Does your dog have stinky ears? Ear infections are one of the most common reasons for foul doggie odor. They are often caused by allergies, bacteria or yeast overgrowth and can become a chronic problem. Other signs of dog ear infections are: head shaking, pawing at ears, goop or redness inside the ears. Contact your veterinarian right away if your pet has ear issues. If left untreated, ear infections can cause deafness. Use K9 Yeast Defense, AlllerEaze and Power Probiotic along with treatments from your veterinarian to control yeast. Change your dog’s diet by avoiding foods high in carbohydrates. Avoid allergens such as poultry and beef. Please include your dog’s diet and treats on the order form at checkout. We can provide diet tips for chronic ear infections on the packing slip that comes with the product directions.
April 8th has been designated as National Dog Fighting Awareness Day by The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) to help educate the public on the prevalence of dog fighting in the United States. Although dog fighting is illegal in all 50 states, it still can occur in every part of the country in all types of communities. Dog fighting is a horrendous blood sport that only exists for entertainment and gambling purposes. The dogs are "trained" under cruel and hideous conditions only to be pitted against each other to fight for their own survival.
Both dogs will come out of the fight with injuries, some dogs will succumb to their injuries and others (often the losers) will be discarded or killed when they are no longer useful for fighting. If you suspect dog fighting (or any type of cruelty) in your neighborhood, please report it to Animal Control in your area.
Many of us have heard of the benefits of probiotics, but did you know that prebiotics are equally important? Probiotics provide friendly bacteria to support a healthy digestive tract and immune system, but they need prebiotics to stay alive and flourish. Just taking probiotics without prebiotics may not be nearly as beneficial. Your pet's gut contains micro-organisms such as bacteria (good and bad), viruses and fungi, all of which must live in balance. Prebiotics are plant fibers that feed the good bacteria. Pet-friendly prebiotics are found in flax seeds, berries and vegetables such as carrots, asparagus and green beans. Ask Ariel's Power Probiotic includes six powerful probiotic strains along with inulin, an effective prebiotic sourced from Jerusalem artichoke. By combining these ingredients, Power Probiotic is designed to provide the most complete probiotic supplement for your cat or dog. For more information on pet nutrition click here.
Time flies! That is why it is SO important to check your files to see when your pet last had a blood test and urine analysis. Sadly pets’ life cycles are more rapid than a human’s and if it has been more than a year for your dog for example, that is the rough equivalent of 7 years! Would you wait 7 years before having your lab tests done? Lab tests are very important because pets can have health issues without any outward symptoms. A classic example is kidney disease. Please look through your records & make a plan to bring your pet to the vet. Yes, it’s a hassle and it’s expensive - but early detection saves lives!