Allergies and intolerances in dogs and cats
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For environmental allergies, skin tests can be used to determine the triggering substance. Your vet may also recommend treatment with antihistamines or immunotherapy. For food intolerances, treatment usually involves eliminating the individual ingredients causing the reaction. A hypoallergenic food or hydrolyzed protein diet may also be recommended.
Is your dog lacking in appetite?
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Constantly hungry dogs vs dogs with no appetite: how to feed your dog correctly When it comes to feeding your dog, there are two types of dogs: those who are constantly hungry and will feast on every crumb, and those who have no appetite. The first type of dog, although opportunistic, is still built as a predator and, in nature, binges follow periods of forced fasting. This means that, even if fed the right amount of food, your dog will never be full. Conversely, dogs with a poor appetite may have health or behavioral problems. If your dog isn't eating, your vet must first rule out physical conditions. If the dog is in good health, the solution is behavioral therapy which consists of the "hard line": either eat the assigned food or not eat at all. But how can you make a dog lose its appetite? A sedentary lifestyle, excessive rewards and an excessive variety of foods can cause loss of appetite. Dogs are also creatures of habit, and their digestive systems are adapted to assimilate certain types of food. Therefore, variety is not always a good thing and can even harm their health. The solution is to choose a diet appropriate for their age, size and breed. It would be advisable to choose a diet free of poor cereals such as corn, but enriched with vegetables. For example, large kibble is suitable for all dogs at risk of stomach dilation/torsion. By establishing an appropriate diet and following the hard line, your dog will learn to eat only the assigned food and live a healthy and happy life.
How to behave during the holidays with our furry friends
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Well, don't worry, there are remedies to make your friend feel that he is in the "usual place" safe, protected and surrounded by affection. Adopt a few small precautions that can help you ensure that your party does not become a trauma for your furry friend You have to be careful, the little prizes they should only be given to reward normal, calm behavior. Even if you would like to comfort him, when he barks or hides, you have to be strong and distract him with games or caresses. Giving him the treat during displays of fear or anxiety could make the situation and his reaction worse.
Food and Nutrition for our Friends
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A correct diet is based on the nutritional needs of the individual who consumes it, according to his specific needs. There is no best diet, only a correct diet. The well-being of our friends also passes through nutrition, which is also important for the psyche, to help our animals in cognitive, emotional and relational growth (psycho-nutrition, i.e. food as a neuro-cognitive experience).