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Home-made pet food naturally best

November 7, 2011 Leave a Comment

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The age-old and currently resurging culture of providing your pets with natural home-made food  is shrouded in misperceptions. These are carefully crafted by large marketing budgets of the influential multi-national pet food industry, out to stop this return to common sense. Some people even fear that that natural foods are nutritionally inferior or even dangerous and harmful. … [Read more...]

Four legs or two – is there a difference?

November 6, 2011 Leave a Comment

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Four legs or two, is there really a difference? Do our four legged companions have different nutritional needs? All beings rely on nutrition for their well-being, health and longevity. The essential components for nutrition include vitamins and minerals, protein, enzymes, omegas, amino acids and anti-oxidants. In preparing any healthy meal, there are two important … [Read more...]

Pet Talk 6: Natural Flea Remedies

October 21, 2011 Leave a Comment

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Great news that the toxic pesticide used in flea collars and dog shampoos is now banned.  The Department of Agriculture and the Legal Resource Centre have called for the pesticide Chlorpyrifos, the active ingredient in dog shampoos and flea collars, to be completely prohibited in South Africa. The other poisonous active ingredients used in many flea and tick repellents is … [Read more...]

Pet Talk part 5 – Modern dog companions adapt with humans

October 21, 2011 Leave a Comment

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Is your pet considered to be a domesticated wolf or wild dog? The answer to this important question will prescribe the diet that you should be feeding your dog and what the appropriate diet really is. The consequences of inferior diets are dire and affects your animal's behavior as well as general well-being, health and longevity. Where did the canine evolve from? Some … [Read more...]

How to solve your pet’s skin conditions

October 21, 2011 Leave a Comment

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Almost every pet suffers from some sort of skin condition. Even veterinarians are lost when it comes to treating skin allergies and 'hot spots' and many acknowledge the severity of this ailment. Treating with cortisone or changing to another flavour of processed food will not solve the problem. Skin allergies and conditions can be cured. All that is required is a holistic … [Read more...]

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