Owner: Halo Purely For Pets URL:http://blog.halopets.com Join Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:28:07 -0500 Rating:0 Site Description: Halo is the place to go for holistic pet care. You’ll find everything from expert natural pet care advice to dog food recipes. Your pet health questions are answered with the Ask A Vet feature. Site statistics:Click here
New Halo Pet Health Podcast 2008-06-17 08:28:41 Now you can get expert pet advice delivered straight to your iPod! In an effort to continually bring you the best information on pet health and natural pet care, Halo is introducing a podcast. Upcoming episodes will focus on topics that are important to those interested in the growing world of holistic pet care.
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Ask a Vet: Cushing’s Disease in Dogs 2008-06-17 07:37:10 Q: My dog is a 10 year old English Bulldog. He was diagnosed with Cushing’s Disease. Currently he is taking Lysodren and we are changing his diet. Can you recommend anything we should do to help him get better?
A: Cushing’s Disease is a complex hormonal disorder that affects many body systems. Often these dogs [...]
Ask a Vet: Help with Human and Pet Obesity 2008-06-16 07:26:26 Q: Hi, I am looking for some names of doctors that treat both pets and people with obesity. Any information that you have on this subject would be amazing.
A: Your best bet is a university-based nutritionist that deals with both human and pet obesity. Most universities have comparative medicine departments and nutrition departments and [...]
Dog Friendly Travel Tips 2008-06-13 09:01:10 Count your dog in this summer when you make your travel plans! Pet friendly hotels, campgrounds and other summer vacation facilities recognize that “family vacation” just wouldn’t be the same without Fido!
Being prepared will ensure your summer trip is a fabulous dog vacation as well! Things to keep in mind:
1. What type of [...] Read more:Friendly
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Ask a Vet: Dog Bladder Stones and Healthy Treats 2008-06-12 07:34:10 Q: When Maggie came to us, she had already been in two other homes. Both homes returned her to the breeder because she could not be house broken. When we got her, we noticed that she would go right where she stood, no matter where that was. I took her to my vet and he [...] Read more:Bladder
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Ask a Vet: Diet and Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs 2008-06-11 08:41:39 Q: My 13 year old beagle/terrier mix (34lbs) has diabetes and was also diagnosed six months ago with Inflammatory
Bowel Disease. I struggle every single day when trying to feed him in order for him to get his proper dosage of insulin on time. He LOVES chicken, but my vet believes that he is now [...]
Cat Games: Improve Cat Health While Having Fun 2008-06-09 13:39:49 It is no secret that pet obesity has become a problem for many of our fat cats and dogs. While the situation can be greatly helped by making sure our furry friends eat a healthy natural pet food diet, it is just as important to exercise our pets. For dogs, there are a [...] Read more:Games
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Natural Dog Food: Making the Switch 2008-06-06 13:18:55 A story from one of our Halo customers:
I had my dog, Lucky, on a premium brand dry dog food since I adopted him as a puppy. He seemed to like the taste and never gave me a problem with eating. However, after reading about the dangers of artificial coloring and by-products, I decided [...] Read more:Natural
Pet Grooming on a Budget 2008-06-02 11:15:09 With constantly rising gas prices and increasing electric bills, everyone is looking for ways to cut costs. While you certainly don’t want to skimp when it comes to caring for your pets, there are ways to save your pennies without sacrificing Fido’s well-being. One such method is to take care of basic dog [...] Read more:Grooming
Planning Pet Friendly Travel 2008-05-30 09:20:13 Want to include the family pet in this summer’s travel plans? Before you do so, it’s important to know the rules and regulations of your vacation spot when it comes to bringing your favorite pooch or kitty. Pet travel can be lots of fun, but it can turn into a real hassle if [...] Read more:Friendly
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Dog Sports: A Fun Way to Encourage Pet Health 2008-06-18 11:11:48 Exercise is a great way to have fun with your dog while keeping pet obesity under control. Those tired of playing the same old game of fetch, however, may be interested in checking out competitive dog sports as an exciting way to bond with your dog and keep his weight under control. There [...] Read more:Health
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Best Friends Leads Iowa Animal Rescue Efforts 2008-06-24 12:04:22 The devastating flooding throughout Iowa has caused harm to more than just its human inhabitants. Nearly 60 dogs and cats have been recently spotted clinging to rooftops, balconies and trees after their owners were forced to leave their homes rapidly.
In order to help save the frightened animals, Iowa’s Emergency Operations Center has [...] Read more:Animal
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Enter the Virtual Dog Show and Win Free Dog Food For a Year 2008-06-23 09:39:24 Does your dog have a smile that could light up a room? Maybe your pup has eyes that could melt hearts or a coat so silky that Hollywood actresses could only dream of having such lovely hair. Or perhaps he’s just got the biggest ears known to dog-kind. Whatever your pup’s claim [...] Read more:Dog Food
Pet Dogs with Culture: Italy to Allow Animals in Museums 2008-06-20 09:15:27 Europe has long been known for its pet friendly countries, as cities like Paris have welcomed dogs everywhere from restaurant tables to city shops. However, Tuscany, Italy
has had a long-standing ban on pets in public – a ban that is soon to be lifted.
A new law was recently passed that will allow [...] Read more:Allow
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“Pet Shop” takes on a whole new meaning in California’s dog-friendly mall 2008-07-08 09:29:32 Does your dog long to accompany you on an all day shopping spree? Think your choosy canine would like to select his own pet supplies? It may sound far-fetched, but four-legged visitors to Southern California
’s Fashion Island are afforded just that privilege, as the open-air shopping center is possibly the most dog-friendly mall [...]
Getting to the “root” of bad breath in dogs 2008-07-07 07:56:01 Does Rover suffer from doggie breath? Don’t waste your money on dog breath mints—they just mask the smell for a short time and do nothing to get to the root of the problem! The most common cause of bad breath in dogs is poor dental care. Plaque and tartar buildup, periodontal disease and gingivitis are [...]
Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July! 2008-07-04 11:05:28 Happy 4th of July to our all-American cats and dogs! Independence Day is a great time to enjoy some outdoor activities with our favorite furry friends, but be sure to keep your pets safe and protected from the heat. For some tips on how to keep your animals comfortable during fireworks displays, check [...] Read more:Happy
Ask A Vet: Lyme Disease in Dogs 2008-07-03 07:44:35 Q: We live in an area which is high risk for Lyme Disease. Our dog has been on a major brand tick and flea medication year round. We purchased the medication at our vet. Last week he showed a strong positive test to Lyme disease and is now on an antibiotic. His symptoms were [...]
Cats Need Company, Too 2008-07-02 08:06:06 The following post comes to us from guest blogger, Cat Sitter in the City. As a New York cat sitter, she writes a semi-daily blog about her experiences working with felines.
When I tell people I am a cat sitter, they always have questions.
What exactly do you do? That’s one of the queries, and people [...]
A Working Dog Is A Happy Dog 2008-07-01 13:15:29 The following post comes to us from guest blogger, Barbara, of the Agility Beagle Xsara blog. Xsara regularly competes in Agility trials in her home country, Slovenia, and sometimes abroad.
Getting a dog is easy for some people, but it wasn’t easy for me because my parents didn’t allow one. That’s why it took me [...] Read more:Happy
Pets and Fireworks: Handling Pet Anxiety on the 4th of July 2008-07-01 07:21:25 It is not uncommon for pets to experience anxiety or fear during the firework celebrations on July 4th. Here are some tips before the fireworks begin:
* Make sure your pet is inside in a safe and secure location so he cannot hurt himself or escape if he panics. Frightened pets are more [...] Read more:Fireworks
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Easy Dog and Cat Treats Straight From Your Kitchen 2008-06-27 13:09:37 Want to reward Fido for learning to sit and stay? Does Fluffy deserve a little something special just for being so cute today? It’s always nice to keep some natural pet treats on hand for just such occasions, but there are also a few foods right in your kitchen that can be used [...] Read more:Kitchen
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New Cat Food Bank Helps Those In Need 2008-06-26 12:31:11 The recent economic downturn has caused many Americans to cut back spending in any way they can – including pet care. Many animal shelters are experiencing an increase in pets being brought in because their owners simply cannot afford to pay for them anymore. In order to combat this trend, the Cat Adoption Team [...]
Pet Insurance — Is It Really Worth It? 2008-06-25 09:56:02 YES!
The pet insurance industry has grown and improved greatly in the last several years. There are now several pet insurance providers; each offering a range of competitively priced policies that can be tailored to an individual pet’s needs.
Before selecting an insurance plan, it is important for pet owners to research policy [...] Read more:Worth
Guest Editorial: Dangerous Dog Legislation 2008-07-22 11:39:27 A letter from one of our readers…
Dear Editor:
I discovered Halo products via the Ellen show several months ago, and I’ve been following the blog for several weeks now. After spending the weekend in Toronto, I decided to write in and see how people are feeling about dangerous dog legislation.
Ontario enacted a [...] Read more:Guest
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What I Always Knew… 2008-07-21 14:15:19 I am very excited to be part of the Halo blogging community! I look forward to providing you informative and entertaining articles about the animals in our lives, including vacationing with and without your pet, common dog behavior challenges and how to protect your pet during a disaster. You are likely [...]
Diagnosis: Canine Diabetes — What Now? 2008-07-17 14:06:52 Although it is likely to rock your world when you hear that your dog has diabetes….hold steady. Canine
diabetes is a very common dog health problem and your veterinarian can help you get your dog started on a regimen to manage his diabetes symptoms and keep him feeling great. Your dog should be eating [...] Read more:Diabetes
Esteban’s Grooming Ordeal 2008-07-16 08:48:24 Our roving reporter, Syl E. Goose, was roaming the streets yesterday, asking dogs their opinion on Halo’s Herbal Shampoo.
Syl E. Goose: We’re here today with Esteban, a Scottish Terrier from Vancouver, British Columbia. Esteban, I see your owner has a bottle of Halo Shampoo in her shopping bag. How do you like Halo’s [...] Read more:Grooming
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Dance goes to the dogs in Japan 2008-07-15 09:03:51 Some dogs just have to dance. At least that’s the case in Japan
, where doggy dance lessons have become the latest craze, according to a report from Reuters. In these courses, dogs are taught moves such as circling their owners and winding between their legs, in order to create choreographed dance routines set [...] Read more:Dance
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