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Pet Cancer Prevention 101

Let’s talk about Pet Cancer Prevention! By: Dr. Al Townshend With so many diagnoses every year, pet cancer prevention has never been so important. Over 6 million dogs and nearly 6 million cats will be diagnosed with pet cancer this year.Almost 47% of dogs and 32% of cats will die from cancer according to The Veterinary Cancer Society.… Continue reading Pet Cancer Prevention 101

9 Ways To Help Prevent Pet Cancer

What can you be doing in your daily routine to keep cancer away? Our partners at Montgomery Village Vet Clinic share this interesting blog on reasons why cancer can happen – often in dogs more than cats – and ways to help prevent it. But remember, sometimes cancer will happen no matter what you do, it’s just… Continue reading 9 Ways To Help Prevent Pet Cancer

Canine Ear Health – Healthy Habits

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

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

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 23: Lance Bass with his dog Dale at Natural Balance Pet Foods announce new formula with Lance Bass and Downward Dogs - Literally - at The DEN Meditation on August 23, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Natural Balance)

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?