It’s often said,” You are, what you eat”. As much as this statement is true for humans, it’s also very true for dogs and other animals as well. And if you are a dog parent, you have to be very meticulous with what your pooch eats. Whatever your pooch eats will ultimately contribute to the health of your pooch either in a positive or in a negative way.
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Hence it is very crucial to choose a food that provides nutrition, is healthy, and contains natural and fresh ingredients with no chemically derived flavors or preservatives.

​Since the choice of food is critical, budgetpetcare.com has come up with the list of the factors to consider before buying the aptest food for your Fido.

Read on-
1. Food’s Ingredients 

Food’s Ingredients are the most important factor that decides whether the food will benefit your pooch or not. Good and healthy ingredients provide the much-needed protein, energy, and nutrition to your pooch.

Always go for the meat over grain and vegetables because dogs are natural omnivores so it is the better to feed them the food which they are supposed to eat naturally. Make sure that meat is the primary ingredient.

Also, it would be better if you consult your vet and find out if your dog has any weakness or deficiency or inclination towards any sort of disease. So, you can choose food with appropriate ingredients.

For example- If you find out that your dog has a weak kidney function then the food with apt ingredient should be chosen.

2. Consider Breed And Size

Different breeds of dogs have different requirements depending on their size and metabolism of the body. Breeds with small body size have high metabolism rate hence they should be given food with high fatty nutrients with high calorie and water content. So that these fatty nutrients can strengthen your body’s immune system and provide the required energy.

Since medium-breeds have low metabolism rate as compared to small size breeds but higher than large size breeds, choice of food should always be mixed, it should suffice the energy requirements and nutrients and also be enough for the higher metabolism rate. A diet with a mix of fatty nutrients,vitamins and protein rich food would be the best. Nutrient dense diet should be preferred because medium-breeds have smaller stomachs as compared to the large-breed dogs.

When it comes to Large-breed dogs a diet full of nutrition, protein, vitamins and minerals should be provided because they have a higher requirement as compared to medium and small- breed dogs. Nutrient dense- food is very essential because they have an active lifestyle.

Take immense care while providing food to your pooch because sometimes out of our affection and concern for your dog’s health you might end-up providing more food than needed that can result in heart problems and diabetes.

3. DOG’S AGE

We all need different types of nutrition at different ages because of the varying metabolism rate and nutritional need.

Similarly your dog will also require different nutrients and proteins to grow in to an healthy dog. And if your dog is already a grown-up then he/she will require nutrients,vitamins, minerals and protein to maintain a healthy and disease free life.

Senior dogs - Senior dogs require most discrete type of food selection because their body is going through a lot of changes and almost every organ or gland is ageing and slowing down.They also suffer from many diseases like arthritis, loss of sight or hearing, urinary incontinence and heart diseases in old age that require a supportive diet.Food with high fiber content, low fatty acids and fewer calories that supports slow metabolism.

Food should be given along with joint supplements to maintain your senior’s joint health.

Adult dogs - Adult dogs require less fatty nutrients and appropriate amount of vitamins,calcium and minerals,protein and supplements.Excess amount of fatty nutrients can cause severe health issues like heart problems, obesity and diabetes. Basically,you can choose specially made to support overall growth.

Puppies - Puppies need food with high calorie content and a food that strengthens his/her immune system, supports growth of cognitive and physical or loco motor abilities.So, you should select food that has high protein,rich in minerals,water,vitamins and amino acids.
 
Therefore, to keep your dog healthy follow the above given tips and find the best food for your pooch.
Because – What you feed will shape your beloved dog’s health.

Everybody likes watching TV even though it is called an idiot box. At some point of life while sitting on the couch and watching TV you must have thought that, is it because of you, your dog is watching TV or he/she really likes it? Do they even understand what’s going on? Are they able to decipher the images in a similar manner like we do? There are many such questions that may generate curiosity. 
First of all let’s know what a dog sees when watching a TV?
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You might have noticed that previously dogs didn’t used to pay attention to the Standard TVs. The reason behind it is that dog’s eyes have superior motion perfectibility than a normal human. A standard TV flashes 60 frames per second which is more than a normal human’s flicker fusion rate, which is 55 Hz. As a result we are able to see TV normally but a dog’s flicker fusion ability is 75 Hz. Hence, while watching a standard TV dog is only able to see the screen flicker. Flicker makes the images to appear unreal. This can be torturous to dogs or any pets that have high flicker fusion ability. Imagine you are kept in a room and a disco light which goes on and off is projected on your face. ​

However, times have changed with the evolution of new technologies day by day and dogs have also benefited from the boom in technology because the TVs nowadays have higher flash rate because of high resolution which matches or exceeds the dogs flicker fusion ability. Now dogs also sit beside you and watch TV, and if you change the channel they may not like it. Soon the time may come that even dogs start taking part in the fight to conquer TV remote in the house.

Do dogs see similar images as we see?
A dog’s eyes are dichromatic and human’s eyes are tri-chromatic which means humans can see more detailed view of colors compared to dogs. Dichromatic vision means they have two types of cone cells because of which they are able to see only two ranges of colors, that is only yellow and blue, and tri-chromatic means we can see the full range of colors.

For example – If we see a red colored car on TV they might be able to see it in yellowish or white color.

However, a dog can identify images of humans, other dogs and animals on TV.

 Reactions of dogs to TV, do they like it?
Dogs are more of instantaneous watch ers as they won’t sit constantly and pay attention to TV. They will watch for 5 seconds and then go around and again watch for 3-5 seconds. They are more attracted towards visuals of other dogs, people giving dog friendly instructions, sound of toys, sounds of barking and whining. 

It also sometimes depends on what breed a dog belongs to. Hounds mostly don’t react to visual images as they rely on their olfactory senses. While other breeds like terriers become very much excited while watching a TV.

Some dogs seem to get excited when they see dogs on the TV Screen and start barking at them, they even go behind and try finding those dogs. There are times when some visuals like images of cats can stimulate their predator instinct and they might jump towards TV trying to catch their prey. Many dogs learn that it’s not real after 2-3 attempts but dogs that have a dominating predator instinct might continue attacking the television.

TV channel producers have also started taking interest in developing channels for dogs. Channels like DOG TV develop shows for dogs that teach new commands and stimulate their senses. The shows are bifurcated in three sections - stimulation, relaxation and exposure. Dog TV also has gone digital with their YouTube channel and Website. Dog TV can be an additional source of entertainment or time pass for dogs that stay alone at home most of the times.

However, it’s still not fully evaluated that do dogs feel the same roller-coaster of emotions that humans do? It’s still a mystery that, do dogs really like watching TV or they are just watching because you’re sitting there? 

Anyway, we may say that with changing times and advancement in technology, dogs are now taking considerable interest in watching TVs as they have high resolution. Nevertheless, on the other hand, the excessive watching can also be a danger signal for you because it may be stressful for their eyes and can harm their sight in the long run.  

Is your dog watching TV excessively? If yes, then care for their eyes

Just like how our eyes get stressed after watching TV for a long time there are chances your dog’s eyes might also be stressed. Although, dogs don’t watch TV by constantly staring at it but there are chances that watching TV can affect their eyesight. If you have left your dog alone at home with a switched on TV your dog can over watch it because channels like DOG TV have shows that can engage dogs. And be very attentive if your dog has eye sight issues or diseases, as watching TV can lead to severe repercussions. So, it’s better that we take care of our dog’s eye sight. There are many eye care solutions like Kyron eye wash that helps in soothing your dog’s eyes, clears debris and improves their vision.

You always make sure that your dog is happy and enjoying his/her day without any inhibitions but it’s more important to be a little bit cautious. TV is a boon for humans in a way but in a way it has also glued humans to their couches just be heedful that this doesn’t happen with your furry pal as well. Otherwise, seeing the other side of the coin - TV can be your dog’s new friend.

​You take care of your dog, go with him for a walk, feed him food and a grooming session but still, he likes your sibling or another family member the most? Do you wonder why you are not the favorite person of your dog? Well, dogs choose their favorite person, not on the basis of who takes care of their daily chores but the one who rather spends more time caressing him. However, there are certain other factors also involved that make the dog adore someone so dearly.  

Factors and Ways Dogs Decide Their Favorite Person in the Clan 

Person That Gave Positive Interactions and Socialized Them 

At a very naive age when your dog was still a pup, the person who interacted with him more positively and amiably would have certainly earned some brownie points from your Fido. Positive experiences always get etched in their minds, more so when they are still young. From birth to six months of age, dog’s brain is at a highly receptive mode and at this time if they won’t receive more positive interactions with people and things around them, they tend to become scared and submissive. Contrarily, if they are introduced to more and more people and things in the world, they become more open, they choose people that have always been lively and fun to be with. So be there for your pup the most at this time and caress him so he feels loved.

Person Who Gives Them Most Physical Attention 
You must be caring for him but don’t have time to spend with him. If this is the case, please don’t expect from your dog that you will be his favorite of all. Reason being, the more a person spends time with the dog physically, the more a dog bonds with him. They require someone who can play with them more often, someone who can go nuts when they are in their high mode. This leads to our other point which is ‘person who matches their energy levels’.

Person Who Matches Their Energy Levels  

Your dog is rolling on the floor and darting swiftly from place to place and you are running along with him, going crazy the way he is behaving, you gonna be the most loved person for him in the world. Dogs like people who match their energy levels and behave lunatic just like they do. So, if you wanna be his favorite, get on your toes when you see him rock and roll.

Some Breeds Are Naturally More Friendly

Yes, this is true! Some dog breeds like Basenji, Greyhound, Shiba Inu, Cairn terrier, Viszla are likely to bond more easily with a person that provides more attention and care. These breeds befriend and socialize with others more smoothly and take less time to revert love in comparison to other breeds. 

Person Who Give them More Treats

Who doesn’t love food and more if it is a treat? Mind you your dog looooovvvess them too. They form a positive bonding with the person who gives him treats and his special food more often. Dogs love to stay in the company of such a person because they know they would be getting a treat if they stay friendly to that person. So, make sure you are the one who feeds him more of his most-liked dishes and treats.

Hope you got a fair idea why dogs bond with that one person more than others. They are just like us and need the same kind of attention, love, caressing, fun and lots of treats just as we do. If you become that person for him, he will share the most stable and trustful bond with your furry munchkin. Just express the love you have for him. That’s the trick!

​One animal whose joints have to bear jerks the most are Cats. They love to jump and explore things. It is very common to see cats leaping from one tree to another exploring their prey or things of interest. They do have a flexible spine and muscles, however, the joints definitely have to bear the grunt. Due to instinctual jumping, the wear and tear is high which easily makes them prone to fractures and joint problems. Thus to maintain the cat’s physical agility, joint supplements were formulated. These products provide the required nourishment to enhance the mobility of joints and upkeep the cat’s overall physical health. 

​Here are the 5 most amazing joint supplements that will be just perfect for your cat.  

Joint Guard For Cats

This nutrition supplement contains Glucosamine Hydrochloride and Sodium Chondroitin Sulphate. These two components prevent the degeneration of cartilage and promote cell growth acting synergistically. It effectively treats joint issues like injury, degraded joint system and arthritis. And, regular use of joint guard  reduces pain and inflammation in joints.

SeaFlex Joint Function Health Supplement

Seaflex is an ideal chew for cats that relieves pain and stiffness in joints. Made from human grade ingredients like fishmeal, wholegrains, flax seeds, etc, this supplement has no side effects. It is in fact a very good source of omega-3 fatty acid that besides promoting joint smoothness, also increases the shine of your cat’s fur. Glucosamine and Chondroitin enhance the functioning of joints thus must be provided to cats from a very early stage. 

MobiFlex Mobility Supplement

This wonderful product has the joint and cartilage repairing ability. It contains Glycomega Plus Green Lipped Muscle Powder which is known to reduce the inflammation of sore joints. The active ingredients in the supplement also phases out arthritic symptoms. We recommend you to add this supplement to the meals of your growing cat to keep her joints healthy and active for longer.

Seraquin

Seraquin is formulated to increase cell growth in the deteriorating cartilage tissues of the ailing joints. It restores mobility in ageing cats and retains the normal joint function in young kitties. The product uses natural ingredients thus it doesn’t have any side effects. Apart from all these benefits, the product is highly palatable to cats. 

Arthrimed Powder

Very easy to administer to your beloved kitty, this powdered formula is a boon for painful joints. Made with high quality ingredients, Arthrimed Powder releases stiffness and pain of the adjoining tissues.

​Adopting a rescue dog is a great deed and the dog you have rescued would be thankful to you for giving him a new life. However, there may be many health issues, which your new furry pal may be dealing with. Out of multiple health problems, flea infestation is the most common condition found in rescue pets. 

If you find bald spots, constant itching and scratching, black specks on fur then these may be the symptoms of flea infestations. In the absence of flea treatment, the condition may become severe. At the same time, your vet may help you know your dog’s status on heartworm and worm infection. 

Common Health Problems in Rescue Dog 

Flea Infestation 
The presence of fleas and ticks are common among rescue dogs. To relieve your new pet from nasty fleas use any good flea control product such as Frontline plus, Capstar or Nexgard, and clean your house regularly to disrupt the flea life cycle present in your home environment. 

Intestinal Infection 
Internal infection or intestinal infection is also common among rescue dogs. It is caused by worms such as roundworm, tapeworm, hookworm and whipworm. Consult your vet to check whether your dog is affected by these intestinal parasites or not.  Use wormers such as Drontal for protecting your pet from internal parasites. 

Skin Infection 
As rescue dogs are not protected by any flea preventive, they become vulnerable to external parasites and thus exposed to multiple skin problems. These skin issues are the result of excessive itching done by the pet due to itching sensation caused by fleas living on his body. 

The pet would further lose his fur and may suffer from flea allergy dermatitis. The solution to this problem again lies in making the pet flea free through flea preventive.

Stress
Due to the troubled past life of the rescued dog, he may behave in an uncommon way or look like a shy or very aggressive dog at times. As a pet parent, keep an eye on your dog’s behavior and spend time with him to make him feel comfortable and a part of the family. 

The state of rescue dogs is not good as there are many who are homeless and waiting for a person to come and make them part of their family. Your new partner will always be grateful to you for adding value and care to his life. 

One of the most important parts of being a pet owner is looking out for your pet’s health and well-being. Because a dog can’t tell you when something is wrong, it’s your job to check for any potential signs or symptoms of health issues. There might be some clear indications that can help you decide if your dog is suffering from arthritis or not. 
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Arthritis can affect one or more joints anywhere in the body. However, the most common joints affected in dogs are the hips, knees, shoulders, and elbows. Let’s have a look at the treatment options you can opt for if your dog is affected by Arthritis. 

• Take your dog for regular checkups so that your veterinarian can monitor your pet’s arthritis and make necessary adjustments to the treatment plan.
• You can decrease the load on your dog’s feet by keeping him in a fit and healthy shape. The best way to do this is by feeding your dog with the right amount of high-quality food.
• You can help your dog relieve pain by using pain medication such as disease-modifying osteoarthritis (DMOADs) or Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Talk to your veterinarian before giving your dog any medication.
• If your dog’s arthritis is at advanced state, surgery may be an option.
• Some other precautions that can help an arthritic dog are: providing soft supportive bedding for his achy joints, putting down a carpet as well as secure rugs to help him get traction while walking, use ramps to get up to a bed or in and out of a car.
• To improve your dog’s joint mobility and support better joint function, you can also use glucosamine and chondroitin supplements.
• Cold and damp conditions can aggravate arthritis so make sure you keep your dog warm and dry as much as possible.
• A massage can definitely help increase your dog’s flexibility, circulation, and sense of well-being. So, ask your vet for a professional recommendation.
• Acupuncture isn’t just for people. The painless technique has shown some success in animal suffering from arthritis.

 
The time has come when we pay extra care to our dog’s health. You can try and be watchful for any signs of degenerative diseases that might be affecting your dog’s health. Let’s promote the idea of supporting structurally sound and fit dogs.

​Taking care of a senior cat involves special care. A cat aged 10 or above needs to be given extra care and attention. Therefore, with the aim of helping a cat parent in taking care of his/her senior kitty, we present you 5 priorities to keep in mind to provide the best care to your aging cat.

​Schedule Regular Vet Visits
Routine vet check-ups are important to stay updated on the current state of your cat’s body. The vet will examine your kitty’s bodily health and check if your cat is battling with any underlying disease.  

At the same time, he can guide you about making any changes to your cat’ diet to improve the quality of the food served to her. 

Feed Your Cat Ideal Diet
Diet plays an important role when it comes to taking care of a senior cat. Ideally, you should consult your vet to determine an ideal diet plan for your cat depending on her weight, age and breed. However, it is always safe to feed your kitty a balanced diet, which contains appropriate amount of protein and that do not contributes to weight gain.

Take Care of Her Grooming Requirements
Make sure that your kitty has easy access to water. Provide her a comfortable and appropriate litter box. And, do not forget to brush her teeth regularly as dental issues are most common among senior pets. 

Monitor Your Cat’s Health and Behavior

Take note of your senior cat’s behavior. See if she is struggling with the stairs and thus needs assistance. Consult your vet if you notice any uncommon behavior in your feline. That may be an indication of any underlying disease, which your cat may be suffering from. 

At the same time do not shout on your old kitty if you find her behavior irritating. 

Add Joint Care Supplements to Your Cat’s Diet

Joint care supplements that contain Glucosamine and Chondroitin are very helpful in alleviating the pain of an arthritic cat. You can help your senior cat manage her pain by adding joint supplements such as Joint Guard or Arthrimed Powder to her diet.

Heartworm disease is a very common and dangerous disease dogs suffer from. If early steps are not taken to protect your furry pal from this disease, it may lead to critical situation. Some pet parents think that their indoor dogs are safe and do not require any preventive measure to protect them against heartworms. It’s a false assumption. Many veterinarians suggest that every dog should be on heartworm prevention for an entire year. Here is a brief on heartworm disease and why preventive measures are far better than treatment.

What is Heartworm?

Heartworms are deadly parasites. Heartworms are transmitted by a mosquito. When a mosquito bites an infected animal the immature heartworm enters the mosquito body. Within two weeks, the immature heartworm (microfilariae) develops into infective larvae within the body of mosquito. As soon as a mosquito comes in contact with a healthy dog, it bites the dog and transmits the infective larvae inside the dog’s body. Within 6 months these larvae mature into adult heartworms in dog’s body. It travels through the dog’s body reaching the blood vessels and damages the blood vessels. As a result, heart rate lowers. When the pumping of heart decreases, it results into major lung and heart disease.

Symptoms of Heartworm

Symptoms are not easily visible at an initial stage. Over the period of time the signs are visible such as :

• Difficult breathing
• Lethargic
• Weight loss
• Dry cough
• Allergic reaction

Why Prevention Is Better Than Treatment?

Preventive measures are comparatively cheaper and less stressful for your dog than treatment. Preventive measures are easy to implement and are not at all painful compared to treatment. But prior to preventive measures your dog needs to be checked once whether he or she is infected with heartworms or not. A simple blood test is done to detect the heartworm infection in a dog. If the result comes negative you can start the preventive measure which includes the following:

Regular Blood Test

Your vet will advise you to go for some regular blood test. A regular test will help to diagnose the disease.

Preventive Medication

There are various products widely used as preventive treatments that are available on the market. Some top most products which are highly effective, safe and easy to administer are Advantage Multi (Advocate), Comfortis Plus and Heartgard Plus.  

Dog Exposure To Mosquito: Restrict your dog’s exposure to the area where chances of getting mosquito bite is more. You can even use the product like k9 Advantix to kill and repel mosquito. This will protect your dog from a mosquito bite.

Heartworm disease is quite difficult to recognize at an early stage that’s why it is always suggested to take the preventive measures.

There is a wide awakening among cat parents to protect their feline from heartworm disease. Heartworm cases in feline are also on the rise and are more reported than earlier owing to vet visits. Until now, most of the pet parents think of heartworm as a syndrome prevalent in dogs only. While, this thought does carry weight in the sense that compared to canine, a feline is less vulnerable to heartworm parasite. Her immune system is more adaptable to fight heartworm parasite-Dirofilaria immitis as compared to dog. A feline houses heartworm for not more than three years. On the other hand, this period extends to seven years in dog.

There is no denying the fact that heartworm is a disease, which troubles our furry pals the most. Yet there is equal truth in the fact that a feline needs to be, protected from heartworm to ensure complete overall well-being of hers. A cat parent cannot afford to neglect this aspect of her feline just by relying on the statistics, which makes the disease uncommon for cats.

Therefore, to neutralize the risk posed by heartworm in cats, prevention is the only best policy to keep this syndrome at bay from a feline’s life.

Cat Heartworm Basics

The parasite called Dirofilaria Immitis cause heartworm in cats as well as dogs. This happens when a mosquito infected by the same heartworm parasite-Dirofilaria immitis, bites a gullible cat and thus transmits the same infection to that cat’s body. The cycle continues when again a mosquito bites this infected cat and feed the same on another uninfected cat.

Now, the cat’s whose body is home to heartworm parasite, behaves in two way-

• If the immune system of the feline is strong enough, which in most cases ‘yes’ to resist this new development in her body- the heartworm parasite will die in due course of time.
• On the other hand, if the feline struggles to get rid of this parasite, the same heartworm will multiply in numbers and depending on duration of infestation, the cat will respond accordingly. If the cat comes under that 20% category, which is, gripped by this phenomenon, then chances of cardiac arrest and other health issues cannot be, written off.
  
  
• The symptoms, which an infected feline shows when battling with heartworm actually does not fully appears until the very last stage of the infection. When appeared, the cat parent would see her cat struggling with breathing, coughing and would notice a little change in the physical appearance of his cat, owing to weight loss. Additionally, cases of vomiting and lethargic behavior are also been reported in heartworm cats.
  

What To Do As A Cat Parent?

Above exchanged thoughts clears two things about heartworm in cats. One that the problem of heartworm in cats is less prevalent as compared to dog. At the same time, chances of heartworm in a feline cannot, be set aside. Secondly, the fatal nature of the disease makes it imperative for cat parents to take preventive measures for their cats to keep this syndrome away from their feline’s life.

The first thing in this regard, which a cat parent needs to do, is to go to his nearby vet to check for heartworm in his/her cat. The vet would diagnose the presence of heartworm in cat by conducting tests such as antibody and antigen tests. X-rays, ECG and urine analysis of the cat also help the vet to form conclusion on the presence of heartworm parasite in a cat.

If the cat found to be heartworm positive, the best method vets adopt is to give the infected cat some time to get rid of the heartworm on her own. During this time, the feline is required to be in touch with the vet at regular intervals. The reason for such practice adopted by the vet is due to the fact that heartworm parasite in a cat lives for not more than three years. Treatment in the form of surgery is also an option available for cat parents. However, that is less in practice.

As a cat parent the best way to deal with this menace is, to include some heartworm preventives in, your cat’s life. Products such as Senitel Spectrum or Advantage Multi are to name a few, which are part of heartworm prevention program in cats by most cat parents. Consult your vet for more details regarding cat supplies products and make your cat’s life heartworm proof.

The charm of a pet lies in its appearance. A pet’s coat and fur is what makes that appearance count. The outer skin and coat reflects about a pet’s bodily health.

A pet parent, to ensure, good health of his pet’s skin do need to take a wholesome approach. The nutrition and food aspect, grooming, environment, fleas and ticks, etc all need to take into account while taking care of your pet’s skin and coat.

A few basics to help you in improving the condition of your pet’s coat are as follows-

Eliminate Fleas And Ticks from Your Pet’s Life

Fleas and ticks are the most common enemy in a pet’s life. The miseries and discomfort it brings to a pet’s life is immense. The root cause of major skin allergies in pets comes from the bite of these pests. The presence of these blood-sucking parasites creates itching sensation in a pet’s body, making scratching and itching a routine activity of their day-to-day life.

Over, a period of time, this itchiness and scratching takes the form of chronic skin diseases commonly referred as Flea Allergy Dermatitis.

It becomes very important, on part of pet parents to ensure non-existence of fleas and ticks in their pet’s life. The solution to this menace lies in treating your pet on one hand and ensuring a clean and flea-free indoor and outdoor environment on the other hand.

Vacuum your house rigorously with hot water. Use insecticide for treating outdoor environment. At the same time, safeguard your pet with flea preventatives like Frontline Plus, Advantage, etc. Use Dap Collar for distancing ticks from your pet’s skin.

Nutrition

What you eat you becomes. The content of the food you serve to your pet very much determines the health of his coat. Like humans, they are also very allergic to some foods. Foods rich in fatty acids are good for the health of your pet’s coat.

If you find yourself in dilemma in this regard, consult your vet for an appropriate diet plan for your pet. However, an ideal pet diet includes balanced amount of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Do ensure that your pet is, hydrated most of the day. For this, place different water channels in the dwelling environment of your pet. Water is the best source for a healthy skin.

Grooming

A pet’s grooming is essential not only for the health of his skin, but also for his overall well-being. Pets, usually have the habit of cleaning themselves, especially if it is a feline.

However, grooming is an important part of pet parenting, which cannot be, ignored.

Caring For Your Pet’s Skin And Coat

A, pet well groomed is thought to be less exposed to scratching and itchiness. As a pet parent, through pet grooming you will be more aware about your pet’s body. If you find yourself to be busy or want to take professional help in this regard, then personal grooming is an option, open to you.

Grooming is a broad concept. It monitors the health of a pet by routine cleaning, bathing, brushing, trimming extra hair, nails, etc. Grooming also helps in reducing your pet’s shedding.  Overall, it is vital for the longevity of your pet.

Role Of A Veterinarian

To stay updated regarding your pet’s health and skin, regular vet visits becomes important.

If you observe any of the symptoms like excessive scratching, itching, rashes on your pet’s skin, or any change visible in your pet’s coat, do visit your vet. The more you took time to take action, the more the gravity of skin infection increases.

Taking above ideas into account, you can contribute to the health of your pet’s skin in a positive way.