articles by Paw Printz
Unlike Cats, Dogs are omnivores which means they can benefit from having fruits and veggies in their diet. Even wolves eat plant-matter in their diets. But this doesn’t mean that every fruit or vegetable is good for your dog. It is important to know what is safe or what could be harmful. Remembering to take into accountant your dog’s size, …
A subject not for the faint hearted! Anal Gland disease is a common and distressing condition in pets and is one of the common causes of ‘scooting’ behaviour – where a dog or cat drags its bottom along the carpet, Anal glands are two small glands located on either side of the dogs (and cats) rectal opening at roughly the …
Dogs can get stressed just as easily as us humans, and often, we are the cause of that stress. Knowing how we affect our dog can help us to have a better relationship with them. A dog with less stress in their life will be a happier, healthier dog, and much less likely to do part-take in any unwanted behaviours. …
Regardless of the breed of your new puppy, one thing is certain – they’re going to chew! Puppies use their mouths to learn about the world around them, starting from when they are newborn. They use their mouths in the same way a toddler uses his hands: to explore. As they get older, the urge to chew comes from teething …
Fish would not be a natural food source for cats – do you know a cat that likes to swim? The Cat family has closely evolved alongside their canine equivalent – dogs, but unlike dogs that can stay alive on a vegetation diet, cats must have meat in their nutritional regime to survive. Their unique dietary requirements means cats need …
If your dog is not as active, bright or happy as it should be – change their diet! Cats and dogs have been evolving on this planet for 40 million years, eating raw food. Their mouths, teeth, stomach, intestines, organs and enzymes are all evolved to masticate process, digest and absorb the breakdown products of raw food. A simple understanding …
Spirulina and Chlorella – a superfood for Dogs Spirulina and Chlorella are both fresh water algaes that are high in healing and antioxidant properties. Both include large amounts of vitamins, minerals and many other very beneficial nutrients. Some of the benefits for dogs include: • Improves Immune Response • Healthier and Shinier Fur and Skin • Eliminates Toxins from the …
Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is a natural way to control internal and external parasites in your pets. DE efficiently eliminates fleas, worms (roundworms, whipworms, pinworms, and hookworms) and bugs including mites, lice or bed bugs within a few of days. At PAW PRINTZ we source Organic Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth, obtained from freshwater Australian mines only. It is a natural (not …
Your dog’s Brain health – As often discussed in humans, levels of brain chemicals (such as serotonin) influence your mood, your calmness, your energy levels and the choices you make. It’s exactly the same for animals – in fact, numerous studies supplementing these chemicals to dogs’ diets have shown transformational effects on their behaviour. Trillions of tiny organisms live inside …
