The Hidden Danger of Xylitol
What is Xylitol? Xylitol is a natural substance often substituted as a sweetener due to its low caloric content, glycemic index, and slow absorption rate in the human digestive system. Chemically, xylitol is a sugar alcohol (or polyalcohol) that contains two-thirds...
5 Myths About Grain-Free Dog Food
We all want the best food for our pets, but what does that mean? With the recent push for celiac disease acceptance bringing more foods without gluten, dog food providers have also been jumping on the grain-free wagon. As it turns out, research does not...
Treats 101 – Utilizing Food Reward to Help Create Positive Associations
As a positive dog trainer, I utilize food rewards to help create positive associations and reinforce learned and desired behaviors. There are many different options to choose from but I often find myself falling back on certain foods and brands of treats time and time...
Cat Plague Makes A Resurgence – Should I be worried?
Forty years ago, feline parvovirus was the reason most cats died an early death. While it is the first vaccine a cat will have, cases of the infection are almost never reported. After years of rigorous vaccination standards and feral cat population control, feline...
A Quick Guide to Dog Play
Snellville Dog Trainer writes that without an understanding of dog body language and behavior, dog owners may accidentally label dangerous fighting as play or positive interactions as aggression. Dog-to-dog play is a healthy behavior most dogs choose to take part in,...
Can Cats Be Healthy Vegans?
The diet of America is changing; more and more people are adopting vegetable-based diets, either for health or philosophical reasons. Lucky for our pets, we love including them in our lifestyle choices. This has launched a thousand pet food brands advertising...
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