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Dog Supplements and Their Benefits
Premium pet foods that are designed for puppy growth and health maintenance supply all the needed vitamins and minerals to sustain normal growth, provided the puppy or dog eats it well. But at times, certain conditions like itchy skin or hip and joint stiffness require additional nutritional care. That's where supplements come in and a wide variety of vitamins, minerals and supplements & Read more »
Latest articles on dogs
The Truth About Dog Dental Care
Believe it or not, an estimated 80 percent of all dogs show signs of significant tooth decay, which could easily be avoided with regular dog dental care. Though it may sound like a chore, proper dental care is as easy as feeding a GREENIES® dental chew once a day — one of the most important things you can do for & Read more »
Teeth Cleaning on a Budget
For Pet Parents on a budget, at-home teeth cleaning tools and treats, like GREENIES® Dental Chews, are effective solutions for maintaining your pet’s dental hygiene. A routine teeth brushing and a daily GREENIES® Dental Chew, packed with protein, dietary fibers, antioxidants and nutrients that deter plaque and tartar, will help keep your pet’s mouth clean and healthy. Often times, when budget & Read more »
Dental Duties: Maintaining Your Dog's Oral Hygiene
Dental Duties: Maintaining Your Dogs’ Oral Hygiene Regardless of whether it’s true that “a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s mouth,” dogs require dental hygiene maintenance much like humans do. Here’s how to tackle the task of keeping your dog’s pearly whites up to par. Add Dental Chews to your Dog’s Daily Routine What dog doesn’t love a good treat? There’s no & Read more »
Latest articles on cats
Tips to Acquaint Your Cat with the Carrier
As many Pet Parents know all too well, traveling with a cat can be a chaotic, emotional experience. PetSmart’s Director of Veterinary Services Robyn Jaynes, DVM, offers tips on making your next trip – whether it’s across the country or across town – a little less painless. Using a Cat Carrier Get the carrier out days in advance so that the cat has & Read more »
The Catnip Connection
Catnip naturally stimulates cats -- they can eat it, lick it, and roll around in it. The herb acts as a non-addictive hallucinogen, the effects of which generally last about 15 minutes. For reasons we don't yet understand, catnip doesn't affect all cats, and it usually has a stronger affect on adult and older cats than it does on kittens. You can & Read more »
Attack Cat: How to Cope with an Aggressive Feline
Cat scratches hurt. Be careful not to inadvertently teach your cat to scratch your hands. Don't roughhouse with your cat. If you let your cat grip your hands with its claws when you play, your cat will think that it's okay to scratch your hands. Usually, a simple "no" used consistently is enough to keep your cat from clawing your & Read more »
