Health Conditions
- April 08, 2024
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- April 05, 2024
Our dogs health and wellbeing is of paramount importance and one main aspect of our dogs health is their musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments. In this blog post, we'll explore how incorporating Omega-3 essential fatty acids and herbs into your dog's diet can contribute to optimal musculoskeletal health.
Understanding your dogs musculoskeletal health
The musculoskeletal system plays a vital role in our dog's ability to move, run, jump, and maintain an active lifestyle. Factors such as age, breed, genetics and lifestyle can impact the health of our dog's bones and joints. Common musculoskeletal issues in dogs include arthritis, hip dysplasia, and general joint stiffness & inflammation, which if left untreated can be painful and can lead to additional inflammatory type health issues. - April 04, 2024
Ensuring the health and well being of our pets is our top priority. One crucial aspect of their health that often goes unnoticed until a problem arises is dental care. Periodontal issues in dogs can lead to discomfort, pain, and expensive vet bills. However, there's a revolutionary 100% natural product in the UK market that's a game changer – Proflax Plaque Patrol. This holistic dental care solution not only keeps your dog's teeth clean but also addresses a range of periodontal conditions, making it a unique and essential addition to your pet care routine.
Causes of Dental Conditions
Dietary Factors : The type of food your dog consumes can impact their oral health. A diet consisting of soft or sticky foods may contribute to plaque formation.
- February 29, 2024
Allergies in dogs and cats are common with an array of symptoms; so what causes these symptoms and what changes could you make?
Allergies in dogs and cats are an abnormally intense / overreaction of the immune system to something that is normally harmless to the body, known as an allergen. Your pet may be born with sensitivities or for other pets, allergies are acquired over several years of continual exposure to the allergen.
Your pet, each day will also come across hundreds of harmless substances or particles, which are all part of the normal environment and which are not harmful. Under normal circumstances your pet’s immune system will recognise these and not see them as unwelcome invaders. However,
- February 29, 2024
Some hints to help pets stay safe and well in Summertime
Following the miserable Winter we have had, it’s hard to remember that we do sometimes get hot summery weather in the UK, but we do and here are a few hints to help pets stay safe and well in Summertime.
- Check regularly for fleas and ticks on the skin, and look out for adders when walking in country areas.
- If you are leaving your pet at home for several hours, make sure there is a cool room or area available – leave a fan on if necessary, and also plenty of water.
- If you are leaving
- February 29, 2024
Spring is in the air and with the days getting longer we are able to spend that much needed time outdoors with our pets. However for some of us spring means allergies and we are not alone, dogs and cats can also suffer as a result of the increased pollen in the air at this time of year.
Although allergies can strike at any time of year and can be caused by a number of things including food, cleaning chemicals and dust mites, spring is a time when pet allergies can be at their worst and these allergies tend to be caused by outdoor triggers such as grasses, tree shrub, pollens, farm crops such as cereals, oil seed rape, mould spores and ragweed.
Unlike humans whose allergy symptoms are usually respiratory, symptoms to watch out for in dogs and cats are most often skin-related including itchiness,
- February 29, 2024
Your dog has itchy, sore paws? So what can you do? At Healthful Pets we have a range of natural products to help soothe your dog's itchy paws. Here are some suggestions:-
Wildwash Pro Magic Paw Balm:
WildWash Magic Paw Balm contains only human grade ingredients of Sweet Almond Oil, Frankincense and Kanuka which is a super conditioning paw treatment for your dogs’ cracked, dry and rough paws and help form a barrier to protect them from everyday wear and tear.
This paw balm can also be used on:
- hotspots or dry itchy spots
- February 28, 2024
With summer here and holidays planned with their pets, all too often motion sickness can make, even a short trip, stressful for both your pet and you. Find out what you can do to help.
What are the typical signs of travel sickness?
Some typical signs of dog travel sickness include; restlessness, panting, whining, excessive drooling, yawning, vomiting and listlessness. Generally dogs will outgrow motion sickness but some dogs won’t and may need assistance to make their journey less distressing.
- February 02, 2024
Intestinal Worms in Dogs and Cats
There are many types of worms (known as intestinal parasites) that can get into your dog's and cat's GI tract. However some dogs and cats are more vulnerable than others, with an increased risk of contracting an intestinal parasite.
The different types of worms can also affect your dogs in different ways as the symptoms of each type of worm vary as well as the way in which dogs are infected. In the UK, the most common intestinal worms are; roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms and whipworms.
Let's look in detail at each of these worms:-
- January 16, 2024
The cold weather can be problematic for any pet suffering from arthritis, as pain and stiffness can intensify in winter which can be an excruciating burden to deal with on a daily basis. When cartilage between your dog’s joints degrades, this can cause painful swelling and stiffness. The simple act of moving often becomes an unbearable chore. Arthritis is more common in senior dogs, but it can affect dogs of all breeds and ages. So to reduce pain and help your dog feel more comfortable, here are a few steps you can take as those temperatures drop.
Keep your dog warm
Providing warmth is one of the most important things you can do for