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04/23/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
High phosphate intake, typical in moist food formulations, can damage kidney function in cats, study finds
Excessive phosphate intake can harm the kidneys of cats, a new study has revealed. According to researchers from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet, too much phosphate can impede kidney function and may be partially responsible for the high occurrence of chronic kidney disease among older cats. To arrive at this conclusion, the researchers placed 13 healthy adult cats on a […]
08/09/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Study reveals that pet cats and dogs account for 30 percent of meat consumption in the U.S.
A new study has shed light on the ecological impact of America’s pet cats and dogs. The meat-eating habits of the 163 million cats and dogs in the United States contribute the equivalent of 64 million tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent methane and nitrous oxide annually. Moreover, they account for 25 to 30 percent of the […]
06/26/2017
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By Tracey Watson
Medical marijuana an instant hit for PET HEALTH
While all marijuana use remains illegal at the federal level, there is no question that its use for medicinal purposes is booming countrywide. With medical marijuana now legal in 29 states plus Washington, D.C., more and more people are discovering its myriad health benefits for themselves. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved […]
06/09/2017
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By Russel Davis
States pushing to register animal abusers just like sex offenders
U.S. states have shown a stronger stance on animal abuse over the years. In fact, a recent report showed that while Tennessee is so far the only state with an animal offenders registry that lists abusers in a similar manner as sex offenders, many smaller cities and counties such as New York City, Suffolk County, N.Y., and Cook County, Ill., […]
11/17/2015
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By Julie Wilson
Holistic veterinarian: Feeding your pets raw food will zap them back to life!
Animals are really no different from humans when it comes to reaping the benefits of a healthy, natural diet. Just like how junk food has proven to be horrible for human health, most commercially processed pet food also contain a bunch of cheap and disgusting crap, such as fillers, synthetic ingredients and chemicals — none of which provide your furry loved one […]
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