http://www.polymvaforpets.com/pets-blog PolyMVA for Pets Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:13:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en You understand that exercise is good for you helping you to maintain a healthy weight, keep your muscles and joints flexible and helping you live longer and feel better. For all the same reasons, your pets need to get exercise too. Not only can exercise extend your pets lives; it ... http://www.polymvaforpets.com/pets-blog/20/basic-guide-to-exercising-your-pet/ As the holiday season begins, we offer a reminder of the potential hazards that often face your pet during this time. When you start to decorate and cook, be careful! The holiday season is generally a time of family togetherness in which even our pets participate. One’s thoughts generally are ... http://www.polymvaforpets.com/pets-blog/19/a-reminder-of-some-hazards-of-the-holiday-season/ From time to time we have customers ask us about nutritional support for their pet's liver. Basically, the liver performs numerous important functions for your pet's body, including the filtering of toxins from the bloodstream. Because the liver works to rid the body of so many different substances, it is ... http://www.polymvaforpets.com/pets-blog/17/liver-disease-in-pets/ For many of us, coming home from a long day at work means that we'll be met at the door by an adoring and eager friend - our pet! All that love is such an ego boost. Pets are good for more than your self-esteem. Besides being great buddies, pets ... http://www.polymvaforpets.com/pets-blog/18/5-ways-pets-improve-your-health/ You know it's good for you. You know that exercise can give you energy, help you maintain a healthy weight, keep your muscles and joints flexible, help you live longer, and above all, make you feel better. For all the same reasons, your pets need to get up and get ... http://www.polymvaforpets.com/pets-blog/16/the-benefits-of-exercising-your-pet/ It feels good to treat your pet to human food every once in a while. Those puppy-dog eyes are hard to resist as they watch you eat and try to convince you that they are starving! It makes you want to give them a taste of everything you eat. But ... http://www.polymvaforpets.com/pets-blog/15/%e2%80%98people-foods%e2%80%99-that-can-kill-your-pet/ A wide variety of vitamins, minerals and supplements are available in today's marketplace. Typically they come in the form of flavored pills, treats, liquids, and powders. However, premium foods that are designed for puppy growth and canine maintenance may often supply all the needed vitamins and minerals to sustain normal ... http://www.polymvaforpets.com/pets-blog/14/can-your-puppy-or-dog-benefit-from-a-vitamin-supplement/ Despite their popularity, myths about cats persist. Separating fact from fiction provides a greater understanding of how to meet their special needs. A falling cat always lands on its feet When a cat falls a short distance, it often twists itself around to right itself and land on its feet. However, falls ... http://www.polymvaforpets.com/pets-blog/13/cat-tales-separating-fact-from-fiction/ There is an increasing awareness among pet owners that certain fatty acids are beneficial to a pet's health. Along with this awareness comes the question, "which fatty acids are important and why?" Although answering this question tends to be technical, it helps increase our knowledge of the role proper nutrition plays ... http://www.polymvaforpets.com/pets-blog/12/understanding-omega-fatty-acids/ Dogs mature at different rates. As a rule, large-breed dogs mature earlier than small dogs. But if your dog is age seven or older, he's probably approaching, or already in, his senior years. This may mean a change in lifestyle for him and for you. Companionship and commitment to your dog ... http://www.polymvaforpets.com/pets-blog/11/caring-for-your-older-dog/