Pet Cat Lovers

Pet Cat Lovers

Microbials or Probiotics - A Smashing Tip for Dog and Cat Lovers

 

It just makes so much sense to do your due diligence when choosing your pets source of nourishment, their food, for the rest of their lives. A factor has been proven over and over again and it is not all pet foods are equal. Some of the products are manufactured to make money with little or no concern for the animals to which the product will be fed. But an extremely important fact gets over looked most of the time. Is your pet's lower digestive tract in the best condition to absorb the goodness and vital nutrients from what ever food you choose for your pet, no matter which one it is?

 

There are so many factors that affect your pet's ability to digest and absorb the goodness in the food during your pet's life. Their health, of course, their stress level, have they been on antibiotics, what other animals are they in contact with, as all our pets do like to sniff, their hereditary factors and even the health of their mother when the puppies were born are all factors that will affect the ability to absorb the goodness and vital nutrients in the digestive tract. This problem, as stated in the list of items above, can start as early as your pet's date of birth and continues throughout their lives and addressing them will help yor pet have a happy, healthy life with more energy.

 

My passions are travelling and German Shepherd dogs. Breeding and showing German Shepherds has been a hobby of mine for many years and as some of the dog fancy know, this breed has had it`s share of problems over the years but then again, which breed hasn`t had some difficulties.

 

As pet owners, breeders and exhibitors and the people who benefit from our pet`s loyalty, devotion and their ability to please us when all else has failed, it is our responsibility to do whatever we can do to provide our pets with what they cannot provide for themselves and that is a healthy digestive tract which is able to give them the vital nourishment from the food that is being fed to them by their owners.

 

It seems like a fair enough bargain but our pets will continue to give us their love and devotion whether we give back to them or not. Our pets don`t ask for bargains.

 

Without getting too scientific, the solution to our pet`s dilemma is called microbials or probiotics, a group of natural products assembled to help your pets, from birth to passing, maintain a healthy digestive tract which is capable of absorbing as much vital nutrients as that animal is capable of absorbing to ensure a happy and vitally healthy life.

 

But your due diligence does not end with choosing your pet`s food. Numerous independent studies have proven that many of the so called animal microbials, canine, feline and others, do not contain what they say the product contains on the label and does not do what the product says it will do in it`s advertising.

 

So, in summary, there is a product that can assist your pet greatly in it`s absorption of the vital nutrients in the food that you feed to your pets on a daily basis and thus, help them to a happier and healthier life. They are called microbials or probiotics, these words refer to the same products. But ``caveat emptor`` or buyer beware! The same problem that is present in the manufacture of pet food exists in the manufacture of microbials and probiotics. All these products are not as they are stated to be and have been proven to be as such by independent study. I will leave you with one final word `FASTRACK`.

 

 

 

About the Author

 

Bruce Pickett has been exhibiting and breeding German Shepherd dogs for over 20 years and in that time has learned a few things that will help to give your pets a healthier and happier life. If you want to get more information to help your pet, call 905-342-3750, go to http://www.ontariomicrobials.com or email brucepickett@sympatico.ca .

For Cat Lovers

Pet Cat Lovers

Books For Cat Lovers: How About A Guide for the First Time Cat Owner?

 

Cats have been around for a very long time. You have heard about cats being domesticated for the last 10,000 years. (They were worshiped in Egypt!) Most modern day cats are versions of African wildcats and have many different characteristics and looks as wells as personality traits. Cats can be very well trained pets and companions. When you are looking for books for cat lovers, you need to ensure that you are getting the very best information about all the different breeds as well as all the tips to take care of these purfect animals!

 

When you first start looking for a feline companion, important decisions can be made right then. It is not all that difficult to find kittens in this world, however, where you get your pet and when you get him should be of prime import. Always try to visit the litter of kittens before you accept any kitten. You will be able to see the brothers and sisters and gauge their temperament as well as view the mother and her's. You will be able to gauge the health of the entire family and the surroundings they grew up in. Any good books for cat lovers will list conditions that are to be admired and those to stay away from.

 

The health of your cat should be one of your top priorities. Cats can live to ripe old ages. One of the oldest cats in the world "Cream Puff" lived to the age of 38. However, in order for your feline buddy to get anywhere close to that, you need to ensure that you have given him the correct vaccinations on a regular basis and in a timely manner.

 

The inoculations that I am talking about are the ones such as feline leukemia OR the equivalent to human AIDS: FIV (feline immunodeficiency Virus). You will need to check in with your pet's vet on a regular basis, and since their bills can get fairly costly, you might also want to look into pet insurance. Any number of the books for cat lovers will have some additional information about these topics.

 

Cats, as you may know or have guessed are notoriously playful animals. They are very inquisitive as well. They need to scratch something in order to 'shed' their claws. If you do not want them to scratch your furniture, invest in a 'scratch post'. This usually wood covered with carpet material. They do looove this! Any little toys that they can bat around will keep them amused for various amounts of time, however they really love to wrestle with you from time to time as well. Many books for cat lovers will address this subject in much more detail

 

The biggest concern that you have on an on-going basis is the cats food. The food is, just like for you, integral in the health and well-being of your companion. Believe it or not, milk products should not be given all the time! Cats do not have the necessary digestive enzymes needed to break down the milk, similar to lactose-intolerant people! A quality tinned meat along with some dry biscuits is a recommended diet. And of course plenty of fresh water!

 

The most complete Books For Cat Lovers will go into all of these subjects as well as much more than you need to know to treat your buddy like the buddy he is!

 

About the Author

 

 

Mickey has for many of his 55 years owned Cats and Kittens (while his wife owns dogs). They are the best type of pet to own as they will always be perfect little ladies and gentlemen. Please go to: http:squidoo.com/cat-owners/ for an interesting look at cat owners and the benefits from Cat ownership!

Please go to: http://www.newcatownerguide.petsforlife.info to read about the perfect e-book for the best pet in the world. This e-book will help explain the ins and outs of Cat ownership!