January 2017 archive

Bone Broth For Dogs and Cats

The Benefits of Bone Broth for Pets (And Recipe) Bone broth has a long health history—the clichés about chicken soup’s healing powers stem from its aid in reducing cold symptoms and preventing cell inflammation. Since the Victorian era, the British have sipped ‘beef tea,’ and Chinese medicine still relies on bone broth to help kidney …

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Pet-Related Tax Benefits

Pet-Related Tax Benefits Most pet owners will tell you that their pet is a member of their family, but when it comes time to do your taxes, the IRS disagrees.  That means you get no tax exemption for all the love and care that you provide for your pet. But, there are situations where you …

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Why Do Cats Purr?

Why Does Your Cat Purr? Most of us assume that cats purr because they’re happy or contented. After all, when your cat contentedly curls up in your lap for some well-deserved scratches and rubs, she’s obviously one happy kitty. However, cats also purr when they’re frightened or feel threatened, such as during a visit to …

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Benefits of Coconut Oil for Dogs

Benefits of Coconut Oil for Dogs Coconut oil is extracted from mature coconuts and takes the form of an edible oil that is used in food and beauty products. It is high in saturated fat and medium-chain triglycerides, which are thought to be behind the recognized health benefits for both humans and dogs. Coconut oil can …

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Doggy Dementia – Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD)

Dementia in Dogs After bringing us many years of love, joy and devoted companionship, our dogs inevitably start to slow down and show their age. The passing of time is a fact of life, and one that can start to show its effects on our dogs.  This is usually difficult for us to realize and …

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