When should you get lumps on our dog checked? Here is a blog we found that shares some great information. Lumps On Dogs: When To Get Them Checked By A Veterinarianby Susan Ettinger, DVM, Dip. ACVIM (Oncology) Dr. Al Townsend on our Kali’s Wish panel of experts also weighs in on the topic: “Lumps and… Continue reading Lumps, Bumps and Pet Cancer
Category: Prevention
Probiotics and Your Pet!
Probiotics are receiving a lot of attention these days to improve the health of both human and our pets. Here is what we know about probiotics for your pets. Probiotics are single or mixed cultures of live and non-pathogenic microorganisms that are found in foods (especially acidic dairy yoghurt, kefir, buttermilk, cheese) or in nutritional… Continue reading Probiotics and Your Pet!
Dementia & Dogs
One way to help prevent cancer in your dog is to maintain their overall health. But, as they get older, this gets harder. Sometimes (like with aging humans) they may begin to show signs of issues related to mental health, like dementia. So, we asked Dr. Al Townshend from our Kali’s Wish Panel of Experts to share… Continue reading Dementia & Dogs
Healthy Habits: Weight Management
Obesity is a problem that doesn’t just affect humans. Overweight pets are, unfortunately, all too common, making weight management very important. Many factors can lead to your pet gaining too much weight, which can lead to serious health risks, including many forms of cancer, as well as arthritis, and diabetes. Keeping your pet in an… Continue reading Healthy Habits: Weight Management
Doga: Yoga for Your Dog
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The J.M. Smucker Company. The opinions and the opinion and text are all mine. There are many benefits of having a dog – companionship, unconditional love, and slobbery kisses. But, research suggests there’s another benefit too. Exercise1. When your pooch jumps into your bed… Continue reading Doga: Yoga for Your Dog
Pet Cancer Prevention… Perspective From a New Vet
The science behind pet cancer cure and prevention is constantly changing. This month, we spoke with Dr. Adam Bentley, a new graduate of the University of Saskatchewan’s Veterinary Medicine program now working at VCA Canada, to ask him about what he has learned about pet cancer from his recent education and how that has translated… Continue reading Pet Cancer Prevention… Perspective From a New Vet
Prevention and better treatment options are still key to fighting animal cancer
Some may wonder if the statistic “1 in 4 dogs will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime” is still true. Here at Kali’s Wish, we wondered about that too. We dug into the research and found out that little has changed with respect to animal cancer statistics. Cancer continues to be very common in… Continue reading Prevention and better treatment options are still key to fighting animal cancer
Healthy Habits: Annual Checkups
Just like with humans, prevention is a huge part of maintaining your pet’s health. Like our annual checkup with the Doctor, your pet also needs to see their Vet at least once a year. Why is this? There are two reasons. The first is that unlike your human child, your fur baby is unable to… Continue reading Healthy Habits: Annual Checkups
Eating Right: Recipes for pets with cancer
Your pet’s diet will depend on the type of cancer your pet is facing, and on the individual needs of your pet. A diet that starves cancer cells is often low in carbohydrates and high in protein. It is very important that you consult your veterinarian about the right diet for you pet. Every animal… Continue reading Eating Right: Recipes for pets with cancer
To Raw Food or To Not?
Raw diets for pets: it is something that we are constantly seeing headlines about, so we wanted to look into it and find out what it’s all about. A raw food diet is “a diet centering on raw meat, bones, fruits and vegetables.1” It turns out that there is a lot of debate around whether… Continue reading To Raw Food or To Not?