Ask Better Questions

In this video, the popular pet vlogger, artist and founder of PlanetPaws.ca, Rodney Habib, points out some of the differences between human medicine and veterinary medicine and how we need to ask better questions -- particularly in regards to processed foods and annual vaccines. So true!

Are you a Quintessential Pet Parent?

Pet Fooled - The Movie

I just finished watching the new documentary Pet Fooled, which is about pet foods. Great documentary! I highly recommend every pet parent watch it!

Pet Fooled is now available on most digital platforms (e.g., iTunes, Hulu, Vimeo, Xbox, etc.). It will also available on cable VOD providers like Dish Network, Cox, Charter On Demand and Verizon Fios, to name a few. For further information and to watch the film:

• "Pet Fooled" Facebook page
• "Pet Fooled" on iTunes
• "Pet Fooled" on Vimeo
• "Pet Fooled" on Amazon.com

All About Structured Water

Have you seen the new Structured Water page on our website? We now have lots of information and resources on Structured Water for you, including testimonies from animal lovers like yourself. There are videos, links to testimonies, magazine articles, a YouTube channel, a documentary, interviews, special offers and more! I will be adding more in the future so please check back for updates.

Go to our website at www.cozycrittersofbellaire.com and click on the Structured Water tab to learn why we are so passionate about Structured Water.

Now it's easier than ever to experience the benefits of Structured Water for yourself, your pets and your plants! Can't afford to pay for a structuring device all at once? In an effort to make them more affordable for everyone, custom payment plans are now available. For information on a payment plan that can work for you, please call 857-254-9880 (TWE). Tell them Beth/Cozy Critters Pet Sitters referred you.

And don't forget: we offer the best prices anywhere on Structured Water units and when you order ANY unit from us you will receive two free bonuses; Water Magic and Infinity Wave (worth $600) AND free shipping to anywhere on the planet!

Join us on the free Teleclasses -- Clayton's Classroom -- every other Wednesday or listen to recordings of previous classes by clicking HERE.  

Prescription Pet Food Lawsuit

As I have mentioned many times, including in two recent posts (May 2016 and June 2016), there are many problems with prescription pet foods that are finally coming to the surface.

I'm sure you have noticed that people are fed up with a lot of things these days, and this includes the pet food industry, including prescription pet foods. And now finally, a couple of law firms have teamed up and are representing consumers in a class action lawsuit against the four main manufacturers of prescription pet foods -- Hill's, Purina, Royal Canin and Iams.

Have you purchased a prescription pet food in the last four years? Have you been told that your pet needed a pet food available by prescription only? Were you referred to an on-site veterinarian (Banfield, BluePearl, for example) to write the prescription, with or without the need to examine your pet?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, please call and speak with one of the lawyers at the number provided in this article, which also explains more about it.

It's up to us to speak up and speak out for the animals!

I haven't given any of our pets prescription foods in over two decades and would never consider giving them, but a lot of my clients do and have.

To read more about the class action lawsuit and how to join it, go to:

http://www.walkuplawoffice.com/Pet-Food-Fraud-Landing-Page_ppc_lp.shtml

To read Susan Thixton's (TruthAboutPetFood.com) article about the lawsuit, go here:

http://truthaboutpetfood.com/another-pet-food-lawsuit/

Please help support pet food advocacy work by going here:

http://truthaboutpetfood.com/help-support-the-truth-2/

(Update 1/9/17): To read Dr. Karen Becker's article about this lawsuit go here:

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2017/01/09/prescription-pet-foods-lawsuit.aspx

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A Dog's Purpose - The Movie

Grab a kleenex and check out this trailer for an upcoming movie A Dog's Purpose. 

Never had a dog? This movie will give you insight into why these unconditional love-filled creatures are so special.

Reversing Cancer in Dogs

Yes! This is wonderful news. Check out this state of the art facility outside of Austin, Texas that is a one-of-a-kind sanctuary for dogs that have cancer! They not only treat them and are a forever home if necessary, but they are reversing cancer in some cases with diet and then adopting them out! This is amazing and so exciting!

Watch this short video or learn more by going to their website at Ketopetsanctuary.com

What Is Your Pet's Normal Poop?

Our pets can't tell us when they are not feeling well and we may not always be able to tell if something is up unless they are showing obvious signs. One good and easy way to tell if there is cause for concern in regards to your pet's health is by their poop. Their poop can tell you a lot!

It's easy to tell if something is going on with indoor cats because they use a litter box that you scoop daily. It can be challenging to narrow it down to which cat it is in a multiple cat household so knowing each cat's habits and observation are key. (This is also one of the reasons litter boxes should be scooped daily so if something does show up that warrants attention, you can get it checked out asap because the sooner you notice it and get it taken care of, the better.) It's more difficult with outside cats or cats that go primarily outdoors unless you observe them or can find their poop.

Our cats are indoor/outdoor. We have litter boxes inside and we also made an outdoor litter box in our backyard made out of sand for a child's sandbox with a layer of rocks on the bottom and landscape timbers for a frame. Our three-legged cat Kilo uses it all the time. He has a hard time digging in the backyard with only one front leg and finds it easier to dig in the soft sand. 

 When it comes to dogs, unless you pick up their poop regularly and/or take your dog for a daily walk you may not notice that something is off by way of poop detection. I have discovered worms and other serious issues going on many times over the years while pet sitting or walking dogs and the dog's guardian had no idea. It's important to watch your pets and know what their elimination habits are.

I see a lot of poop and I've seen every kind shown in the video below! Unfortunately, one very common type I see when it comes to cats in particular, is very dry, hard stools. This is an obvious outward sign of dehydration. This is due to a dry food diet. Cats are not physiologically made to sustain vibrant health on a diet of highly processed dry kibble and it shows in their stools among other things. 

Though this informative video shows a dog, the same holds true for cats as well.