Blogs & News

Do Cats Get Arthritis?  As people get older, their joints are often affected by osteoarthritis which can make daily activities painful and difficult. You may also be aware that dogs and horses can suffer from arthritic joints as well. But you may be surprised to learn that 61% of cats over the age of 6 suffer from arthritis, while a whopping 90% of cats over the age of 12 are thought to have arthritis! Over their lifetimes, cats do a lot of jumping and climbing, which means their joints are repeatedly absorbing a great deal of impact, and this can...

We are pleased to announce that Ruby from The Daily Pip is feeling great since she's been taking Technyflex® Canine!  You can read more about her experience here.       

By Herb Weisman, KOMONews.com, November 15, 2016 Millions of people take glucosamine or glucosamine with chondroitin to reduce the stiffness and pain caused by arthritis. And they swear by it. But despite years of testing, there is no scientific proof that these supplements really work any better than taking a placebo. Dr. John Swartzberg, head of the editorial board at the UC Berkeley Letter says these supplements may appear to help because arthritis pain comes and goes. "So if you start glucosamine when your knee is really bad, it's likely going to get better whether you took it or not,”...

Senior Horses: 4 Tips for Caring for an Older Horse Each horse ages differently, so it’s difficult to assign one blanket age to represent an “old horse.” Overall, horses are living longer these days, even well into their 20’s and 30’s. But genetics and the life a horse has lived (and the care he has received throughout) plays a large factor in his physiological age, which may not match his calendar age. A 20-year-old horse may act like a youngster, while another horse only twelve years old may appear much older. This means it is just as important - really,...

  Colder temperatures are here, which means it’s time to review how to protect our pets in the winter season. Here are 7 important tips for a safe and healthy winter for dogs, cats, & horses. 1.   Shelter Dogs and cats will do best living indoors. However, the dry heat in your home contrasted with the cold outdoor temperatures can lead to dry itchy skin. Keep your home humidified to help guard against dry, flaky, and itchy skin. If your pet must live outdoors, he must have access to a dry, draft-free shelter that is large enough for him to...