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06/07/2022

THE INVISIBLE SLIMY MONSTER IN THE WATER BOWL

Ever rub your fingers on the inside of your pet's water bowl and you feel a slippery slime of sorts? Well that invisible goo is called Biofilm.

Biofilm is a collection of organic and inorganic, living and dead materials collected on a surface. It is made up of many different types of bacteria bound together in a thick substance that acts as a glue to both hold the bacteria together and adhere it to a surface.

Biofilm can often be good bacteria but there is also the bad!

Biofilms provide a safe haven for organisms like Listeria, E. coli and legionella where they can reproduce to levels where contamination of products passing through that water becomes inevitable.

Bad Biofilms have been found to be involved in a wide variety of microbial infections in the body such as urinary tract infections, middle-ear infections and bladder infections.

Many pet parents are guilty of simply refilling the water bowl over and over without a wash and this becomes a wonderful environment for biofilm to soak around in.

How to reduce Biofilm:

Remember to clean your pet’s water bowl at least once a week if you can and change water daily.

For pet daycares where a host of different bacteria float around in water bowls, wash daily!

For best results, run your water bowls through a hot cycle in the dishwasher with an eco friendly, non-toxic soap to really clean out the biofilm!

Rodney Habib Pet Health Site

"An educated, informed and well-researched community of pet owners can only put more pressure on the pet food industry to be better! When pet owners know better, they will only do better!"

(P.S. - I am going to get lambasted over the "wash once a week at least" concept. However, after a wonderful discussion with a well known pro-active veterinarian/scientist, when she studied the bacteria looming in pets' water bowls she found if you have a healthy beast, biofilm can actually be full of wonderful, healthy bacteria. It's like playing in the mud as kids and having good bacteria all over you! So sometimes cleaning regularly can wash all the good stuff away. ;) )

05/10/2022

HOW ARE YOU TREATING YOUR DOG’S BODY?

Every food you feed your dog has the potential to do 1 of 2 things: heal or harm. So what are your treats doing to your dog’s body?

Do the dog treats you are feeding help reduce inflammation or cause it? Provide antioxidants or just empty calories? Provide polyphenols or just synthetic flavors and dyes?

By replacing poor quality, highly processed dog treats with no nutritional value with fresh foods from your fridge, you’re treating your dog with whole-food sources of vitamins, minerals and bioactive molecules that feed health, not health problems.

Looking for more DIY fresh food ideas to inspire healthy canine snacking?! We coach you through how to successfully swap unhealthy foods and treats for healthier choices in the Forever Dog book, available for pre-order now: www.foreverdog.com/about

04/06/2022

Please look into this new respiratory virus & check your fur babies vaccines are up to date. It'll always be better to be safe than sorry.💕🐾

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01/21/2022

Soaking in the sunshine.🌞🐾
(Check out Wolfie's face on the right for a laugh!)

01/08/2022

Remember, they are in a whole new environment. It's a marathon, not a sprint.🐶💟

Please give them time to adjust. You'll be so glad you did - and so will they! 🐶🐾😺❤

01/06/2022

Rest in peace Betty White

01/06/2022

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who donated to honor Betty White and help our shelter animals! We are very grateful!🐶🐾😺❤

On Betty White's 100th birthday, January 17th, pick a local rescue or animal shelter in your area and donate $5 in Betty White’s name. Make her 100th birthday the movement she deserves.❤ If you want to be part of this amazing challenge for this beautiful soul, please consider choosing Pet Rescue by Judy. Please share to spread the word and encourage others to join in on the challenge!🐶🐾😺 .

12/25/2021

Merry Christmas to all. I hope all the furbabies are safe and happy now and always. 🙏💜🎄

Believe in the magic…. My wish is for all pets to have a family who will love and protect them, now and always! 🙏❤️🎄

12/21/2021

When the snuggles are just too good..😌
Getting some belly rubs in to distract her from the ugly weather we're having.

How cute is little Miss Coco? 💛

12/05/2021

Remember and spread the word. Pets are NOT gifts. They deserve commitment. A loving home, space to play, clean water to drink, healthy food to eat, and plenty of cuddles. 💜

Please remember that pets are a lifetime commitment. If you adopt during the holiday season, be sure that everyone in your household is ready for a new family member.🐶🐾😺🎄🎅

11/23/2021

Please pass along and watch your furbabies around meal times. 🦃🐶

Keep your pets safe this Thanksgiving!🦃🥧🐶🐾😺
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11/22/2021

Afternoon zoomies to brighten your Monday, starring Arya & Dozer.🍃🐕

11/19/2021

How CUTE are these furbabies!?😍🐕 Couldn't ask for a sweeter pack to care for this weekend!⛅

11/17/2021

I caught these cuties cuddled up together this morning. So adorable! 🥰🐈🐕

11/10/2021

After a long morning of running & bird barking, you just need a nap! Who can relate? 🐶🐶🐦
I love watching these lil cuties.💜

10/31/2021

Please keep your pets safe & have a BOOtiful weekend!🎃🐶🐾😺🎃
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10/29/2021

This. ❤