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Easter Candy Can Be Deadly For Your Pets
For millions of families, the celebration of Easter includes Easter baskets filled with sweet treats like chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks, sugary jelly beans, and snack-size versions of nearly every candy product imaginable.
As parents, we often warn our children not to overeat candy, or they can make themselves sick. At worst, a child who stuffs him or herself with chocolate may develop nausea and a stomachache.

But for our furry friends who get into the Easter goodies, getting sick may be the least of it. Many of the sweet treats mentioned above can be fatal to dogs, cats, and other small animals (such as ferrets.)

As responsible pet parents, it's our job to protect our pets from harm. And though we routinely give their companion animals human food, giving them any candy is always a mistake.

Pets always prefer to eat what we eat, and fur babies (especially dogs) like sweet, sugary foods. It feels good to pamper Fido or Fluffy by giving them just a little taste of what we're having for dinner. But many of the sweet foods that we eat as humans not only cause illness for our beloved dog or cat; they can even be fatal. And given how small a cat or dog is compared to a human, sometimes it doesn't take much.

Chocolate is one of the most toxic foods for cats and dogs; dark chocolate is the worst. We know chocolate is high in fat, but it also contains two nervous system stimulants, caffeine, and theobromine. The fat can make your pet vomit or cause diarrhea, unpleasant, but usually not fatal.

However, it's the stimulants that can cause death. Theobromine is both a diuretic and cardiac stimulant. A dog that eats an overdose of chocolate may seem fine at first but will become excited and hyperactive within a few hours. It may pass large quantities of urine and become surprisingly thirsty. The theobromine will cause your pet's heart rate to beat unusual or accelerate, either of which can cause death (particularly with exercise.)

Chocolate that's the only sweet treat to watch out for this Easter. All sugary foods can cause upset stomach, contribute to obesity, and exacerbate diabetes in pets, too. So be sure to keep your stash of chocolate securely out of your pet's reach.

Children are notorious for sorting and trading candy, so it's good practice to make sure they don't leave candy lying around (or candy wrappers, which can cause choking)

And don't forget how flexible and persistent a pet can be when it smells something yummy in a trash bin or garbage bag.

If you do have reason to think that your pet has gotten into the candy, call your vet and describe their symptoms. Symptoms of chocolate toxicity are nervousness, vomiting, shaking, and overreacting to noises, touch, lights, etcetera. If your dog has these symptoms, take them straight to the vet.

If your vet is closed, call an emergency vet center. If you don't have one of those in your area, you can call one of the national animal poison control lines, such as the Pet Poison Helpline: 1-800-213-6680.

It is up to us as Pet Parents to make sure that Easter candy and other dangerous foods are kept securely out of the reach of our fur babies so your whole family can enjoy the holiday safely!

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You've probably given dozens of chew treats to your dog over the years, and they adore them. A treat that cleans your pet's teeth and keeps them occupied for hours is a blessing for most pet owners. Most think chew treats are a completely harmless canine treat, right? Chew treats can injure or even kill your dog.

Why is chew treats dangerous?
The two most prevalent kinds of edible chew treats are those made of rawhide and those produced from compressed vegetable protein. When your dog chews these treats, they may swallow large pieces of them. Your pet's digestive system cannot handle these larger pieces, and they can become lodged in their intestines. Intestinal blockages can kill your dog in hours. They can cause intestinal strangulation, which can cut off the blood flow to the intestines. The intestinal tissue will then begin to die and rot.

How do I know if my dog has a blockage?
If your dog has a blockage, you may see some of the following symptoms.
They may vomit,
Refuse to eat,
Have diarrhea or
Abdominal pain.
If your pet has one or more of these symptoms, you should call your veterinarian as soon as possible. If they get a blockage, it will not clear itself. They will require surgery.

Should I stop giving my dog chew treats?
You do not have to stop giving your dog chew treats altogether. You should, however, monitor the use of these treats. When you can not be around your pet, take the treats away. When your dog has worn the treats down into small pieces, replace them.

Remember, as pet owners, it is our responsibility to look after your dog's health. We all love our pets, and it would be a shame to lose them over something as simple as a chew treat. Always keeping a watchful eye on your pet helps them live a long and happy life.

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27/02/2021

14/02/2021

Why Adding Essential Fatty Acids To Your Pets Diet Is Vital

Many pet food diets are lacking in essential fatty acids (Omega 3 and Omega 6). These are important fats that are used to promote healthy cardiovascular, digestive, and skin functions. They also help control weight gain and work to prevent many diseases and disorders. Find out more about EFA's and why your dog's diet should include them.

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are a requirement in everyone's diet, humans and animals. However, the body cannot produce EFAs on its own, so they must be added to the diet each day. The two most commonly known fatty acids are omega 3 (linoleic acid) and omega 6 (alpha-linoleic acid). The diets of our pets, like people, tend to include more omega 6 fatty acids rather than omega 3, which causes a health imbalance that needs to be improved upon to keep our pets healthy.

Omega 3 fatty acids are essential as they help with the proper formation of cell membranes, cardiovascular functions, nourish the digestive tract's lining, and work to keep the pet's skin and coat smooth, soft, and shiny. Another essential function of omega 3 fatty acids is to reduce inflammatory problems in the body. If you find your pet's coat is dull and brittle or if they tend to have dry, itchy skin and scratches a lot, it may be due to a lack of this particular fatty acid.

Different types of essential fatty acid supplements are available; however, which kind you choose to supplement your dog or cat's diet can be a bit of a dilemma. Pure plant oils such as flax oil, evening primrose oil, safflower oil, or a blend of plant oils are good alternatives to fish omega-3 fats. These should be "cold-pressed" oils instead of oils that are commonly extracted with chemical solvents. The problem with plant oils is that animals have a more challenging time converting the fatty acids to a form best used by the animal's system.

Fish oils, such as salmon oil, halibut liver oil, or cod liver oil, are more easily converted and used by an animal's body. The downside is that fish oils often contain deadly toxins, including high levels of dangerous PCBs, dioxins, and detectable levels of mercury. Farmed salmon is the worst for contamination and contains less omega 3 acids than wild salmon. At present, nearly 30% of all fish are farmed, with salmon being in the 90% farmed range. As well, farmed salmon are often carriers of disease and parasites. When supplementing your pet's diet with fish oils, choose oils that come from wild sources, not farmed.

There are also blended fish and plant oil supplements available. These often include a mixture of salmon or cod liver oil and flax, safflower, or other such oils that provide a mixture of 3 to 4 parts omega 3 oils to 1 part omega 6 oils. Giving your animal a combination fish/plant supplement may be an excellent alternative to consider. They should contain fewer toxins since they are not strictly fish oils, yet still should be better assimilated by the animal's body than straight plant oils.

Beware of fancy labeling saying "caught off the coast," which could mean a fish farm off the coast of a country or fish oils that do not specify the 13:1 ratio that your pet needs to be healthy. After years of fostering animals with countless skin and health issues and having seven dogs myself, my search finally leads me to the ideal salmon oil.

Veterinarians and pet nutritionists also created the only salmon oil we have been able to find on the market to date that is wild-caught salmon and is the ideal ratio of omega 3 and omega 6 for our pets' ideal health. So naturally felt very good about switching all our pet products to the pawTree brand.

I was delighted to see all my hard work to find the healthiest option for my animals paid off. Within a month, the animal hair all over my home decreased by 80 percent. My pets were eating less because they were getting all the nutrition they needed from their all-natural food and salmon oil. My favorite result was only taking our pets to the vet for wellness appointments: no more allergy issues, ear infections, or dry, itchy skin. I now had happy, healthy and barely shedding dogs with soft silky coats.

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14/02/2021

Why Adding Essential Fatty Acids To Your Pets Diet Is Vital

Many pet food diets are lacking in essential fatty acids (Omega 3 and Omega 6). These are important fats that are used to promote healthy cardiovascular, digestive, and skin functions. They also help control weight gain and work to prevent many diseases and disorders. Find out more about EFA's and why your dog's diet should include them.

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are a requirement in everyone's diet, humans and animals. However, the body cannot produce EFAs on its own, so they must be added to the diet each day. The two most commonly known fatty acids are omega 3 (linoleic acid) and omega 6 (alpha-linoleic acid). The diets of our pets, like people, tend to include more omega 6 fatty acids rather than omega 3, which causes a health imbalance that needs to be improved upon to keep our pets healthy.

Omega 3 fatty acids are essential as they help with the proper formation of cell membranes, cardiovascular functions, nourish the digestive tract's lining, and work to keep the pet's skin and coat smooth, soft, and shiny. Another essential function of omega 3 fatty acids is to reduce inflammatory problems in the body. If you find your pet's coat is dull and brittle or if they tend to have dry, itchy skin and scratches a lot, it may be due to a lack of this particular fatty acid.

Different types of essential fatty acid supplements are available; however, which kind you choose to supplement your dog or cat's diet can be a bit of a dilemma.

Pure plant oils such as flax oil, evening primrose oil, safflower oil, or a blend of plant oils are good alternatives to fish omega-3 fats. These should be "cold-pressed" oils instead of oils that are commonly extracted with chemical solvents. The problem with plant oils is that animals have a more challenging time converting the fatty acids to a form best used by the animal's system.

Fish oils, such as salmon oil, halibut liver oil, or cod liver oil, are more easily converted and used by an animal's body. The downside is that fish oils often contain deadly toxins, including high levels of dangerous PCBs, dioxins, and detectable levels of mercury. Farmed salmon is the worst for contamination and contains less omega 3 acids than wild salmon. At present, nearly 30% of all fish are farmed, with salmon being in the 90% farmed range. As well, farmed salmon are often carriers of disease and parasites. When supplementing your pet's diet with fish oils, choose oils that come from wild sources, not farmed.

There are also blended fish and plant oil supplements available. These often include a mixture of salmon or cod liver oil and flax, safflower, or other such oils that provide a blend of 3 to 4 parts omega 3 oils to 1 part omega 6 oils. Giving your animal a combination fish/plant supplement may be an excellent alternative to consider. They should contain fewer toxins since they are not strictly fish oils, yet still should be better assimilated by the animal's body than straight plant oils.

Beware of fancy labeling saying "caught off the coast," which could mean a fish farm off the coast of a country or fish oils that do not specify the 13:1 ratio that your pet needs to be healthy. After years of fostering animals with countless skin and health issues and having seven dogs myself, my search finally leads me to the ideal salmon oil.

Veterinarians and pet nutritionists also created the only salmon oil we have been able to find on the market to date that is wild-caught salmon and is the ideal ratio of omega 3 and omega 6 for our pets' ideal health. So naturally felt very good about switching all our pet products to the pawTree brand.

I was delighted to see all my hard work to find the healthiest option for my animals paid off. Within a month, the animal hair all over my home decreased by 80 percent. My pets were eating less because they were getting all the nutrition they needed from their all-natural food and salmon oil. My favorite result was only taking our pets to the vet for wellness appointments: no more allergy issues, ear infections, or dry, itchy skin. I now had happy, healthy and barely shedding dogs with soft silky coats.

For more information on healthy pet products, contact me
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email me at angelique@completepetnutritionandhealth.

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