The Purrfect Nanny & Purrfect Pet Health Blog

According to the National News, your four-legged friends might look “cute and cuddly” when they’re a bit on the chubby side the truth is that they in danger of the same health problems that plague obese people.

From diabetes to a great increase in heart and respiratory problems, our pets are at a great health risk the bigger they get. And while excess weight does not cause orthopedic problems it can worsen such things arthritis and hip dysphasia. Obese dogs also are more vulnerable to torn knee ligaments, skin infections, heatstroke and a host of other ailments. Continue Reading »

As a dog owner, we all want what’s best for our dog. With the newest reports about the proper diet for your dog, they should have carbohydrates, vegtables, etc., more and more dog owners are giving their dog table scraps without realizing that there are certain foods a dog should never have. Before you put your left-overs in your dog’s bowl be sure to read the top ten foods they shouldn’t eat. Continue Reading »

My life is likely to last up to 10 or 15 years or even more. Any separation from you will be painful.
 

Give me time to understand what you want from me. Do not break my spirit with your temper, though I will always forgive you. Your patience will teach me more effectively. Continue Reading »

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I just heard that Dog lovers who believe the pets should not be kept tethered to chains used dramatic means to make their point Saturday in Atlanta. Continue Reading »

The first thing  which came in my mind was Gandhi’s saying

“The greatness of a nation and it’s moral progress can be judged  how they treat their animals”

I don’t think there is much more to contribute but that I fully agree.
Reading this story made my stomach turn around and I hope you Americans don’t want  a person capable of such an act  to be your next  Mr. President.    Continue Reading »

Early summer is an emotional time for me. While I look at all my healthy and happy pets and am pleased that I have been able to give them safe, loving lives, I also see and read about the millions of homeless cats and dogs. Summer is the time when most have litters, adding to the numbers whose daily struggle is nothing less than the fight for survival. Continue Reading »

Every year, millions of Americans welcome a new dog into their home, particularly in the late spring and early summer. And every year, hundreds of thousands of dogs are given up for adoption, chiefly because they exhibit unruly behavior. Why? Because many people think they know everything necessary to train their companion animals, when really they have nothing other than a vague idea. Continue Reading »