There might be some truth to the phrase “fighting like cats and dogs”
and it might even lead you to believe that cats and dogs cannot live together, but
that is simply not true! Many cats can coexist and even have a strong bond with their
canine companion, especially when they are raised together from an early age. Some breeds such as Siberian Huskies may view cats as prey and so the combination isn't generally a great idea but there are plenty of cases where it has worked when the husky was raised from puppyhood with a cat. Other breeds such as Golden Retrievers and Labradors don't seem to have an issue at all. It all just depends upon the breed, temperament of the pets and age at which they are brought together. For the most part, many cats and dogs can live a happy life together!
Sunday, May 7, 2017
Friday, May 5, 2017
Our hearts go out to the Kim family on their loss of sweet Freckles who passed away from Canine Congestive Heart Failure.
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is when the
heart cannot deliver enough blood to the body and fluid backs up into a
pet’s lungs and abdomen, putting pressure on the heart. It is a progressive
disease that can be caused by a variety of reasons, including: high blood
pressure, heart defects, heartworms to name a few. Unfortunately, in most cases, CHF cannot be
cured. However, you can provide treatment for your pet which can help improve their life span and quality of
life.
Symptoms of Congestive Heart
Failure (CHF)
- Easily tiring after exercise
- Bluish discoloration of the
tongue
- Sudden collapse
- Difficulty breathing
- A persistent dry cough
- Accumulation of fluid in the
lungs, leg or abdomen
- May have a hard time settling
down (especially at night)
- Fainting or dementia due to
lack of blood flow to the brain
Amazing Omegas - purified fish oil delivering therapeutically high levels of Omegas without the toxins
Purrfect Pet CoQ10 - these softgels use an advanced technology that provides an efficient and natural method of nutrient delivery, offering enhanced absorption and assimilation versus ordinary capsules and tablets containing Coenzyme Q10.
Resveratrol for Dogs-- exceptional antioxidant formula backed by research that is cardio-protective and has been shown in cancer research to help fight cancer
Have a question about your pet? Please email us at support@askariel.com
Saturday, April 29, 2017
You may be seeing a lot of pet food coming out with the "grain-free" label but may not understand what the hype is all about. Here is a summary of why it's best to avoid grains in your cat or dog's food and treats:
What are grains?
Grains are small, hard, dry seeds, with or
without attached hulls or fruit layers, harvested for human or animal
consumption.
Examples of grains in pet food:
--Rice
--Quinoa
--Corn
--Wheat
--Barley
--Wheat Gluten
--Rye
--Oats, oatmeal
Why are grains found in pet food?
Cereal grains are durable and when chemical preservatives are added, have a very long shelf life. Grains contain some protein but are exceptionally high in starchy carbohydrates. They can be easily mass processed and used as "fillers" in pet foods to add calories and protein at a fraction of the cost of adding meat, fish or poultry. Even organic grains are overprocessed and high in carbohydrates. Bottom line: pet food brands include grains to provide calories and boost the protein level while minimizing the cost of expensive animal proteins.
Examples of grains in pet food:
--Rice
--Quinoa
--Corn
--Wheat
--Barley
--Wheat Gluten
--Rye
--Oats, oatmeal
Why are grains found in pet food?
Cereal grains are durable and when chemical preservatives are added, have a very long shelf life. Grains contain some protein but are exceptionally high in starchy carbohydrates. They can be easily mass processed and used as "fillers" in pet foods to add calories and protein at a fraction of the cost of adding meat, fish or poultry. Even organic grains are overprocessed and high in carbohydrates. Bottom line: pet food brands include grains to provide calories and boost the protein level while minimizing the cost of expensive animal proteins.
Why are grains problematic for
pets?
Cereal grains can cause
inflammation and an allergic response in many pets. Symptoms of an allergic or inflammatory response can manifest in different ways. A dog might be scratching and itching and a cat might be vomiting. Grains are high in starchy carbohydrates which can contribute to yeast overgrowth, a weakened immune system, diabetes and even cancer.
Feeding a high moisture, hypoallergenic, low carbohydrate diet such as a raw frozen diet is preferable and can eliminate a lot of the health symptoms you may be seeing with your pet that is eating a dry food with grains. Remember, cats are carnivores and have no use for carbohydrates and dogs fare best on a low carbohydrate diet.
Feeding a high moisture, hypoallergenic, low carbohydrate diet such as a raw frozen diet is preferable and can eliminate a lot of the health symptoms you may be seeing with your pet that is eating a dry food with grains. Remember, cats are carnivores and have no use for carbohydrates and dogs fare best on a low carbohydrate diet.
Brands That Contain Grains
Most pet foods contain grains unless they specify otherwise. Here are just a few examples:
Most pet foods contain grains unless they specify otherwise. Here are just a few examples:
Diamond Dry Dog Food
Hills Science Diet
Iams
Purina Dog Chow
Royal Canin
Most "Prescription" Diets
Many Kirkland dry foods
Most "Prescription" Diets
Many Kirkland dry foods
But aren't grains ok if they are organic?
Many pet owners assume feeding ingredients such as organic brown rice, organic barley and organic millet are beneficial for their pet because they are "organic". Organic grains are much better
suited for a vegetarian animal such as a rabbit, horse or cow. Grains, even if organic, present the same health issues for cats and dogs as any other grains.
What is a grain-free diet?
A
grain-free diet is often not a carbohydrate-free diet. Many pet foods will remove the grains only to
replace them with other high carbohydrate ingredients such as potatoes, rice, and peas. This is why we don't recommend feeding your cat or dog dry kibble. To learn more, please read our article Facts
You Should Know About Dry Dog Food and Cat Food. Over the years, we have seen dogs and cats feel best eating a combination of any of the following: frozen raw diets, canned food diets, freeze dried raw diets, homemade vegetables and/or lean proteins mixed in.
Have a question about your cat or dog's diet? Please visit www.AskAriel.com and review our complete library of pet nutrition articles.
Have a question about your cat or dog's diet? Please visit www.AskAriel.com and review our complete library of pet nutrition articles.
Thursday, April 27, 2017
It has been shown that children reading to a dog can improve their reading skills, self esteem and have an overall increase in positive feelings associated with reading. Many children are very self-conscious about reading aloud. A dog is non-judgmental and it allows the child to focus on practicing the art of reading. Reading to the pet dog helps kids learn!
Update: After publishing our own post on this adorable topic, we since learned that the Laguna Niguel Library offers a Tales for Tails event on the 2nd Monday of every month where children can come and read aloud to trained therapy dogs. This allows them to build their confidence and reading skills. To learn more, please contact the Laguna Niguel library 949-249-5252. The next event is Monday May 8 at 4:00 pm.
Update: After publishing our own post on this adorable topic, we since learned that the Laguna Niguel Library offers a Tales for Tails event on the 2nd Monday of every month where children can come and read aloud to trained therapy dogs. This allows them to build their confidence and reading skills. To learn more, please contact the Laguna Niguel library 949-249-5252. The next event is Monday May 8 at 4:00 pm.
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
We wanted to share this testimonial from years ago as the same products that are helping cats with renal failure today were helping cats many years back. These are the best kidney supplements for cats with renal failure. They have proven themselves over time to work consistently for many cats. The kidney remedies have the best chance to help when a kitty is just diagnosed but can still relieve symptoms in an older cat that has had the disease for awhile. If your cat is experiencing symptoms of chronic renal failure (crf) such as vomiting, weight loss, lethargy, inappetance, please bring your cat to the veterinarian immediately for laboratory testing. Most cats with kidney disease are dehydrated and need fluid therapy.
Tuesday Testimonial 2010: "I ordered herbs for Ranger, my 14 year
old cat, on Friday Jan 29th. To my great surprise, they arrived here in
Upstate NY on Monday
Feb 1st! Ranger, my kitty was near death. She hid to sleep constantly.
Usually cats hide to die. She was in really bad shape. I had one cat
die of liver disease and two others from renal failure. Ranger is my
third cat with renal failure so I know how they act before they die.
Anyhow, Ranger was near death on Feb 1st when your supplements arrived.
I ordered Renelix, Kidney Health (and a few other kidney support
products.)
I gave them to her but assumed she was probably too far gone by this
time and I was kicking myself for having waited too long. However,
after 3 -4 days, she started eating more, was more alert, sleeping less
and feeling so much better. I know she isn't cured...but your
supplements are giving her more quality time with me. For that, I am
truly grateful. I know she is 14 but I can possibly see that if she
stays the same as she is now, maybe she will be around awhile more.
THANK YOU!!!!!" Daniel New York
Aug. 2011 (1 1/2 years
later): "My Kitty Ranger is still alive thanks to the wonderful
products you sell. She is now 15 1/2 years old."
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
If you work full time, why not consider adopting a second pet through www.petfinder.com?
There is a dog or cat of every size, breed, age and color just waiting
for you to come rescue them. Looking online is great but you can also
view homeless animals at shelters and many rescue groups show them at
stores such as PetSmart and adoption events. You can find your perfect pet through petfinder.com or any other rescue organization. It is a misnomer that rescue pets have something wrong with them. Rescued animals have no control over their lives and are in this unfortunate situation due to the circumstances of their owners.
Have a question about your pet? Email us at support@askariel.com
Have a question about your pet? Email us at support@askariel.com
Monday, April 17, 2017
Kittens are high energy, curious and crave constant stimulation. Kittens
are active at night and a single kitten may awaken you with jumping,
pouncing and other hunting behavior. However, two kittens will occupy
each other by finding interesting shadows to chase and games to play
until they finally tire and fall asleep, too. Kittens who are able to
remain with one of their littermates or a similarly-aged companion tend
to be healthier and happier, and in the long run, better socialized
pets. If you are looking to get a kitten or cat in the future,
adopting a pair will be a healthier and happier life for both you and
your pets.
Thank you to @myfosterkittens for letting sharing these great photos with us!
Have a question about your cat? Email us at support@askariel.com
Thank you to @myfosterkittens for letting sharing these great photos with us!
Have a question about your cat? Email us at support@askariel.com
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