Human Foods Toxic to Pets
April 16, 2009 by Shannon · Leave a Comment
Dr Andrew, of The Internet Pet Vet, wrote a post today on common human foods toxic to pets. It’s a great resource that I thought was very worth while sharing.
A short list of some of the foods he mentions include:
- alcoholic beverages
- avocados
- grapes and raisins
- chocolate
- coffee
- onions
Please do read his post on Foods Hazardous to your Pets.
Dr. Andrew is a Canadian vet living in Nelson, BC.
Solving Cat Health Problems Naturally
April 2, 2009 by Shannon · Leave a Comment
Have cats always been sickly? Are they just delicate creatures that succumb to every infectious assault in their environments?
If that were so, how then have they survived for millions of years in the wild before we came along and made them our pets? How did they ever live without rabies vaccinations, distemper shots, annual veterinary visits, and dry kibble pet food made from the lowest quality corn meal and other questionable ingredients?
They aren’t on the protected species list, of course, but overall, the health of the average cat is nothing like the robust nature of the natural cat health care throughout the time they have been on the planet. We humans have not been good for their health. What we do for them now is in the interest of our own convenience, not their well being. Read more
