The unprecedented volume of pet food production for cats and dogs affects our oceans. In this post we shed some light on the issue. 2.9 million tons of fish is used to make fishmeal for pets. 2.5 million tons of raw fish is used for feeding cats directly. 16.2 million tons of fish is used to make fishmeal, which is used to feed Pigs, Cows and Chickens. Some of those Pigs, Cows and Chickens are fed to cats and dogs. Depleted ocean floor. Without a well-functioning ecosystem oceans are dying. Sick cat. Sick dog. We thank everyone who made it their life's mission to protect the oceans and the marine life! Plant-based diet Online Assessment Gender, age, and prior health conditions...
If you are a guardian to a Cat, Dog, Ferret, Rabbit, Gerbil or a Mouse, please read information below. These tips will save you money and time and add years to your animal's life. Please share this information with others. Kidney failure and cancer are a common cause of death in animals fed commercial products. This is a result of pesticides & herbicides in the food, added chemical preservatives and chemicals, and heavy metals in tap water. Here are some health tips that we have developed to prolong lives of cats, dogs, rabbits and other animals that we have cared for in our little sanctuary. We hope these tips will become useful in your household. 1. We always use distilled water for drinking and for mixing with...
[article updated with Dr. May's video below] The word vegan for many is associated with tomatoes, cucumbers and other veggies. When thinking of cats we think carnivores, hunters and sharp instincts. No wonder then that putting the two words - vegan and cats - in the same sentence has been the subject of many heated debates. In this blog post we'll reconcile the two words in 3 ways: by comparing two formulas - a meat-based formula and a vegan formula by peaking into a recent study by looking at other considerations Comparison of two formulas The meat-based formula in our comparison is a typical cat food formula - Purina Friskies Savoury Selections. The vegan cat food formula is Evolution Diet Gourmet Fondue. To help with the comparison we'll group the...
According to Nationwide, pet insurance agency, the #1 illness for cats is FLUTD1 - Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease. Much like diabetes and heart disease are the leading illnesses in humans, urinary health issues are the leading illnesses in cats. This article is pays particular attention to the urinary health of cats with regards to plant-based diets. With the lower tract urinary disease, the urinary bladder and the urethra (see diagram below) are affected the most. Image 1. Feline Urinary System - Male and Female The most frequently cited cause of urinary tract disease is improper hydration3, 4. In Canada, 1/3 of all food that is fed to cats is wet food, while the remaining majority (about 2/3)2 is dry food. Since cats get water from their food, when the food is...
