NRDC - Poison on Pets II
- Web Pet MD - Ticks - Fleas Q & A
- Rescue Dogs 101 - Flea and Tick Medications
- Dogster.com - Is Your Flea Control Hurting Your Dog
- Dogs Naturally - Dangers of Flea and Tick
CBD Oil and Your Pets
Essential Oils and Your Pets
Essential Oils and Your Pets
There are currently no Veterinary Association approved CBD Oil products on the market. Research is being conducted as it is anticipated that there may be health and pain relief benefits for dogs as well as people. We will post information as we find it.
- Dr. Axe - CBD Oil for Pets
- Canadian Veterinary Medical Association - Cautions
Essential Oils and Your Pets
Essential Oils and Your Pets
Essential Oils and Your Pets
There are so many products on the market touting so many varied claims. Ensure that the oils you use on or near your pets are safe for them.
- Dr. Axe - Essential Oils and Pets
- Canadian Veterinary Medical Association - Cats and EOs