Pet Health Guide

Pet insurance has been and still is a growing concern with pet owners alike, due to the increasing amount of necessary trips to the veterinarian. Some of these trips can be extremely expensive depending on the reason for your visit. Routine check ups as well as emergency visits can be a costly expense that can be greatly minimized by simply opting into a basic pet insurance plan. Pets are often exposed to situations that can cause illness and accidental injuries. Lets face it, you can’t be with your pet all the time, and like children, pets can get themselves into dangerous situations. Unfortunately, these situations can sometimes lead to vet bills reaching hundreds, sometime thousands of dollars. When you take into consideration routine check ups, medicines, preventative measures, exams and surgeries, you can imagine how quickly this can add up.

There are a number of options available concerning pet insurance and dog insurance that are very affordable to keep your pet well taken care of when those unexpected veterinary pet care bills arise. Complete pet health insurance plans can start as low as 10 dollars per month, which is a small amount to keep your loved pet safe and healthy for years to come. Dog insurance and cat insurance plans can save you a lot of money and stress.

What would you do if your pet suddenly became ill and you needed a thousand dollars for the treatment of your pet? Would you be able to cover the costs without pet health insurance? For some people, this may not be a problem, but for most, this can be a devastating unexpected expense. We love our pets, that is why we have them isn’t it? It would be very difficult to have to let your pet go because of not being able to pay the medical bill. That wouldn’t be an option, besides, how would you tell your children? Absolutely right, you couldn’t. So, for as little as it costs, why not bring piece of mind into the household and make sure your pets medical expenses are covered with pet insurance plan. Believe me, there are many advantages to a good dog insurance plan. Don’t take the chance, and risk finding out the hard way, it’s just not worth it. It’s cheaper to have a pet plan than it is not to have one.

Dean Cecere is owner of www.pet-supplies-guide.com, and prevailing author dedicated to providing valuable information on current everyday life issues.

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There are a number of reasons for choosing natural pet foods, treats and supplies. First, use of natural products is consistent with a holistic view. A holistic approach considers all factors regarding your pet’s health, not just individual symptoms. The top 10 benefits of choosing natural and holistic pet care are listed below.

Top 10 benefits of Natural and Holistic Pet Care

1) Better nutrition- a natural diet reduces contact with unnecessary chemicals and preservatives while increasing the intake of quality nutrients and vitamins.

2) Less probability of developing disease- Quality natural foods can reduce the onset of a variety of health problems, including allergies, digestive disorders and more.

3) Treats source of disease not just symptoms- Holistic care also looks at an animal’s surroundings for ways to improve health. Lowering potential causes of stress, such as loneliness or territorial conflicts, can be helpful in improving overall health. Sufficient exercise and grooming are also elements of good holistic care.

4) Longer lifespan- natural pet care will help pets live a long life and give you many years of faithful companionship.

5) Enhanced quality of life- there’s no use on living longer if the quality of life is not good, holistic pet care, will provide a better quality of life for your pet.

6) Faster healing- Holistic treatment of existing conditions by use of natural products will promote faster healing as natural ingredients are generally absorbed better by your pet and thus speeds the healing process.

7) Human safety- another reason for using natural pet products is the reduction in human exposure to toxins. Most pets are in frequent contact with people, especially children. Contact with a pet can mean risk of exposure to whatever is on your pet, whereas natural treatments avoid these risks.

Protects the environment- also, natural products breakdown and are absorbed into the environment better than chemical agents and, consequently, are more earth friendly.

9) Saves time- you won’t be wasting your time dragging your pets to the vet’s office to treat different illnesses as the holistic approach targets the individual as a whole entity, treating existing conditions from their source, not just their symptoms, and preventing new ones from developing.

10) Saves money- you won’t be wasting your money on cheaper products that ultimately can be a contributor to declining health in your pets and thereby creating more vet visit and bills.

Mariangie Gonzalez has a major in Animal Science and Pre-Veterinary and runs the day-to-day operations of her home-based business and website in which you can learn how homeopathic remedies could prolong and improve your pet’s life. She can also help you start your own home-based 100% natural pet supplies business, you can visit online at: http://www.MindBodyAndPaw.com

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Over the past 30 years we have learned so much about taking good care of our pets, right? We feed them “premium” high dollar pets foods, give them tasty packaged treats, vaccinate them yearly, bathe them with expensive shampoos, give them heartworm preventative, use flea collars or flea and tick preventative, brush their teeth, and get yearly checkups with our vets.

Then why are our pets not healthier? Why, instead, are they getting more and more humanlike diseases such as allergies, diabetes, thyroid problems, cancer, and on and on? Why are their coats not so shiny anymore, and they seem to scratch and itch all the time? Why are they so lazy and sleep all the time? Why do they still smell bad, have waxy ears, and bad plaque on their teeth?

The biggest problem points to nutrition, or lack thereof. But I feed my pet a high premium pet food recommended by my vet you might say. Exactly - that, however, is the problem. These so-called premium foods are full of “byproducts”, corn meal, and many other things our pets were never designed to eat nor utilize in their bodies. The preservatives alone are not allowed in human products so how could our pets be expected to digest these toxins without repercussions to their health? The “byproducts” are things that should just be destroyed and not used for anything let alone pet food.

Another problem is exactly the thing you thought were protecting them: yearly vaccinations. This is a huge problem because the rabies vaccine is the one that is mandated by law and it the very worst one for your pets. These yearly vaccinations are not only not necessary but could be a major contributor to the diseases that are plaguing our pets. Vaccinosis is the result of all this over vaccinating and possibly even the culprit behind all the diagnosed diseases resulting in the decline of the health of pets.

Combine poor food, over vaccinating, with the toxins from flea collars, pet toothpaste, packaged treats, and preventative medicines and you’ve got unhealthy, immune suppressed pets that lack the energy to do much more than sleep.

Okay, so now what? Fortunately there are solutions and the best one to start with is food; preferably raw. If that doesn’t appeal to you there are other solutions and answers to help you help your pets on the road to wellness. There are now pet foods on the market that have human grade ingredients without all the toxic preservatives and byproducts. Here are a few to get you started:

http://www.canidae.com
http://www.pets4life.com/
http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/petfood.htm
http://www.holistichorse.com
http://www.herbsnbirds.com

There are solutions to protect your pet in lieu of vaccinations and still comply with the law. Holistic veterinarians have alternatives to help you in this area:
http://www.altvetmed.com,
http://ahvma.org

When a pet has a healthy immune system, they won’t smell bad, have waxy ears, and cruddy teeth. There are alternatives to using toxic flea collars and preventative medicines for your pet. Use the resources provided in this article and you will find the best solutions for you and your pets. You can lower your vet bills and your pets can live longer, healthier lives.

Kim Bloomer operates a home and internet business in wellness for both people and pets! She also publishes a pet wellness newsletter,
Aspenbloom-WellPet. Go to http://KimBloomer.com for details on
all her business ventures.

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Author: Turid Rugaas

Paperback: 
108 pages

Company: Dogwise Publishing 

(2008-02-11)

ISBN: 1929242514

List Price: $12.95
Amazon Price: $9.70

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Many pet owners worry about the rights and wrongs when it comes to pet health, where to go when a pet is writhing in agony, and what to do to keep a pet healthy and happy.

Not all pet health questions have answers but in today’s world, there are a lot of options for you to choose from. The Internet is a great source of information, and you will find a lot of information on pet-related subjects.

As far as pet vaccinations, people tending to a more naturalistic view of health would argue that it should not be done. However, if you intend to take your pet to a particular veterinarian, it may be good to follow his advice. Talk about your concerns with him before you make a decision. The same would apply to de-worming and dental examinations.

When deciding whether or not to train your pet, get a collective opinion from people who have pets. Make up your mind after weighing the pros and cons. Maybe it would be a must if your pet was hyperactive or a bit on the wild side. If you do opt for pet training, be consistent while he is doing his training.

Learn to say no. Never give in to your pet when he is looking at you with melting eyes. Tell yourself every time he begs for that piece of chocolate or fries that you are feeding him food that could be poison to his system; make sure guests know the rules, too. Many digestive problems can be kept at bay with a little bit of self-restraint. Give your dog raw bones to chew on, and you’ll keep him happy and his teeth and gums healthy.

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Pet dental care nowadays is a veterinary speciality in its own right. Just about anything
your dentist or orthodontist can do for your teeth, a veterinary dentist can do for your
pet’s teeth.

However, there is a lot you can do to help your pet maintain a healthy set of gnashers without
having to break the bank.It is also very important that you pay attention to your pet’s dental
health because it is an area that, if neglected, can lead not only to the obvious
dental problems, but also indirectly to a range of non-dental
health problems.

The thing to remember here is that, without your help, most pets (and we are talking primarily
cats and dogs here) will start developing dental related problems before they are 2 years old.
This has a lot to do with their diet and, in many cases, suburban lifestyle (i.e. they don’t
get to do much “hunting, shooting and fishing”!).

The developing dental problems immediately put an extra load on
the immune system,and consequently tend to shift the pet health pendulum away from “healthy” towards “unhealthy”.

So what can you do to help maintain good pet dental health?

1) Check your pet’s teeth regularly (e.g.monthly) so that deviations from the normal
can be spotted early and dealt with before a major problem develops. The added advantage
of this is that the pet gets used to you handling it’s mouth area.

2) Feed a dry kibble diet. These types of diet are more abrasive on the teeth than
tinned foods or home prepared diets, and tend to keep the teeth clean for longer periods.

3) Start regular brushing of your pet’s teeth using a pet specific toothpaste from when they are young.
This will prevent or at least delay the onset of periodontal disease.

4) Make sure your pet has a yearly dental check up and that cleaning and scaling is
undertaken on a regular basis.

All cats, dogs and some exotic pets are reliant on humans to ensure that they can eat
happily for their whole live.

Pet dental care, like many other aspects of pet health, is the responsibility of the pet owner!

Keith Perrett is a qualified Veterinarian
http://www.pet-health-for-humans.com

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The Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health delivers animal health expertise in everyday language that all pet owners can understand. This in-depth new resource, authored by over 200 veterinary experts, covers the full spectrum of today’s pets, from dogs, cats and horses to birds, reptiles, fish and other exotic pets. No other book provides as much health information on as many types of animals. The one resource for a lifetime of pets.

Author: Merck Publishing and Merial

Paperback: 
1300 pages

Company: Merck 

(2007-10-23)

ISBN: 0911910999

List Price: $22.95
Amazon Price: $13.36

Used Price: $13.18

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