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"She's not fat, she's fluffy."
In Sophie's case (a new patient at the Royal Treatment Veterinary Center), she is most certainly fluffy (and all sorts of adorable). However, this isn't always the case for a lot of companion animals. With over half of the pets in the United States overweight, it's becoming more and more difficult for us to discern between fat and "fluffy". You can ensure your pet maintains a healthy weight by: 1. Feeding less than it says on the can or package! If you're already doing that--feed even less!* 2. Reducing carbohydrates 3. Exercising (and when you aren't, feed less!) 4. Remember that food does not equal love. Think of every treat you give your pet as if it were a candy bar. If you ate candy bars all day, how big would you be? 5. Paying attention to poop! Adult dogs be pooping 1-2 times per day. If they are going more than this, you may need to feed less food. 6. "A dog should have a defined edge to the rib cage, a waist, and hips. You should be able to feel the ribs without applying too much pressure on the chest." -Dr. Barbara Royal 7. Ruling out any hormonal imbalance or adrenal dysfunction. These illnesses can make losing weight hard. If you're doing everything right and your pet is still...fluffy...consult with your vet to make sure there isn't an underlying cause. *Remember that weight loss for our feline friends should always be done slowly and carefully. They are at a much greater risk for developing other illnesses (like hepatic lipidosis) if we try to get them to lose weight too quickly. Discuss how to best reduce food with your veterinarian. We here at RAHU love fluffy pets, but we love HEALTHY pets even more! CAT TREES
These are great for multi-cat households. They offer a secure space and textures that are much more appropriate for claw maintenance! Purchase here COCONUT OIL What can't coconut oil do? A superb medium chain fatty acid and a wonderful topical. This oil can do it all! Purchase here THE ESSENTIAL POCKET GUIDE TO PET FOOD The perfect assistant to creating a well balanced diet for your feline friend. Purchase here THE ROYAL TREATMENT By Dr. Royal This book is the perfect gift for anyone who has a pet, is thinking about adopting one for the first time, or someone who just loves amazing stories about animals! Purchase here VETERINARY ER KIT Packed with all the essentials, this ER kit is the perfect solution to that toe nail you cut too close on Saturday night. The right tools. Right now. Purchase here FOOD DEHYDRATOR Make your own healthy treats from home! Using organs or muscle meat, a dehydrator can help you make high quality, healthy treats in a matter of hours! Purchase here SARDINES A super tasty way to help add in omegas to your cat's diet. This food not only provides nutrients, it's also a great way to stimulate the appetite and enhance your feline friend's diet. Purchase here ORGANIC CAT COLLAR Purchase here THE TRAINABLE CAT By John Bradshaw and Sarah Ellis This is a great book that includes information about behavior and fun human-cat interaction! Purchase here CAT DANCER TOY Play can help your feline friend stimulated and fit! Using a cat dancer toy (made in the U.S.A.) can help cater to your indoor cat's predatory instincts. Purchase here RAHU MEMBERSHIP A good gift for any animal lover - Stay informed with all the latest information on how to keep your pet wildly healthy! Join here 101 REASONS TO GET OUT OF BED By Natasha Milne and Dr. Barbara Royal Those who effect positive change in the world are driven by passion and inspiration. Through the stories of these individuals, we too can be inspired to help our beautiful earth. Purchase here THE ESSENTIAL POCKET GUIDE TO PET FOOD
The perfect assistant to creating a well balanced diet for your canine pal. Purchase here THE ROYAL TREATMENT By Dr. Royal This book is the perfect gift for anyone who has a pet, is thinking about adopting one for the first time, or someone who just loves amazing stories about animals! Purchase here VETERINARY ER KIT Packed with all the essentials, this ER kit is the perfect solution to that toe nail that you cut too close on Saturday night. The right tools. Right now. Purchase here FOOD DEHYDRATOR Make your own healthy treats from home! Using organs or muscle meat, a dehydrator can help you make high quality, healthy treats in a matter of hours! Purchase here RAW BONES Your pup will be so happy to get their paws on this yummy treat! Purchase here ORGANIC DOG BED Give your pup a comfy place to get cozy during the cold weather, but be sure to avoid allergenic fillers like cedar! Purchase here RAW BISTRO TREATS Purchase here PLANET DOG COLLARS, HARNESSES, AND LEASHES Purchase here COCONUT OIL What can't coconut oil do? A superb medium chain fatty acid and wonderful topical. This oil can do it all! Purchase here THE DIVINITY OF DOGS By Jennifer Skiff A wonderful read about the bond between humans and their animal counterparts. This book will surely raise your spirit! Purchase here 30 DAYS TO A WELL-MANNERED DOG By Tamar Geller Give your pup the gift of good manners this season! Tamar Geller's book helps create a more harmonious relationship between you and your canine companion. Purchase here RAHU MEMBERSHIP A good gift for any animal lover - Stay informed with all the latest information on how to keep your pet wildly healthy! Join here 101 REASONS TO GET OUT OF BED By Natasha Milne and Dr. Barbara Royal Those who effect positive change in the world are driven by passion and inspiration. Through the stories of these individuals, we too can be inspired to help our beautiful earth. Purchase here As we welcome the holidays, we decorate our homes by bringing the outdoors in. With trees, flowers and more, you may notice your furry friend munching on leaves. Please be mindful that some of these plants (like sharp pine needles or poinsettias) may be toxic and potentially harmful if ingested.
While we don't have an absolute answer for why animals that are carnivores would eat grass, it does make sense. Carnivores in the wild would eat the tummies of their prey, (which would contain grasses and vegetable matter) so their gastrointestinal (GI) tract would expect some amount of greens. Live grasses contains healthy fibers that can help the GI tract maintain a healthy biome and motility. They also contain vitamins, phytonutrients, chlorophyll, folate, and antioxidants that can help the body's immune system fight cancer and decrease inflammation. Grasses can help dogs and cats avoid hairballs from hair that they eat, help them manage GI parasites, and help rid them of some GI irritants. Animals who eat grass to the point of vomiting are either reacting to some illness or toxin, are trying to get it out of their system, have a nutritional imbalance, a need for more fresh protein (thick-bladed grasses smell like protein after a rain), or some hyperacidity that they are trying to manage. Too much vomiting is not healthy so it's best to look at the nutrition, fiber content of the food and freshness of the food to try to stop the behavior. Some people try adding fresh greens that they get at the grocery store or some fiber like ground psyllium to the diet. Sometimes even well fed animals will eat some grass because it is a natural behavior. Be careful not to let pets eat any toxic houseplants or any grasses that have any pesticide or herbicide on them as those can be toxic to pets – – even after they have dried. With these tips, we hope you and your little carnivore can have a safe and happy holiday this year! |
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