Is there anything worse than watching your cat be more lethargic than usual, be uninterested in their favorite toy mouse, or even seeing them sneezing incessantly? Although their little sneezes can be quite adorable, what’s not adorable is your normally loving fur friend not feeling well.Much like you can, your cat can get sick due to a variety of external and internal factors, such as bacteria, v…
It's only natural that when you have pets, you do what you can to take good care of them, show them love, and make sure that they are happy for all of their lives. That is a simple wish that any caring pet owner would have for their pets: that they get to live long and happy lives. A huge component of pet care involves keeping up with their health and taking them to the veterinarian's office on oc…
When one hears “cats” and “herbs,” he or she typically thinks about catnip without hesitation. When a cat breathes in the unique aroma of this herb, specifically the active ingredient nepetalactone, they feel a sense of euphoria. Nepetalactone, an oil extract, binds to the cat’s olfactory receptors and stimulates neurons in the brain.To answer your next question, yes: cats get “high” off of catnip…
Do you take or have you ever taken supplements before? These can contain various vitamins, minerals, enzymes, botanicals, and other materials to “supplement” your diet. The ingredients in your supplements can have unparalleled and effective applications on your physical and even mental health.Just as these supplements can positively affect your life, they can create similar desirable effects on yo…
Professional and personal responsibilities, tight
schedules, deadlines, and demands stress even the best of us out, especially in
today’s fast-paced environment. Unfortunately, you aren’t the only one that
deals with stress.
As it turns out, man’s best friend is just as
susceptible to stress and anxiety and their negative effects as we are.
Luckily, identifying stressors and managing the…
Inulin, a type of indigestible polysaccharide fiber that is
found in several species of plants, is well known for its prebiotic properties---
meaning that it helps activate and nourish populations of beneficial bacteria
that preexist in the gut. Unlike most
forms of dietary fiber, inulin does not break down quickly in the digestive
process. Instead, it passes through the
stomach and enters…
