Winter is on the Way

No doubt about it, winter is on it's way. We have snow flying in the air here in the midwest. Not sticking so far, but that will change before long. Last year we got a few big snows that the dogs just had a ball playing in. This is Speck, disguised as a white dog.

The nice thing about the cold and snow is our nice warm houses. The bad part of that is how the heat dries everything out. Including our pets skin. HealthyPetNet has a very good dietary supplement that helps combate the dry itchy skin and keep you dogs coat glossy throughout the winter months. Skin & Coat Formula for Dogs & Cats is a chewable formula the dogs (and cats!) love. It contains Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids plus A, D and E. It is an easy way to keep your pet looking good and feeling his best.

Extra care is required when it gets cold and snowy but it isn't difficult to accomplish. After walking your dog in the snow, clean any ice balls from between his toes. If you have walked where salt or other ice melting products have been spread, wipe his feet with a wet cloth and then dry them. If you have a short coated breed, like a boxer or greyhound, you may need to get him a coat to wear on outings that last longer than 10 minutes.

Keep him fed, exercised and warm this winter. And do the same for yourself.

Does your dog like his food?

Does your dog like his food? How would you know? I think there are signs that your dog will give that tells you if he does or not. Does he try to tell you when it's feeding time? Does he follow your every step to the location of his food? Does he drool a bit when he hears the food hit the pan? Chances are, he likes his food. If your dog picks at his food, walks away before it's gone or looks at you with that expression that says, "This stuff? You want me to eat this stuff? " We tend to worry when our dogs don't eat immediately, so we try to coax them with some tasty tidbit to get them started. The next thing you know, they are picking out the "good stuff" and leaving the rest in the dish. Before you know it, you have created a monster. You know, the kind of dog that gets his owner to cook extra food so there are leftovers to add to his dish, which he eats then leaves behind the dog food. Next thing you know, he is following you around the kitchen, drooling a bit as you sit down to eat, looking at you with those big, sad eyes. A begger has been created.
The best way to avoid the whole begging dog cycle is to feed him a good high quality, palatable dog food, like Life's Abundance. The food is fresher than the store bought stuff you find on the shelves that are so full of preservatives they actually smell like chemicals when you open the bag. Feed him at a specific meal time, generally twice daily, more often for small dogs. Measure out the food with a measuring cup, not the Big Gulp cup you have in the cabinet. Put it down and give the dog about 20 minutes to eat it. If he doesn't eat it, pick up the bowl and don't give it to him again until dinner time. Repeat the process at dinner time. Generally, the all day snacker will figure out if he wants to eat, he will do it when it's offered or it's gone. It normally only takes a few days. Don't give in and add scraps to get him started, no matter how sad he can make himself look.

Supplements for Healthy Skin

Skin & Coat Formula is a unique formula that provides a perfect balance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. These oils are certified-free of contaminants and are microencapsulated to increase absorption, so that your dog will receive the maximum nutritional benefit.


Additionally, Skin & Coat Formula contains Vitamins A, D, and E, all of which are necessary for the maintenance of healthy skin and a glossy coat.

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End of Summer Skin & Coat Repair

Now that the summer is over, it may be time to take a good look at your dogs coat and skin. Swimming, sun and bugs can take it's toll on him. Keeping him brushed and bathed will help soothe things but also consider giving him a supplement to help from the inside out.

Life's Abundance

Life’s Abundance® Premium Health Food for Dogs is always made with the freshest, human-quality ingredients, which gives your dog the best quality possible! It is a dry dog food that contains all natural chicken and top quality catfish with the best fresh fruit, vegetables and select farm foods. Life’s Abundance® also contains a superior blend of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants important for healthy dogs. Contains no artificial flavors, colors, sugars, or chemical preservatives.

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Dog Food Recall

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