Like many of our articles about a specific ingredient, I’m going to start with a few things that are NOT great sources of fiber for your pet: . Psyllium fiber (aka meta#>^il – I changed the letters so my post doesn’t get blocked).  Why is this NOT a good source of fiber?  I was told […] The post What’s a Good Fiber Source? appeared first on Healthy Pawsibilities ..read more

Are you considering, or is your veterinarian recommending, removing all — or even some — of your cat’s teeth? . It’s one thing if the teeth are rotten and infected (that’s bad oral hygiene). It’s something else when they are calling it “resorptive lesions” and wanting to pull every tooth as so-called prevention. We’re talking […] The post Veterinarian Recommending Tooth Extraction for Your Cat? appeared first on Healthy Pawsibilities ..read more

The purpose of this post is to present a myriad of facts, which will be different than our typical more conversational post you see here. it is not our intention to sound cold or emotionless.   Never ever EVER do I want to see animals die. But I do want you to know the facts, […] The post Important FAQs About Bird Flu appeared first on Healthy Pawsibilities ..read more

This post is going to be start with information about what NOT to do.  Hang with me, though. I’ll get to what you should do, but want to give some context about why you should do it that way. . Some people come in the office and they assume I’m gonna tell them they have […] The post How to Cook Meat Correctly for Your Furry Friends appeared first on Healthy Pawsibilities ..read more

The ongoing discussion surrounding the H5N1 bird flu has generated a fair amount of concern. It is crucial for pet owners to approach this situation with calmness while still taking the appropriate measures to safeguard their pets, particularly cats… which are notably more vulnerable to this virus. . To start… we need to understand what […] The post Putting the H5N1 HPAI Bird Flu in Context appeared first on Healthy Pawsibilities ..read more

Warning: I’m going to dispell some myths in this post. So, let’s figure out what we really need to do when it comes to liquid in the food. . First of all, why are we concerned about water consumption? Water is necessary for life. Absolutely.  And if you have been feeding kibble, you know that crunchy […] The post Should I Add Water to My Pet Food? appeared first on Healthy Pawsibilities ..read more

So… to help pet parents BETTER understand the safety measures already in place to protect pets from HPAI, I have to geek out for a few minutes and give you some science. My goal is to define things and not lose you in a bunch of technical terms. . Viruses are not alive by themselves. […] The post Safety Measures in Food Against HPAI appeared first on Healthy Pawsibilities ..read more

From late 2021 in Texas to right here and right now, pet parents are still hearing about the “avian flu” AKAL: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. While it has been here for three years already, now all of the sudden state departments of agriculture are taking action, but only on the north side of the United States. […] The post What is This Flu Thing? appeared first on Healthy Pawsibilities ..read more

So…you may have seen this information before, but let’s face it… We all tend to eat the same family celebration meals! This is a reminder for your family’s holiday fun this year. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Family and friends are gathering together. The little ones are eager to pass their veggies under the table […] The post Let’s Talk Pet Friendly Holiday Food…Again! appeared first on Healthy Pawsibilities ..read more

Twice recently, I have heard the rumor that salt is dangerous for cats. . And I wondered why cats would be viewed as so special that they can’t have salt… a mineral critical to the health of any other species. But mostly I wondered,  “What in the world is somebody putting out there to confuse […] The post Is Salt Dangerous for Cats? appeared first on Healthy Pawsibilities ..read more