The latest news and trends about dogs and cats for our pet-loving pet parents from the team at Healthy Paws Pet Insurance & Foundation.
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The latest news and trends about dogs and cats for our pet-loving pet parents from the team at Healthy Paws Pet Insurance & Foundation.
Giardia in Cats and Dogs
April 4th, 2019 by Wendy Rose GouldGiardia, which causes a condition called giardiasis, is a parasite infection that affects the intestinal tract of cats, dogs, and even humans. The parasite is passed from one animal to another in the form of a hard-shelled cyst via fecal matter or contaminated food, water, and surfaces. This shell allows the parasite to live outside… Read More
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Giardia in Cats and Dogs
04/04/2019 by Wendy Rose GouldGiardia, which causes a condition called giardiasis, is a parasite infection that affects the intestinal tract of cats, dogs, and even humans. The parasite is passed from one animal to another in the form of a hard-shelled cyst via fecal matter or contaminated food, water, and surfaces. This shell allows the parasite to live outside… Read More
April 4th, 2019 by Wendy Rose Gould -
March 2019 Healthy Paws Foundation Rescue Race Winners
04/02/2019 by Colleen WilliamsThe Healthy Paws Foundation just completed the first run of 2019 for our ongoing grant initiative, The Healthy Paws Rescue Race, funded through our “Every Quote Gives Hope” program. Six organizations were selected to participate and “race” to the finish line, and the winner was chosen based on the number of votes they received. Healthy Paws gave… Read More
April 2nd, 2019 by Colleen Williams -
What is Vitamin D Toxicity?
03/29/2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVMIn November 2018, after receiving reports of suspected vitamin D toxicity in dogs who had eaten dry dog food, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall of certain dry dog food brands. The FDA then expanded the recall in December 2018 after further testing revealed additional dry dog foods that contained dangerously high… Read More
March 29th, 2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM -
The Tellington TTouch Method: What Is It?
03/28/2019 by Cuteness TeamThe Tellington TTouch (not a typo) method focuses on healing, positive animal training, and communication. In particular, this method helps people relate to animals compassionately to help develop a deeper connection. The method was developed by Linda Tellington-Jones, Ph.D. (Hon) four decades ago. Since inception, the Tellington TTouch method has helped rehabilitate wildlife, zoo animals,… Read More
March 28th, 2019 by Cuteness Team -
Urinary Crystals in Cats: O’Reilly’s Story
03/21/2019 by Colleen WilliamsCats suffer from urinary tract infections, blockages, and kidney issues rather frequently, and their symptoms can sometimes all seem similar. Blockages can be life-threatening; if a cat has a urinary blockage, this condition can be fatal within 7 days, so any symptoms of urinary distress should be brought up to your vet at once. When… Read More
March 21st, 2019 by Colleen Williams -
Spring Cleaning Tips for Pet Parents
03/19/2019 by Colleen WilliamsSpring cleaning isn’t just for humans anymore! Every pet can use some decluttering and organization of his or her life. Here’s a spring cleaning checklist for every pet parent. Get to Cleaning Deodorize couches, carpets, and pet spaces with baking soda Sprinkle baking soda over carpet and other vacuum-able surfaces to absorb pet odors. Make… Read More
March 19th, 2019 by Colleen Williams -
St. Patrick’s Day Dog-Friendly Beverages
03/15/2019 by ScritchFood and beverages have accompanied celebrations for hundreds of years. With the role of household dogs and cats transitioning away from “worker” or “pet” and solidifying into “family member,” it’s only natural that pet parents would want to include their furry friends in the libations. However, it’s widely known that dogs can’t drink beer or… Read More
March 15th, 2019 by Scritch -
The Master Pie Recipe for Dogs
03/14/2019 by RoverHomemade pie is one of those things that SEEMS really hard, but once you try it, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner. But can your dog partake? Dog-friendly pie—is that a thing? Of course. Just make sure you skip the sugar and other non-dog-friendly ingredients. We searched for the best dog-friendly pie recipes around and discovered… Read More
March 14th, 2019 by Rover -
National Puppy Day
03/04/2019 by Colleen WilliamsNational Puppy Day is on March 23rd every year – and with those big paws, floppy ears and even that puppy breath – puppies are definitely worth celebrating. What else can put a big smile on your face so fast (other than a kitten!)? Puppies remain puppies until they are about a year old. As… Read More
March 4th, 2019 by Colleen Williams
