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How Adding a Small Amount of Raw Food Can Improve Your Pet’s Health What is Raw Pet Food ? – as the name implies, raw pet food is food that has not been cooked, steamed, baked, or extruded. No heat has been used in the manufacturing of the food. Benefits of Raw Pet food – there are many benefits to raw pet food. Better Digestion – raw pet food contains digestive enzymes that are not found in cooked foods. Only raw food does not kill these enzymes in the manufacturing process. Increased Energy – the digestive enzymes help convert the sugars to increased energy. Smaller and Firmer Stools – because raw food is better digested by your pet it will lead to smaller and firmer stools as your pet is better utilizing the food. Improved Skin and Coat – the higher levels of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids will leave a shinier and healthier coat. Better Oral Health – because there are no added starches, your pet’s saliva is better able to break down the food, leave less residual on their t...

  My Cat Has Hairballs – What Do I do?  Many cats will occasionally develop hairballs.   Regular grooming and brushing will certainly reduce the number of hairballs that your feline might throw up. Long haired cats, especially those who excessively groom, are most likely to vomit hairballs, so frequent and regular grooming are most important for them. Here at J-B Pet Supplies we highly recommend Furminators, they do the best job at removing loose hair caused by shedding. A good metal comb will work well too.  However, hairballs should never be considered a normal condition for any cat! By nature, cats are built to handle fur in their digestive tract caused by self-grooming or the eating of their furry victims in the wild. With a healthy digestive tract, this excess hair would simply be eliminated in their stool. Hairballs that are coughed up or vomited may be caused by many different factors such as a diet that is moisture deficient (too much dry food versus ...

    Seven Reasons Why Premium Pet Food is Better for Your Pet Picking up your pet’s food at the grocery store, discount retailer or club store is both convenient and economical but are you really saving money? Here are few things to consider. Premium pet food is formulated with your pet’s health in mind. Using higher quality ingredients with meat as the number one ingredient, premium pet foods tend to mimic your pet’s ancestral diet more closely. Your pet will have more energy. Premium pet foods contain less carbohydrates than most commercial pet foods. The carbohydrates they do contain are more slowly digested, limiting the effects on blood sugars and increasing overall energy levels. Better Skin and Coat. Many skin allergies are caused by ingredients in your pet’s food including the protein source. Many premium pet foods offer limited ingredient diets with a single protein source. As an added benefit, many premium pet foods have ingredients that are high in Omega 3...

    Can my Dog Eat Apples Are Apples Safe for Dogs? Yes, apples are safe for dogs to eat. They are an excellent source of fiber and loaded with lots of vitamins A and C as well as containing antioxidants. Apples are low in fat and protein which can     help maintain ideal body weight How Much Should I Feed My Dog? When feeding your dog apples just a few slices a day as a treat will be enough. Eating too many apples can cause an upset stomach or diarrhea. Can dogs eat apples with skin? Apple skin is safe for your dogs to eat, but it can cause indigestion. While a few apple slices with the peel attached should not upset your dog’s stomach, you may want to see how your dog reacts and peel the skin if he gets an upset stomach. Why are Apples Good for my Dog? Apples are high in carbohydrates which provide your dog with energy. The fiber in apples helps your dog’s digestive function plus it helps weight and blood sugar regulation. What Type of Apples ...