Polite Pets

09/10/2024

Do you want to speak to the man in charge? Or the woman who knows what’s going on?

The directors who put the WISE in LifeWise, popping in to whilst sponsoring the All Breeds Championship Show.

02/05/2024

Meet Dr Katie Hankins from Savvy Pets Behavioural Vets. Dr Katie has over 30 years in the Veterinary Industry, under her belt, initially working with companion animals. During this time Dr Katie completed her Masters in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, spent close to a decade in Animal Emergency and the the last several years has been dedicated to pursuing her passion in Animal Behaviour. Katie has completed her memberships in Behaviour through the Australian and NZ College of Veterinary surgeons, is an internationally accredited Certified Canine/ Associate Feline Behavioural consultant, Elite Fear Free professional, qualified Family Dog Mediation facilitator and has also obtained a Diploma of Animal Behaviour Science and Technology. Dr Katie lives with four dogs, six cats, several chickens and multiple horses and understands the role of correct nutrition and the importance of having a strong and diverse microbiome for all her animals, and her patients when consulting with behavioural cases. Dr Katie not only has a special place in her heart for patients that suffer from anxiety, but she also has a passion to assist the “spicier” patients, that others may find a little “too hot to handle”. Katie not only feeds all her dogs and cats LifeWise, but she also strongly endorses and recommends LifeWise formulations for her patients.

Thank you, Dr Katie for you dedication in making a difference in animals’ lives and for recommending LifeWise.

02/04/2024

What happens on the open ocean, stays on the open ocean...
except when it doesn't.

28/03/2024

This handsome lad definitely looks to have Selkirk Rex in him ❤️

15/05/2023

Have you seen and or listened to them all?

LifeWise have hosted 14 webinars over the past 12 months, each one dedicated to helping you put your pet on a path to better health.

The most recent episode focussed on cat nutrition. This call featured a special guest, an animal behaviourist with a world of experience in the areas of cats. Did you miss it?

Diets were discussed, nutritional needs were discussed and all importantly behaviours influencing our cats health were discussed. Including why some display fussiness and others struggle to drink enough.

Have you missed other episodes focussed on dogs which could be of huge value to you and your pet?

Paths to Better Pet Health webinars, so far, have shared insights on:

1. Why diversity in gut microbiome is so important when it comes to addressing skin and gut sensitivity

2. The relationship between nutrition and anxiety and the role each can have on the other.

3. Controlling body condition and weight issues

4. How nutritional needs vary through the ages (Episodes focussed on puppy, adult, geriatric)

5. What's truth in the grain vs grain free debate

6. Why omega 3 nutrient is so special

7. How growth issues come about and the window of opportunity to reduce impact.

8. What Mum needs, before, during and after whelping

Did you miss any? Now's your chance to listen.

So much of what has been shared ties back to the importance of feeding diets where essential ingredients and nutrients are in the correct ratio relative to one another and the energy of the diet.

How that applies to your situation is detailed in an episode.

What episode did you miss?

Message the episode/s topic you'd like to listen to below and we'll take care of the rest.

TIA x

06/05/2023

The first step to consider in formulating a food nutritionally beneficial and appealing to your cat was shared yesterday. Now for the second step.

Step 2

Include the essential amino acid "Taurine".

Taurine is an amino acid which unlike dogs, cats are unable to synthesise themselves from other amino acids, through their normal metabolic processes.

For cats, Taurine needs instead to be obtained through diet. An amino acid, such as this one for cats, that must be obtained through diet alone are referred to as "essential" amino acids.

Amino acids are effectively the building blocks used by the body to create proteins needed for the proper functioning of every part of the feline body. The acids aid in the metabolic process and play an important role in the transportation and storage of nutrients. Cats health declines noticeably if this nutrient is not available in their diet over a period of time.

Taurine is exclusively found in animal-based proteins. It is critical for normal vision, digestion, heart muscle function, to maintain normal pregnancy and fetal development and to maintain a health immune system. It's important!!

That''s it for the second step, apart from saying that more than just this amino acid is incorporated in cat diets.

Keen to learn more? Look out for tomorrow's post on stop 3.... or join us this Sunday for a Paths to Better pet Health webinar focused on cats, their health and their issues. Message MORE for details.

Till tomorrow xx

04/05/2023

There's 3 x key steps that go into formulating a food nutritionally beneficial and appealing to a cat?

Step One.

Ensure food reduces the pH value of the urine.

Cats on occasion suffer with small stones or crystals (uroliths) within their urinary tracts. This issue can present in either the kidneys, the bladder or in the ureters, the tubes (x2) connecting the upper and lower elements of the tract.

These problem crystals are made up of minerals — magnesium, phosphate, ammonium, calcium oxalate — that occur naturally in a cat's body, yet cluster when their normal concentration is exceeded.

To reduce or assist in eliminating this tendency a diet should be formulated to ensure a cat's urine is slightly acidity to help dissolve and discourage crystal formation. Inclusion of certain amino acids can achieve this.

Maintaining renal and gut health is important for all our companion pets, none more so than our cats. Stay tuned for Step 2 tomorrow to better understand what other steps are made to ensure a diet is best for your cats health.

Alternatively, we're sharing nutritional insights on a Paths to Better Pet Health webinar dedicated to your cats health this Sunday. Message MORE if you like to join us.


Photo by Alexander London on Unsplash

23/04/2023

Here’s a reminder that Merry, this absolute gem of cat, is still looking for a home?!

She’s just hit 💯 days in care, which may in actual fact be a crime because she’s the best 🤷🏼‍♂️

Check out her profile 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

https://www.petrescue.com.au/listings/953905

12/04/2023

We have 12 girls booked in for the big op, ovarian tumours and egg yolk peritonitis surgery, over the next few weeks. We also have unavoidable costs related to the upcoming series of farm rescues. We're sorry to do a fundraiser but we can't make e...

08/04/2023

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07/04/2023

22/03/2023

Where to from here?

This Mum has given alot to her new pups!!

But has she given them enough?

Yes...she''s given birth to her cute little litter of pups.

Yes...she together with Dad has given them their individual DNA or genetic blueprint for the future.

Yes...she'll give her pups an immunity boost through colostrum in her milk early on. A boost vital to protect them till their own kicks in.

But will she give them a diverse enough gut microbiome to give them a great head start for their ongoing health and well-being?

And if she doesn't, where do we go from here to resolve the issue. An issue that will hamper these pups for a long time if not addressed early on?

Join us tomorrow to find out!!

Till then x

22/03/2023

🚨 URGENT FOSTER CARERS NEEDED 🚨

We have more than a few dogs, small, medium and large waiting to come into care urgently!

We need foster carers STAT, so keep reading if you think fostering might be something you’re up for 👇🏾

⭐️ SYDNEY METRO - foster carers must be able to get their fosters to our vets located in the Summer Hill and Potts Point

⭐️ Commitment to minimum 4 weeks care, although this will likely be longer

⭐️ Commitment to ongoing training, we aim to prepare our foster kids as best we can for their forever families and this means helping them learn new skills in preparation to make adoptions successful. We have a team of trainers both online and in person to help you along the way!

⭐️ You may have other pets or children as we try match foster families with suitable foster dogs however it’s important to note, sometimes it takes longer to find the right foster if you have cats or small children.

If you’re interested in becoming a carer, fill in an application and our team will be in touch quick sticks!

https://form.jotform.co/80077093084861