As you he needs care, attention and protection against all kinds of diseases. same is the case with your pets. First, it is advisable to vaccinate your pet. There are six vaccines for dogs and four cats.

A quick visit to the vet to see if his health card is up to date is the first action that will save you a lot of trouble sometimes. For dogs (contagious hepatitis, leptospirosis, distemper, parvovirus, piroplasmosis, kennel cough) and cats (chlamydia, rhinitis, enzootic, typhus), plus, in both cases, the vaccine against rabies not compulsory in France – except in the department of French Guiana – but required if you travel abroad.

The budget for immunization is important because it represents an expenditure of about 50 € per bite but nevertheless essential for the well being of your pet and yours at the same time, except for your wallet! You will also need to think about annual boosters. Petit passage forced the vet, but that he needed to check the health of your pet. During this visit, it will check the condition of his eyes, will check the scaling of teeth and look for signs of any chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis.

Daily, washing your dog every month or every two months is sufficient. He keeps his hair so shiny. For the cat, unless you have opted for a cat-like “Persian” for example, which requires daily maintenance (brushing) and monthly to the groomer (claw trimming, washing), it suffices to himself in toilet if it has been raised by his progenitor.

Care in domestic animals also go through food. Remember to vary their diet between nuggets and mash, you should avoid giving chocolate (toxic in high doses for cats or dogs) and all that is usually sweet or too fatty.

As you can see the care in domestic animals that are somewhat similar to us humans: vaccination for protection, food variety and not too greasy nor too sweet. Good for washing, do not follow our advice for yourself!

One thing is for sure, your pet will be very healthy if you follow his pace and especially if you give him love and affection, you will not regret it and will make you a master happy.

Everyone loves their pets. Feeding the pets is surely a matter of great concern if you have pets at your home, here are some tips to help you in selecting a balanced diet for your cats & dogs. Food! if selectively prepared for Mature animals or seniors can prevent all inconvenience that can harm their health. As they age, the tendency to osteoarthritis, especially large breed dogs, Overweight dogs, dogs with hip dysplasia or with defects perpendicular. The cats are relatively spared by this phenomenon, unless they have had accidents. Their kidneys are less able to function well and do not appreciate the poor quality protein from food scraps or low quality kibble, which will promote the appearance of urea in abnormal quantities in the blood and urine. The condition of teeth and gums may also deteriorate, exacerbated by the presence of tartar.

There may be more severe disorders related to age like brain disorders, diabetes etc. For which there are also food solutions, These are the things that requires a prescription and especially a veterinary monitoring that i will discuss in my upcoming posts.

This is especially for your dog or cat, they get bored if you didn’t pay them attention. You do not have ideas of activities to keep it healthy? I believe you need to start playing with them. Yes! this is true for most of the pets, like young cats and dogs still need to play, so we must therefore help them by providing toys and devoting time to play with them. this not only keep them healthy but also minimize the hunting of wildlife or destroying your garden. When you’re with him, the game maintains the complicity, the authority and emotional balance of the dog. All this helps to prevent disorders such as aggression or separation anxiety. however it is advisable to avoid the games after meals, because there is a risk of torsion of the stomach, especially in big dogs.Vary the games can further stimulate the animal, but repetitive play are also good because they develop complicity.

For your cat, Promote games that revolve around hunting and movement of a prey dummy. Eg feathers or foam mouse attached to a string that you set high. For the dog, the choice is wider in games where the animal runs and reports like ball, frisbee etc, games of concentration wooden toys with kibble hidden in open boxes or games of mastication.

The Running with your dog can be likened as a game because it is an activity with his master that the dog will enjoy. However, it must follow certain rules for a healthy dog. Some tips to remember is that do not run long or too often with dogs who have not completed their growth & having less than 15 months of age. For older dogs it is also important to adjust effort according to their shape. For adults, there are no strict rules as to time. What is important is the regularity of the exercise, as well as progress in metering and good intensity. For example, it is positive to run your adult dog 30 minutes daily.

In the spring of fleas, ticks and mosquitoes multiply! It’s time to treat our 4 legged friends. These parasites cause itching, hair falls, bacterial disease in our pets. sometimes they can also bite humans. it is highly recommended to Protect your pet is also protect you before its too late. For effective prevention it is necessary to know the pests and products.

Most of the folks want to know, what exactly is pesticide and how to get rid of it? starting with the “CHIP”. it is a Stinging insect, brown in color & small in size, it feeds on blood. The female lays between 30 and 50 eggs per day on your pet. Your dog or cat spreads eggs everywhere … like basket , sofa , bed , car etc.
95% of fleas in the home and 5% on the animal. Its sting causes flushing, itching, hair loss or infection. Some animals trigger serious allergies. so this is the worse thing for your pet. Spraysare recommended in case of heavy infestation, by spraying the product on the animal, the fleas are killed within hours.

Another is called TICK. This mite feeds on the blood of the animal to which it binds. Present throughout France in the spring and autumn, it binds to the thin skin for example the ears & eye. It spread disease which can be serious like the piroplasmosis, ehrlichiosis , or Lyme disease. It must kill the tick within 24 hours to 48 hours, which period may be necessary after binding to transmit diseases.

We recommend year round prevention against fleas for all family pets and their environment. From spring to autumn treat against ticks, sand flies and mosquitoes. Pipettes, necklaces or spray you choose the most convenient for you to apply. know your pet & ensure their good health.

The arrival of a kitten is a real pleasure, This little ball of fur looks you hugs and little touches .
How spoiled? now in case this is your first time with a kitten, you might want to know how to avoid unpleasant behavior like scratching, dirt etc. remember that this animal, in particular behavior need to take ownership of its new territory. The future character of your cat is forged from a very young age. Some unwanted behaviors are related to a lack of information that you needs before buying a kitten. To be balanced, its lifestyle and its environment must be adapted from an early age. His diet should be adjusted according to age. If you find kitten abandoned , it is useful to know its age well fed. But how? here are some useful information for you.

At birth it weighs 100g which is added 100 g per week. for example! if it weighs 600g, you can say that its about five weeks. The eye opening occurs about 15 days after birth. Your kitten within 15 days? Help him to do his business in the massage with a wet glove in the abdomen. Put a little water or milk formula in the croquettes to start to make them softer. The cat made many small meals throughout the day and night, his food must always be full. To simplify your life, sit him double bowl or distributors water and croquettes.

About the shelter & where to sleep. note that In general, kitten likes the bed and the couch , but it needs its own space with a Basket soft and removable for better hygiene. You can install him a cat tree with platform, niche, tunnel.. its like everything you need for climbing, scratching, hiding. To preserve and tapestry sofa , sit him scratching, wall and floor.To feel good, kitten lays its odors, rubbing his head on the furniture, corners of walls. All these little touches make your cat a companion happy, balanced with whom you share many years of happiness .

There’s always excitement & happiness when someone bring a new puppy or kitten into their family. But did you know about the interesting fact that possession of a pets may be good for your health in many cases. Pets can play an essential role in your life as you provide a steady source of satisfaction , friendship and fun.

History reveals that for thousands of years, animals have played an important role in facilitating human beings for protection, food, travel & joy. This was often a symbiotic relationship where we have something to offer to the animal , and in return the animal has something to offer. But now, science and research has actually seen this relationship in detail. The therapeutic use of pets as companions has drawn increasing attention in recent years for a wide variety of patients. so keeping in mind with the importance of pets in our lives, Pet Zoics is dedicated to provide you information & necessary resources that can help you in making a healthy environment for you & your pets.