My dog prefers the cat’s food and always eats it instead of his own dog food. I’ve tried several different kinds of dog food, but he ignores it and eats the cat food every time. Is it okay to just feed him cat food, since he obviously prefers it?
— Ashley, New Jersey
Dr. Kevin Winkler answers this week’s question from a pet owner:
“As parents we encourage our children to try new foods.
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Responsible dog owners train their dogs properly to prevent dog bites, but you can’t always depend on the responsible behavior of a dog owner when you’re approached by or are approaching a dog. Even dogs you are familiar with can unexpectedly bite if they are startled, don’t feel well or aren’t in the mood to interact. To protect yourself from dog bites, it’s imperative to know how to interact with dogs properly and when to back away.
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If you ask dog owners how to prevent dog bites, many will say that their dog doesn’t bite, so it’s not an issue for them. Every responsible dog owner understands that they are responsible for the behavior of their dog, including whether it bites someone. Yet these same pet owners often dismiss concerns about potential dog bites by saying, “Oh, my dog would never do that.
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Until getting some free samples of Natural Balance Green Pea and Chicken cat food at the recent Pet Conn, we weren’t familiar with Natural Balance dog and cat food. Natural Balance blends a variety of wholesome, natural ingredients that are meant to improve overall health and nutrition. The company also talks a great deal about the superior taste of their line of pet foods.
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Pet sympathy cards are a growing trend and it’s one we approve of whole-heartedly. When someone loses a pet, it can be difficult to cope with the loss of a companion who has been with them for years. When friends and relatives fail to understand the depth of your grief or try to minimize your pain with platitudes like, “But it was only a cat, you can get another one,” it’s even harder to grieve.
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We have a question from another visitor today. If you have a dog that likes to eat feces, you aren’t alone. This unpleasant habit is more common than you think; studies have shown that as much as 20% – 25% of dogs eat feces at least occasionally. Natalie from New Jersey asked, “My dog loves to eat feces. He will eat it out of the cat’s litter box – gross!
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Lyme Disease is a potentially serious illness that is transmitted through the bit of certain species of infected ticks. The most common carriers are deer ticks on the East Coast and the western black-legged tick on the Pacific Coast of the United States. It is most common in the United States, but cases of Lyme Disease have been found in many other countries, particularly where there are cooler conditions part of the year and lots of tall grass and wild brush.
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Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 14th, and there’s no better time for you to recognize not only your own mother, but pet moms as well. These wonderful women give their love, time and attention to pets they cherish. They may not have children in the traditional sense, but they certainly nurture and protect their pets regardless of whether they are feathered, finned, furred or scaled.
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May 8th, 2017 is National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day. Although “National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day” is certainly a mouthful, it’s a day devoted to a very basic premise. Just like we need to be prepared for disasters and how they will affect the people around us, we have to be prepared for how a disaster will impact the animals around us.
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