Owning a dog can positively impact both your physical and mental health according to science. Research shows that dog owners spend about 30 more minutes a day active than people who do not own a dog. Also, on colder wetter days, dog owners are even more active than their non dog owning counterparts. The dog companion has a
Cats are natural hunters and in the wild they survive on many small meals (e.g. mice, birds) each day. Cat feeding studies have been done that prove scientifically that domestic cats will be healthier if fed at least 5 small meals per day. A ten pound cat should only consume about 200 calories each day to stay at
Being overweight or obese is one of the biggest health issues that Americans face today. There are many options to help people fight this epidemic including specialized diets, fitness club memberships, and weight loss programs (e.g. Weight Watchers). Depending on the person, some of these options can work, however, many people struggle to get-to and maintain a healthy
Do you regularly visit your healthcare provider when you’re not sick or hurt? Like many people, the answer is probably “No”. So how about your pets? Do you get them in to the vet when they’re not feeling well or have been injured—or do you make time for regular pet examinations to monitor their wellness? Just like you shouldn’t
Ricky is our loving senior (17+ years young) cat. Ricky’s ‘cat arthritis’ started when he was 15 and has increasingly become worse over the past 2 years. We’ve got Ricky on a regimen of anti-inflammatory medications and, more recently, on some other advanced forms of treatment including acupuncture and laser therapy. We would do anything to keep our
At PetTrax, we are focused on helping pet owners keep their pets healthy through proper nutrition, portion/calorie control, and exercise. Pet obesity is, by far, the biggest health issue facing our loved cats and dogs. Overweight and obese pets are much more likely to contract a chronic disease than their healthy weight counterparts. Causes of Pet Obesity Just
This week’s guest blogger is Lisa Luckenbach. Lisa is the founder and creator of WiggleLess® Back Braces for dogs. Read about her personal struggle caring for dogs with IVDD, some tips and medications that help dogs with IVDD, and her back braces that can help ease the pain. The actual Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) diagnosis was a shock to us
Cats bring so much joy to our lives providing love and companionship. Studies have proven owners of cats (and dogs) tend to live healthier lives. So, don’t forget to give back and do the right things to keep your cats healthy. My top 6 tips for keeping your cats healthy are as follows: Veterinary Check-ups – it is very
In my opinion our dogs and cats just don’t live long enough. To help them (and you) enjoy their golden years to the fullest there are a few signs you should be on the lookout for that can indicate your pet is developing Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS). This is a condition that is similar to dementia in people
This week we have a guest post from Debbie Solomon of Westport CT. Debbie is a friend of PetTrax and the proud pet mom of Phoebe, a sweet beautiful Yorki blend rescue. Many of us that have children who have been vaccinated have been forewarned by our pediatricians that our child may have an adverse reaction to the vaccination