Month: July 2018

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Do you have a nervous dog or cat?

nervous dog

A nervous dog can be a common reason for a pet owner to visit their vet. Seeing your four-legged friend stressed and anxious can be a worry for any owner.

If your dog is nervous or stressed easily this can be because of a number reasons, which can make certain situations stressful for pet owners. For example changes in their normal environment or routine can be the reason for a dog or cat to become nervous or stressed.

Nervous dogs and cats can then develop other health problems such as poor urinary tract health in cats.

Nervous dogs

Signs of anxiety in dogs can include, trembling, whining, destruction of property and sometimes, even aggression. A stressed or nervous dog may choose to hide in enclosed safe places like under a bed/in a den. When left alone some dogs can also develop separation anxiety, which could lead to unwanted or unruly behaviour.

Common reasons for your dog to be nervous or scared could include, loud noises, kennel stays, separation anxiety, vet visits, travel or even the introduction of a new pet or new member of the family. Anything that is out of the ordinary to their routine or environment could lead to stress or anxiety for your pet.

Nervous cats

Depending on their environment cats can become stressed or nervous due to a number of reasons. Cats that live in multi-cat homes can be susceptible to stress due to sharing litter trays and food bowls etc. Other common reasons include, travel, stays in the cattery, changes to their routine or the introduction of new pets. Cats are also very territorial and could become stressed due to other cats in the neighbourhood.

Signs of a stressed cat can include, urinating in the house, scratching at walls or furniture, over grooming, increased vocalisation and in severe stressful situations reacting aggressively towards people or other household pets.  As cats can be very independent, if your cat is stressed they may also hide in enclosed safe places, like under the bed.

How to calm a nervous dog or cat

If you have a nervous dog or cat, there are a number of positive things that you can do to help calm them. These include:

  • Creating a den
  • Maintaining a routine
  • Burn off extra energy
  • Stay calm yourself
  • Distract your pet with treats or toys
  • Comfort your pet during the stressful event

Never punish a nervous dog or cat as this can lead to further stress for your pet. If they do something due to stress, such as soil in the house or scratch furniture, don’t shout at them, remain calm yourself and only reward good behaviour.

Why Nutracalm is the best calming aid for nervous dogs

Nutracalm is specially formulated to naturally calm anxious and nervous dogs and help to reduce unwanted and unruly behaviour. Nutracalm is a fast acting natural calming supplement for dogs and has been designed to aid a quick natural response once taken.

If you are looking for calming tablets for nervous dogs then Nutracalm is highly recommended by vets throughout the UK as a fast acting natural supplement. If you are worried about your pet and their behaviour, you should consult your vet, who is best placed to offer advice with regards to your pet’s health.

 

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Probiotics for dogs and cats

Probiotics for dogs

There are many probiotics for dogs on the market so it is important to understand what makes a good quality dog probiotic and why maintaining the balance of a pet’s gut helps their overall health.

The intestinal tract is the organ in the body that digests and absorbs food. It’s populated by trillions of bacteria that keep your dog healthy. These bacteria can be affected by a number of aspects and bad bacteria can flourish and multiply extremely quickly. This is a common reason for dogs getting an upset tummy and may result in frequent runny or loose stools, loss of appetite, excessive flatulence and marked lethargy.

Why do you need probiotics for dogs?

Probiotics are living organisms that are found naturally in foods such as yoghurt. They are known as ‘good’ or ‘friendly’ bacteria as they compete for space and fight against bad bacteria and prevent them from settling in the gut. Probiotics for pets can have a positive effect on a dog’s digestive system. They are often used to naturally bind toxins in the gut to maintain natural gut digestion. They help to promote friendly bacteria within your pet’s gut, as well as replenish the natural balance of gut bacteria and improve their stool consistency.

Research has shown that enterococcus faecium helps to normalise faecal consistency. Enterococcus faecium is a gram-positive lactus acid bacteria belonging to the genus Enteroccus. E.faecium has long been recognised for its benefits and is widely used around the world in probiotics for dogs.

Why nutrabio is the best probiotic for dogs

Nutrabio is a naturally formulated, veterinary strength paste for dogs and cats, developed with a high strength composition of probiotic bacteria, Prebiotics, Sweet Basil and Kaolin, which combine to help normalise digestive function and support digestive balance. This is achieved by increasing the number of beneficial friendly bacteria that dominate the gut, and by binding the harmful bacteria and toxins, which are then removed from the gut.

The high strength Nutrabio formula administers 4 billion enterococcus faecium cells per 2ml dose to support the gut’s own healthy bacteria and boost the immune system. This ensures rapid intestinal stabilisation. Nutrabio contains the highest quality natural ingredients. All raw materials are both ethical and sustainable and Nutrabio does not contain any animal derived ingredients.

If you’re looking for a probiotic for dogs and cats then Nutrabio is highly recommended by thousands of vets throughout the UK and Ireland as a high-strength natural digestive support.

 

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Chondroitin for dogs and cats

Obesity in dogs is a common problem and like humans, a balanced diet and the right amount of exercise will help to maintain a healthy weight for your dog.

Chondroitin for dogs and cats is important to help maintain your pets optimum joint health as well as maintaining their overall quality of life.

Chondroitin sulphate helps to maintain synovial fluid viscosity to aid joint support and is also an important building block for cartilage. Chondroitin for dogs and cats is an important structural component of cartilage and provides much of its resistance to compression.

Chondroitin can come from many sources including fish, pig trachea and bird cartilage. Chondroitin sulphate E from squid cartilage is the most ethically sourced form of chondroitin with independent trail data to support its use.  As Nutravet is an ethical company, we make sure that our chondroitin is sourced from the most ethical form that being squid cartilage.

Chondroitin sulphate combined with glucosamine for dogs can help to give extra joint protection and is also an important building block for cartilage, as well as supporting joint structure. Teamed with glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate has become widely used as a joint supplement for pets.

Chondroitin supplements

Supplements containing chondroitin and glucosamine are regularly used for pets with joint stiffness and reduced mobility. The right supplement could help to aid your pet’s mobility and support their joint structure. On the face of it many pet joint supplements can appear good value, however many are very low strength. The Nutraquin range provides the highest strength joint supplements for cats and dogs whilst delivering the most affordable prices.

Introducing your pet to a chondroitin supplement, such as Nutraquin+ can help to maintain and build healthy joint tissue. Nutraquin+ is an effective joint supplement for dogs and cats. It’s a fast acting support product containing necessary high strength ingredients that help maintain healthy joint function in dogs, cats and horses whilst supporting the natural systems that control inflammation.

If you are looking for chondroitin for dogs and cats then Nutraquin+ is recommended by vets throughout the UK as fast acting and effective joint supplements for dogs and cats.