{"id":206,"date":"2010-04-03T10:32:46","date_gmt":"2010-04-03T15:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drterikelley.com\/?p=206"},"modified":"2012-10-01T07:11:29","modified_gmt":"2012-10-01T12:11:29","slug":"pets-are-people-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tractsinc.com\/wellness\/pets-are-people-too\/","title":{"rendered":"Pets Are People Too"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-211 alignright\" title=\"dogcat\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tractsinc.com\/wellness\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/dogcat.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"249\" \/>Well, not exactly. But, pets do add so much to our lives. They provide companionship, loyalty, and protection. In turn, they look to us for upkeep and nourishment. Most pet owners want the very best for their family friends.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>With cancer being the number one killer of cats and dogs and with the somewhat recent pet food scare, pet owners may be wondering if they can do better. One area to check would be pet food labels. Pet owners should refuse to purchase pet foods containing fillers, artificial flavors and artificial colors, and switch to quality pet foods like Solid Gold pet foods, canned and dried, available at specialty pet shops and health food stores.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Another area would be to supplement our pet\u2019s diet with:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Raw fruits and vegetables like zucchini, squash, carrots, apples, pears, and even sprouts and wheat grasses<\/li>\n<li>Omega-3 essential fatty acids, like Nordic Naturals Cod Liver pet formula<\/li>\n<li>MSM for good joint and connective tissue health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Supplements can be given on a rotating basis like kelp and essential oils for flea and tick prevention.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In addition, a little research might be helpful to avoid poisoning our pets. Substances harmful to pets:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Antifreeze<\/li>\n<li>Certain houseplants<\/li>\n<li>Chocolate<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning chemicals<\/li>\n<li>Xylitol, a sugar alcohol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To stay on top of the latest in preventative health for pets, log on to: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mercolahealthypets.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.mercolahealthypets.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Good to read: Dr. Pitcairn\u2019s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats<\/p>\n<h2>Treat Your Pet Naturally with Piece of Love Treats<\/h2>\n<p>A great healthy snack for your dog is Piece of Love Sweet Potato Dog Chew Treats instead of commercially available treats which may contain artificial flavors, artificial colors, and preservatives. In addition, Piece of Love treats contain no fillers like animal byproducts. As the sweet potato is a vegetable, your dog will find it great tasting and easy to digest. They are also great for your pet\u2019s dental health. Log on to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pieceoflove.com\">www.pieceoflove.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>GIVE ME FIVE<\/h2>\n<p>Five foods having the least pesticides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avocado<\/li>\n<li>Asparagus<\/li>\n<li>Broccoli<\/li>\n<li>Onions<\/li>\n<li>Pineapple<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Well, not exactly. But, pets do add so much to our lives. They provide companionship, loyalty, and protection. In turn, they look to us for upkeep and nourishment. 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