Tips for Healthy Cat Treats
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Tips for Healthy Cat Treats

Most of use just fall prey to the cute purring sound of a cat. And in return, we do everything to keep them comfortable; more than that, we show our love by feeding them the best treats we can find. But there are a few things that you need to know about treats. How much is good, what is good, and what to avoid are bits of information that will help you giving them the best there is. Here are some handy tips for buying healthy cat treats. Count the Calories the first of our tips for buying healthy cat treats is to be aware of the calories you are feeding your cat through a packaged cat treat. All the information may not be on the label, but you can find that out through the manufacturer. Cats can suffer from weight-related problems, so feed smaller portions of calorie-rich treats. But not all treats focus on nutrition. You should also check if the treatment is approved by the officials of the Association of American Feed Control. Treats Should be Occasional You must feed moderate quantities of treats to your cat. If they develop a liking for the treat, they may avoid their regular healthy food.
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Ways to Use Essential Oils That Benefit Dogs
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Ways to Use Essential Oils That Benefit Dogs

Some popular essential oils are comfortably endured by dogs. Because of their vulnerable body systems, essential oils have to be properly diluted and used in an acceptable ratio for both topical application and diffusion. Dogs accept essential oils more than cats and its benefits have been seen in improving its mental and physical health. Herein, we discuss the various factors to consider before using essential oils for pet dogs and recommend some oils for them. Suggested Dosage Before topical application, one of the major factors to consider before using essential oils for pets should be to dilute them with carrier oils like coconut oil or jojoba oil. A safe ratio is a drop of essential oil for 1.5 tablespoons of carrier oil. This dilution makes it 0.25% of essential oil and is safe to be applied on your dog. A patch test should be done on a part before using it on the whole body. While diffusing, a test run has to be done with a drop or two of the oil that is approved by your vet and keeping the exposure time to about 15 minutes. Dilution should be done considering the size of the dog, its health, age, and condition.
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