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NOW THAT IT’S FALL, IS YOUR PET: ITCHING, SCRATCHING, LOSING FUR OR WHEEZING? TIME TO SMASH SEASONAL ALLERGIES WITH THIS NATURAL REMEDY! October 30 2015

Oh look - it’s fall! Time to break out the new fall wardrobe, and don’t forget the added excitement of all the beautiful colored trees you can admire as well. As most pet parents are excited for fall, there are still many who dread it. With fall comes the shedding of leaves, spores and molds that end up all over our pets and their fur. Say hello to allergy season!...

Why Nova Scotian Kale Needs to be in Your Pet’s Diet (and Yours!) October 30 2015

We are facing the greatest public and pet health crisis of our time. Over 55 percent of pets and humans are overweight, and not only in our province but in all of North America. 

What do we do about it? It’s time to cut out as much processed kibbled or canned pet foods, which are loaded with inflammatory, high-glycemic carbohydrates, and start feeding our pets fresh, whole foods! Even a teaspoon...

Why Nova Scotian Kale Needs to be in Your Pet’s Diet (and Yours!) October 30 2015

We are facing the greatest public and pet health crisis of our time. Over 55 percent of pets and humans are overweight, and not only in our province but in all of North America. 

What do we do about it? It’s time to cut out as much processed kibbled or canned pet foods, which are loaded with inflammatory, high-glycemic carbohydrates, and start feeding our pets fresh, whole foods! Even a teaspoon...

Health Tip of Tumeric April 20 2015

You may be asking yourself: “Why would I want to add spice to my pet’s food?” At Planet Paws, we are always researching ways to improve your pet’s wellbeing through food, and we made an amazing discovery: a spice that promotes health and heals the body! “Leave your drugs in the chemist's pot if you can heal the patient with food.” – Hippocrates Turmeric is pronounced “Too”-meric, not “Tur”-meric as...

Turmeric Root April 20 2015

It is estimated that over 6 million (and growing) dogs die from cancer each year! More than 1 in 2 dogs (1 in 3 cats) are diagnosed with cancer, and up to 50% of dogs will be affected by some type of tumor in their lifetime. There is a medicinal herb that so desperately needs to be incorporated into our pets’ lives; an herb that is one of the most...

35 Reasons Why This or That is Awesome April 20 2015

35 Awesome Uses for Coconut Oil: 1. Winter moisturizer for paws, nose and ears 2. Can protect the liver from toxic antibiotic drugs 3. Reduces Hairballs 4. Reduces Cancer risks 5. Rub into the skin as a basic lotion 6. To support healthy thyroid function 7. To help increase sun tolerance and avoid burning 8. Topically to kill yeast or yeast infections in pets 9. It’s high Lauric acid and...

The Benefit of Coconut Oil April 20 2015

COCONUT OIL KILLS BACTERIA, VIRUSES AND FUNGI IN/ON YOUR PET! Ranked in the top 10 most important food medicines, coconut oil is a must add to your pet’s diet! With over 13 Evidence-Based Medicinal Properties, the one we love the most is its yeast-bustin’ abilities! Almost 50% of the medium-chain triglycerides found in coconut oil are lauric acids, saturated fatty acids that our bodies convert into monolaurin. Monolaurin is one...