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How to Add Fiber to Your Dog's Diet

  The easiest way to boost your dog’s fiber intake is to add a high fiber food to their meals. The most commonly reached for item is pumpkin. It’s readily available as canned pumpkin. Smaller dogs will only need about a tablespoon added to their meals while larger dogs may need up to a quarter cup. As with any diet change in dogs, it’s recommended to start slowly, so if you have a large or giant breed, start with a smaller amount of pumpkin and slowly work your way up to a quarter cup. Green beans are another whole food that can be a great fiber source. Raw green beans are less digestible but they can be steamed for easier digestion. Obviously make sure they are sufficiently cooled before giving to your dog. Alternatively, frozen green beans are also a great option. Similar to pumpkin, smaller breed dogs may only need about a tablespoon (you can chop them up for easier measuring) while larger breed dogs can have a quarter cup. Sweet potatoes are another fantastic option for natural...

How to Deal with Your Cat’s Negative Behavior

There could be a variety of reasons why your cat is acting out: Cat can feel stressed out when there are any changes in the household Cat may be suffering from medical problem. Cat can simply feel that it's conduct is inappropriate. It is very common for the owners of the pets that their cat is misbehaving because the cat is upser or spiteful. However, this case is not applicable everytime Redirecting her conduct rather than penalizing her for it is more likely to result in her getting back on the right track. By punishing her, you run the risk of making her feel scared by you, which can lead to even more stress and unhealthy behaviours in the long run. IF YOUR CAT IS AFRAID OF YOU, THIS WILL ALSO HAVE A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH ONE ANOTHER.