Keeping Paws off Poisons and on Natural Supplements
According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ top 10 list of poisons in 2009, the number one item that poisoned animals was human medications. Last year the ASPCA managed 45,816 calls involving prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Just as important as it is to keep medications locked up away from your animals, there are other household items that are harmful to your pet. Below is a list of things that your pet should never have his paws on. · Chocolate · Fatty Foods · Yeast dough · Garlic · Products sweetened with xyitol · Pain Killers · Vitamins · Diet Pills · ...
Dealing with Canine Arthritis
Watch this video about Chupita, the chihuahua, and learn how FlexPet helped her with her canine arthritis in the leg. Chupita, who's 13, wasn't expected to make a recovery. She was limping and had a hard time using her back leg. Chupita's owner came across FlexPet and tried it out. To her surprise it completely stopped the limping and Chupita is enjoying life! This story ran on WUSA 9, a CBS affiliate in Washington, D.C.
Swimming for Dogs to Reduce Joint Pain
Hydrotherapy or water therapy is great way to provide a low impact exercise for your dog, with or without joint pain. For dogs with joint pain and arthritis, regular exercise like running or walking can be painful due to the amount of weight that your dog's joints must support. Exercise in a pool, a lake or the ocean can be a great alternative since the buoyancy of the water takes much of the strain off the joints that is normally caused by their body weight. Swimming can help your pet with range of motion, strengthening, endurance and general health. Exercise has ...
FlexPet Mascot Becomes a Top Salesman
To fulfill my duties as FlexPet mascot, my Mom thought I should attend the Global Pet Expo Trade Show in Orlando. Now my Dad and president of Flexcin, wasn’t too sure that this was a great idea. After some nudging from Mom and couch cuddling time from me, he gave in. So I hit the trade show circuit in February. Here’s me on my way to the show. Look at the focus and determination! So we got there and I was quite amazed how busy it was. Although, I’ve never spent much time contemplating what a trade show would be like. Tons ...
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Video: Fat Camp For Doggies
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Cancer In Animals
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Coping with the Loss of a Pet
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Why It Is Important To Spay/Neuter Your Pet
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Pet Obesity: An Increasing Problem In The United States
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The Dangers of Exotic Pets
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The Dogs of War
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Pet Airways Flies Your Furry Friend In Style
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Joint Pain In Dogs And Cats
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