A Dog's Sense of Smell Tells Them A Lot About You

A dog’s sense of smell is said to be a thousand times more sensitive than that of a human's, but in fact they have more than 220 million olfactory receptors compared to just 5 million in our human nose. This keen sense of smell can allow them to detect illegal drugs, cancerous cells, explosives, and missing people very effectively, sometimes even as far as 40 feet underground.

Dogs use their sense of smell to gain information, interpret its surroundings and to communicate.   Dogs are born sniffers and can read a situation even though they can't talk.  It is believed that dogs can smell fear and anxiety (e.g. a person may start to perspire and dogs will know), can detect that you aren't feeling well (when a person is sick their metabolism changes which can affect the chemicals in your breath) and can even detect when you are stressed because they can smell the rise of cortisol (increases under stress).  Because of a dog's sense of smell,  a dog may know  and understand  you better than you know yourself! 

How Does Your Cat Say "I Love You"?

Even though cats can not express their love in words, they have their own specific and unique ways to communicate “I love you”.

Here are the top 10 ways a cat can say “I Love You”. I am sure some you already know, but others might surprise you.

• Kneading Your Legs
• Bringing You a Present (toy or prey)
• Head-Butting You
• Staring Into Your Eyes and Slowly Blinking
• Showing You Their Belly
• Curving the Tip of Their Tail
• Nipping You
• Rubbing Against Your Legs
• Purring
• Following You Around

How does your cat show that they love you?

Dog Dementia Brain Supplement Helps Senior Dog

"I have been using Dog Brain Booster for about two months with great results with my 16 1/2 year old Aussie Pancho.  He has been showing classic signs of dementia like pacing, sleeplessness at night, getting stuck in corners, etc.  The worst part was his disconnect and almost total lack of interaction with us.  I tried Anipryl which did nothing to help.  I tried hemp oil which relaxed him but caused him to have more pottying accidents.  Finally I tried the Brain Booster.  His dementia is so much better.  He paces less, sleeps most of the night, and is able to make it through the night to potty in the morning (we put tarps on the floor because of night time accidents).  Best of all he is interacting with us and is more responsive and alert.  Now when I pet him or hug him he responds instead of ignoring it.  Even his chiropractor has noticed the change in him.  I just wanted to let you know that this product works and has improved the quality of life for all of us."   Rory M.  PA

Dog Brain Booster

Recommended by Veterinarians Because It Works! Successfully used in veterinary hospitals since 2005. All-Natural Dog Brain Booster can help reduce and prevent dog seizures, help dogs with dementia, brain tumors and other brain disorders.  Safe for small and big dogs.

How Much Protein Is In Your Cat Or Dog's Diet?

Is your pet always ravenous? Begging for treats all day long? Is your pet overweight? One reason could be that the protein percentage in your pet’s diet is too low. Pets need ample amounts of real protein from real food. Many pet foods amp up the protein percentage on the label sourcing with protein from potatoes, peas and soy. Animals (especially cats) require natural protein from meat, poultry or fish. If one of these sources isn’t the very first ingredient on your pet’s food, then the diet might be lacking. Protein builds a healthy immune system, muscoloskeletal system and regulates blood sugar. Protein is an essential building block for bones, muscles, blood and hormones. Diets low in protein are often high in carbohydrates which can cause insulin to spike leaving pets feeling hungrier just a few hours after eating. What’s a pet owner to do? Invest in a higher quality food and if possible keep dry kibble to a minimum (most dry food is high in carbs). If possible, feed your pet a raw frozen diet or include some raw frozen nuggets as a portion of your pet’s meal. Give your pet freeze dried protein treats (e.g. salmon pieces) vs biscuits or cookies made from grains. Look for grain-free foods (remember grain-free could be sourcing the protein from peas, legumes or potatoes) but more importantly look for pet food where the first ingredient is meat, poultry or fish.

Note: Pets with kidney or liver disease need a controlled protein diet and some elderly pets as well.

Kitty Found Under The Hood Under Of Mercedes Needs A Home

Ask Ariel client Kelly N rescued this kitty in the Los Angeles area and is looking to find her a home. Here is her story and contact information:

"Please see Sadie Needs a Forever Home re: the 6-week-old kitten my mom and I rescued in Arcadia, CA. She was crying underneath the hood of the neighbor's new Mercedes - hence her name, Sadie. She will be ready for adoption in a couple of weeks. Sadie had a rough start but has adjusted beautifully and will make an amazing pet. She is super affectionate, playful, and funny. I can be reached at 626-590-1977 or kellycnardoni@hotmail.com if you would like to inquire about adopting her. Thank you." Kelly

Hope For Sick Pets -- Wellness Is A Healing Journey

Hi, It’s me Legend.  I wanted to send you an inspirational message to tell you to that even when it seems there is no hope, sometimes miracles can happen.  Today is a day to celebrate! It’s the 8th of the month and it is 8 months since I had my last grand mal seizure.   We want to thank everypawdy who supported us and cheered us on even after it seemed there wasn’t going to be a rainbow for me. I had one seizure after another and Momma tried everything.  We kept fighting on—over and over with no stone unturned.  Momma never gave up on me.  Finally we found the answer and suddenly all of the other things we tried came together.  It wasn’t just one drug, or one supplement—-it was all the things we learned along the way on our journey that finally came together.  So now I am sending you love and hope and if you are feeling discouraged, please think of my story and keep forging on.
                                                         

❤️With Love and Heartfelt Thanks, Legend

If your pet isn't feeling well, we understand how troubling that can be. If you have questions about your dog, or wondering what else you can do to help your sick cat, please reach out to us.   While we can't provide any type of veterinary or consultative advice, we can provide you with links to articles that can help you better understand how you can help your pet.  Wellness is a journey and holistic healing has many ups and down.  Please feel free to email us at support@askariel.com

How to Promote Healthy Teeth and Gums in Your Pet

Did you know??? Using fresh, easily digestible pet food ingredients will promote healthy teeth and gums. A common myth that simply giving pets hard, crunchy food to prevent dental problems has not proven to be true in veterinary research. It is the quality of ingredients and your pet’s ability to digest them that will reduce tartar and tooth decay

Signs of poor digestion include gas, bad breath, hunching over after meals, loose stool, licking or smacking of the lips, vomiting and eating excessive amounts of grass. Ensuring your pet is digesting food is the first step to overall good dental health, but having regular dental check-ups are also important.

Natural supplements that help to improve your pet's digestion can also reduce the tartar on your pet's teeth.  Since the mouth is the beginning of the digestive process, these supplements help to maintain a healthy digestive process.  Good digestion results in saliva with the proper pH which can greatly impact your pet's teeth and gums. 

Power Probiotic - The best probiotic for pets!  Backed by scientific research, this powerful, multi-strain formula promotes the growth of  good, friendly bacteria which boosts your pet's immune system.  Pure and natural, Power Probiotic does not contain any fillers.  Supports a healthy mouth, digestive system and immune system.

Gastro ULC   When pets have acid reflux it can cause stomach acids to back up into the esophagus and mouth.  This can lead to erosion of the teeth and other periodontal problems.  Pets with acid reflux tend to have bad breath as well. Gastro ULC  relieves acid stomach pain and repairs inflamed tissues. 

Colostrum for Pets-  Colostrum has been shown in research studies to enhance digestion and improve the immune system.  Colostrum is very helpful for pets with bad breath, gingivitis and stomatitis.  Ask Ariel Colostrum For Pets contains tegricel colostrum which is backed by scientific research and proven to be more effective than general colostrum products.  Note: Colostrum is derived from dairy and should not be used by pets with a known dairy allergy.