By: Dr. Al Townshend The average dog can hear about 4 times better than the average person. The ears are also an essential part of maintaining proper balance. The canine ear is divided into three parts; For the purpose of this article, we will limit the discussion to the outer ear or pinna. Checking the ears… Continue reading Canine Ear Health – Healthy Habits
Category: Prevention – At Home
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
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?
Eating Right: Puppy Diets
With International Puppy Day coming up soon (March 23rd) it’s a good time to talk about puppy nutrition. Did you know that puppies are supposed to be fed four times a day until they are 12 weeks old? This is because “like human babies, puppies start out needing many small meals a day, of a… Continue reading Eating Right: Puppy Diets
Your Pet & Dental Health
Did you know that February is officially National Pet Dental Health Month? In honour of this, we wanted to share some tips to help pet Guardians learn how to take of their pet’s teeth! Healthy teeth and gums are very important to your pet’s overall health and well-being — just like with humans. Without preventative measures,… Continue reading Your Pet & Dental Health