url=’http://animalcentral.net/blog/breed-basics-36/’;Welcome to Breed Basics where each week we will highlight a breed of dog to assist clients in finding the canine companion best suited to their lifestyle. We encourage potential pet owners to responsibly research dog breeds prior to purchase or adoption. If there is a breed you are considering, or are simply curious about, [...]
url=’http://animalcentral.net/blog/february-is-national-pet-dental-health-month/’;It is time once again to encourage owners to fight the bad breath blues! February is National Pet Dental Health Month. Many owners visit a dentist on an annual or semi-annual basis while their pets’ dental health goes unnoticed. Gingivitis, broken teeth, and plaque build-up are common problems faced by pets every day. Prevention of [...]
url=’http://animalcentral.net/blog/wednesday-wisdom-50/’;Fun facts for you to share with your friends to get you through the end of the week!! The spots on each giraffe are distinctive to that animal alone. Because of this, people who are familiar with giraffes (such as researchers), can often identify each animal merely by recognizing their spot patterns. [...]
url=’http://animalcentral.net/blog/apple-cider-vinegar-and-your-feathered-friend/’;Many holistic treatments can be beneficial in regards to animals, especially birds, that may be more sensitive to traditional medications. One such treatment involves the use of apple cider vinegar (ACV). ACV has many vitamins such as beta-carotene, minerals like potassium, and other nutrients and substances to improve the health of your bird. ACV can [...]
url=’http://animalcentral.net/blog/pet-of-the-week-47/’;Pet’s Name: Lola Hi, my name is Lola, and I am a 5 ½ year old beagle/lab mix. My mom adopted me at 12 weeks old from a rescue organization. She stopped at an adoption fair on a whim and there I was…she said that it was love at first sight! My most favorite [...]
url=’http://animalcentral.net/blog/breed-basics-35/’;Welcome to Breed Basics where each week we will highlight a breed of dog to assist clients in finding the canine companion best suited to their lifestyle. We encourage potential pet owners to responsibly research dog breeds prior to purchase or adoption. If there is a breed you are considering, or are simply curious about, [...]
url=’http://animalcentral.net/blog/what-makes-a-bird-toy-great/’;Mental stimulation is very important to birds’ health. Having a variety of toys available to your pet bird will prevent boredom and can also assist your avian friend with keeping their beak and nails in good condition. Rearranging your bird’s toys or rotating which toys are in your bird’s cage can help prevent boredom without [...]
url=’http://animalcentral.net/blog/wednesday-wisdom-49/’;Fun facts for you to share with your friends to get you through the end of the week!! A cow produces around 200,000 glasses of milk in her lifetime.
url=’http://animalcentral.net/blog/harrison%e2%80%99s-bird-food/’;Proper nutrition is as important to the health of your bird as it is to your own health. Birds that spend their life eating “junk food” are more likely to encounter complications with their health and livelihood. A majority of commercial and homemade diets stimulate breeding and egg production, which may result in calcium deficiency, [...]
url=’http://animalcentral.net/blog/pet-of-the-week-46/’;Pet’s Name: Sunny Hi, my name is Sunny, and I’m an 8 year old golden retriever. My family got me two months ago from Golden Retriever Freedom Rescue. The rescue saved me from a shelter in Nebraska, and they think I was a puppy mill mom, but now I have a great family to [...]