Pet Cancer Awareness
Bringing awareness to pet owners is key in keeping your pets healthy - not just from the dreaded c word, but from multiple other illnesses. The month of November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month, so we want to help spread the word to educate pet owners about how to best protect their furry family members.
A Guide for Tick Season
We are officially in tick season! Ticks are active for a good portion of the year but are worse during warmer weather, typically mid-May to mid-August. They usually stay active until the first freeze kills them off.
Winter Advisory
It's no secret that the midwest is experiencing some dangerously low temperatures, and they are just getting started. Keeping our pets warm, safe, and healthy is essential! Here are a few essential safety tips to keep in mind.
CBD: What's all the buzz about?
CBD is a game-changer for so many reasons. When it comes to supplements and food in the dog world, CBD is both. It feeds a system in the body while also supplementing other processes in a way no other substance can. It may be considered a missing link in the daily routine for every mammal.
Enrichment Series Part Four: Putting It All Together
Enrichment can often seem daunting, but with the right tools and remembering to not be too hard on ourselves as owners, we can successfully meet the needs of our pets mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Enrichment Series Part Three: Types of Enrichment
We understand that enrichment isn't just games now and that multiple categories can be enriched, but what types of things can we do to enhance those categories?
Enrichment Series Part Two: Enrichment vs. Behavior
Enrichment is about meeting all of your animals' needs. But why is it so beneficial for all types of animals? While enrichment is excellent for all dogs, how can it be beneficial for dogs with behavior issues?
Enrichment Series Part One: What is Enrichment?
Just like humans, dogs have a lot of fun playing games. But what exactly is enrichment? Why is it so beneficial for all types of animals? Pull up a chair because there is so much to learn about this topic, and frankly, it excites us a bit.
Welcoming a New Pet to Your Home
Well, the same is true when you bring home a new pet. Your new family member may also be anxious or uncertain of this new place. They may not understand the "language" or commands you're giving them. They may have some difficulty figuring out where to go to the bathroom just as you did. Just like you, in most cases, they will be able to acclimate to your routine and expectations fully, they need time and most importantly, patience.
Why Spay & Neuter?
Over the years, there has been an ongoing debate about altering the animals in your home and whether it is beneficial or not. While there will always be different opinions circulating here at IAATP, we believe that the pros outweigh the cons.
Turmeric Paste
Turmeric has been used to treat various ailments in East India and the Middle East for thousands of years. Turmeric is a very well known superfood that has so many health benefits for both humans and animals.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has been a hot topic for years now. Some might argue that coconut oil is just another fad or health food craze, but coconut oil proves more than to be just a craze. We want to discuss the amazing health benefits coconut oil can have on your pets' health.
The Different Types of Pet Food
There are so many different types of pet food and brands on the market that it can get overwhelming when trying to decide what is best. We understand that sometimes with healthier choices comes more substantial prices. So, what is the best choice when choosing a dog or cat food?
The Importance of High-Quality Pet Food
Months ago, we discussed the importance of high-quality food for overall health as well as the importance of food and supplements for your pets' allergies. We want to touch on this subject again, along with a few other essential health tips.
Does your pet have allergies?
Many pets' have allergies, but some have severe allergies that can arise from many different reasons. Most of the time, getting allergies under control is easier than we think.
Say “NO” to Grains
The number one ingredient that should be eliminated from our pets' food is grains. But first, we need to know why grains are actually bad.
Follow our journey.
