Cat Tips

Whether you have a dog or cat, if their crazy-high energy level is driving you up a tree and making you wonder if your house and furnishings will survive, here's great news about how to get them to calm down and limit their rowdiness to specific play times and places.

It's nature's special gift to you — and highly valuable for your animal companions too. Plays a key role in longevity. A 7-year study of 90 old to very old kitties links it to less disease, higher muscle mass, better body weight, better quality of life and significantly longer life span.

This is truly one of the worst, yet it's common in commercial foods. Not only is it a powerfully allergenic food that's difficult for many animals to digest, it also can harbor mycotoxins that can make your pet very ill and even cause cancer. Avoid it like the plague in both treats and foods.

In recent years, pets have enjoyed a 300% boost in this positive trend. That's a big plus for our beloved animal companions. And hey, even some industry insiders now acknowledge it, which constitutes a major awakening. Are you helping drive this new trend?

Your pet is less likely to be bothered by these germy things than you are. Unfortunately, the list of potential pathogens is long and risky. Because of the risk, it's critical to take these actions to safeguard your home.

Often characterized by vets as urgent but it's smart to know when urgent turns into an emergency, so you don't waste time when moments can define whether or not your pet loses her vision, or her eye. Plus, this simple trick can be a godsend as a quick prevention tool.