Dog-on-Diet Week 1 Update

Dog-on-Diet Program, Pet Health & Safety, Pet Stories & News

Dog-on-Diet Week 1 Update

1 Comment 14 October 2011

Well our Dog-on-Diet participants have received their starter kits and have begun their journey to a healthy weight! Here’s a week 1 recap from our pet parents:   Josephine Josephine is doing great with her new food. She loves it…not surprised since she loves FOOD but, it helps that she enjoys it and it’s good [...]

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Dog-On-Diet Program Details

Castor & Pollux News, Pet Health & Safety, Pet Stories & News

Dog-On-Diet Program Details

16 Comments 12 September 2011

According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an estimated 54% of dogs and cats in the United States are overweight or obese – that’s 93 million dogs and cats! This can be attributed to many different factors – over-feeding, lack of exercise or aging. Maybe you just adopted an adult pet that came home [...]

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Castor & Pollux News, Pet Health & Safety

Read Any Ingredient Labels Lately?

3 Comments 07 September 2011

As I walked down the aisles of a local food for pets store, browsing at the various options I began to pick up the bags and look at the ingredients. I was more than a little surprised with what I saw. Now, I’ll be the first to admit that working for Castor & Pollux makes [...]

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Keep Your Pet Safe This 4th of July

Pet Health & Safety, Pet Health & Safety

Keep Your Pet Safe This 4th of July

1 Comment 29 June 2011

The Fourth of July is right around the corner and the first thing that comes to my mind is PET SAFETY!  Now we all are pretty smart people.  We know it’s probably not the best idea to leave our Labrador out in the back yard to watch over the burger, grilling over the BBQ while we [...]

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Are You Prepared for a Disaster?

Pet Health & Safety

Are You Prepared for a Disaster?

No Comments 15 June 2011

The floods and tornadoes that have affected so many people in the past few months have served as a sobering reminder of how natural disasters can wreak havoc on our lives. While we can’t control Mother Nature, we can try to prepare ourselves for when disaster strikes. And when making arrangements, it’s important to consider [...]

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The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar

Pet Health & Safety

The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar

1 Comment 05 January 2011

Tis the season for articles containing food and weight loss tips- and they’re not just for humans. I’ve seen several stories talking about the growing problem of obesity in dogs and cats. And what is one of the main culprits for the extra pounds? Treats that contain added sugar. Many dogs, like humans, have a [...]

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Start Your New Year’s Resolution Early

Pet Health & Safety

Start Your New Year’s Resolution Early

No Comments 02 December 2010

We were so proud of ourselves. After our seven-year-old Collie/St Bernard, Chester, was pronounced overweight by the vet last year, we switched him to Organix Less Active Formula from the Adult Formula, cut back on treats, and committed to taking him on daily walks. Within 12 months, Chester lost 21 lbs and had reached his [...]

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Halloween Tips for Pet Owners

Pet Health & Safety

Halloween Tips for Pet Owners

No Comments 29 October 2010

Halloween is a great day filled with candy, costumes and fun. But while you’re enjoying the day, make sure you think about the four-legged members of your family. Here are a few things to remember: Kids love candy. Unfortunately, many dogs and cats do too. Make sure you keep candy dishes in a safe place [...]

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So Many Choices

Pet Health & Safety

So Many Choices

No Comments 04 October 2010

What to Consider When Selecting Food for your Dog or Cat Take a deep breath… the choice is staggering. Dozens of dog and cat food brands line the shelves. Within each brand, there are an equally overwhelming number of formulas. From organic to natural to grain-free to limited ingredient to holistic to weight management to [...]

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What’s the Difference Between Natural & Organic?

Pet Health & Safety

What’s the Difference Between Natural & Organic?

No Comments 27 September 2010

We’re asked this question all the time. Here are some basic, concrete differences: 1) If an ingredient or product is certified organic, it is, by definition, natural. But, it doesn’t work the other way. If an ingredient or product is natural, it is not, by definition, organic. This is really important. The words “organic” and [...]

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