Nutritional supplements for your pet can lead to better health and resistance to various diseases. A routine made specifically for your pet may mean the difference between him or her flourishing and simply “getting by”.
Vitamins and supplements are highly recommended in dogs with joint pain (as a result of arthritis). However, among veterinarians, some think that vitamins and supplements are necessary and can improve the health of a dog. Others feel as if they do more harm to an animal than good.
Please note, over doses of vitamins CAN be harmful for any pet. For example, too much calcium can cause problems with their bones, especially in large bred dogs. Vitamins A and D excess also causes toxicity in dogs.
Good quality supplements should contain at least 8 essential vitamins. They include:
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
B-Complex
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
A leader in supplementation is GNC Pets. This is a new partnership between PetSmart and GNC. They supply everything from milk replacers for puppies and kittens to multivitamins and joint support for adult and senior dogs.
GNC Pets supplements are available in numerous delivery forms, which give pet parents different options for how they would like to administer vitamins to their pets. These delivery forms include:
Gel: for pet to lick
Liquid: mix with dry or wet food
Chewable: direct ingestion
Powder: sprinkle of wet food
Soft chew: direct ingestion similar to a treat
To learn more about GNC Pets, visit www.petsmart.com.
About Queen City Petsitting | Charlotte Pet Sitting
Serving the Charlotte area, Queen City Pet Sitting offers an array of services worthy of any pet owners respect. Jump onboard the Pet Taxi for a ride to the veterinarian, order a quick grooming, or even ask for an errand run to return your late movie rentals. Whatever the case may be, these pet care sitters promise to get it done!
To learn more about Queen City Petsitting, visit us at www.queencitypetsitting.com
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Ways to Go Green with your Pet
If you recycle, buy organic and use biodegradable products for you and your family, shouldn’t your pet “go green” as well? Pets can reduce just as much carbon as us. Familiarize yourself with the following ways to go green with your pet.
Clean up after your pet
Not picking up after your pet is an environmental and health hazard. Animal waste contains harmful bacteria that are capable of entering the water system through storm drains. Be sure to clean up after your animal, place it in an eco-friendly bag and dispose of it in the trash. For cats, we recommend that you purchase plant based kitty litter.
Buy organic pet products
All organic pet products are better on the environment and your pet. Collars, clothing, leashes, toys, food, and grooming products come in organic form. Visit your local pet store or research online to learn more about these different products.
Recommendation: recycle household items and turn them into toys for your pet. A piece of rope makes for great entertainment. Also, old blankets and pillows can become a new bed.
Avoid food that includes meat raised with hormones and antibiotics and food containing animal by-products.
Chemical-free pest products
Many tick and flea control products include toxic chemicals and ingredients. These ingredients include: chlorpyrifos, dichlorvous and phosmet. Try to purchase pest control solutions that only use natural ingredients.
To view different organic products for your pet, visit www.petsmart.com
About Queen City Petsitting | Charlotte Pet Sitting
Serving the Charlotte area, Queen City Pet Sitting offers an array of services worthy of any pet owners respect. Jump onboard the Pet Taxi for a ride to the veterinarian, order a quick grooming, or even ask for an errand run to return your late movie rentals. Whatever the case may be, these pet care sitters promise to get it done!
To learn more about Queen City Petsitting, visit us at www.queencitypetsitting.com
Clean up after your pet
Not picking up after your pet is an environmental and health hazard. Animal waste contains harmful bacteria that are capable of entering the water system through storm drains. Be sure to clean up after your animal, place it in an eco-friendly bag and dispose of it in the trash. For cats, we recommend that you purchase plant based kitty litter.
Buy organic pet products
All organic pet products are better on the environment and your pet. Collars, clothing, leashes, toys, food, and grooming products come in organic form. Visit your local pet store or research online to learn more about these different products.
Recommendation: recycle household items and turn them into toys for your pet. A piece of rope makes for great entertainment. Also, old blankets and pillows can become a new bed.
Avoid food that includes meat raised with hormones and antibiotics and food containing animal by-products.
Chemical-free pest products
Many tick and flea control products include toxic chemicals and ingredients. These ingredients include: chlorpyrifos, dichlorvous and phosmet. Try to purchase pest control solutions that only use natural ingredients.
To view different organic products for your pet, visit www.petsmart.com
About Queen City Petsitting | Charlotte Pet Sitting
Serving the Charlotte area, Queen City Pet Sitting offers an array of services worthy of any pet owners respect. Jump onboard the Pet Taxi for a ride to the veterinarian, order a quick grooming, or even ask for an errand run to return your late movie rentals. Whatever the case may be, these pet care sitters promise to get it done!
To learn more about Queen City Petsitting, visit us at www.queencitypetsitting.com
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