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Season's Greetings and Welcome to the December issue of the BudgetPetCare Newsletter.
In this month's newsletter we discuss keeping pets safe during the holiday period, how exercise can benefit dogs with joint problems, as well as looking at our range of joint care and skin care products. Here at Budgetpetcare, our team are dedicated to providing excellent service over the holiday period. Please be aware that, due to the USPS postal service being overwhelmed with post at this time of year, your products may take longer to arrive. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at BudgetPetCare.
How to keep your pets healthy and happy over the holidays
Coping with stress
The holidays can be a stressful time for pets as well as people. Extra guests in the house means more activity and unsettles your pet's routines, usually they cope well but sometimes they may need some extra support.
Feliway for cats is a pheromone diffuser which simulates the pheromones cats use to mark territory. It can be helpful to comfort stressed cats when there is a change in their environment. You can head on over to our store to buy Feliway diffuser for cats from just $14.99 with free shipping.
There is also DAP collars or diffusers specifically for dogs which works in a similar way and
can be very helpful for dogs that feel unsettled by change. You can Buy DAP soothing products for dogs online through our store from just $24.99 plus free shipping.
We also have a homeopathic solution suitable for cats and dogs to help relieve anxiety and stress. It contains natural ingredients that are a major remedy for all types of anticipatory anxiety, producing a sense of calm and ease from nervous fear or excitement. Available through our online store, the Homeopet anxiety remedy is just $13.99 with free shipping.
Christmeal meals are for humans and not our pets
In one of our recent blog posts we pointed out the dangers of feeding your pets Thanksgiving meals and the same applies to Christmas meals. Please bear in mind that even just a small treat from the table could prove to be very damaging to your pet's health. For more information, you can read the post on Thanksgiving meals being dangerous to pets.
The dangers of Antifreeze
As discussed on our blog, watch out for Antifreeze this Winter whilst you’re out on walks with your dog as the solution can be lethal to animals if consumed. Spills of this liquid are common in winter months on driveways as car owners perform engine maintenance.
Acute cases of antifreeze poisoning often show as if the animal is intoxicated with alcohol. This is an emergency situation, and life threatening within hours. See your veterinarian immediately; the outlook depends on how quickly treatment can be administered.
Antifreeze is brightly colored, syrup-like liquid that has a sweet, appealing taste for your pooch. If you think your dog is likely to consume it, keep him on a lead at all times and one eye fixed firmly on him, it might just save his life.
Christmas trees
Most real Christmas trees are safe to have around pets but just be aware that your pets may pick up loose pine needles in their paws. Check paws regularly and cleaning loose needles is recommended to avoid discomfort for your pet.
It is advised to never leave your pets alone with the Christmas tree and decorations as they may consume items hazardous to their health. A common visit to the Veterinary emergency room over Christmas is due to dogs consuming Christmas tree decorations. If you're going out, it may be wise to shut them out of the room the tree is located in.
Joint problems - How Exercise Can Help Your Dog
Statistics show that 1 in 5 dogs in America are suffering from joint problems. One of the most effective ways of having an immediate improvement to your dog’s health and pain management is weight loss, yet it can be one of the most difficult things to accomplish.
It is often a vicious cycle; your dog is overweight which affects the joints, so he’ll want to move less or you might walk him less for fear of more pain, which then creates more weight gain and more joint pain.
Weight loss for your dog helps by reducing the stress placed on joints and the muscles that support those joints. It will also reduce the inflammation of arthritis. Studies have claimed that fat could be considered a pro-inflammatory. By reducing the weight of your dog, the stress on the joints and muscles will be lessened and will give them the chance to heal and strengthen.
Although weight loss won’t cure dog arthritis, it will make the condition easier for your dog to cope with. For less pain and more mobility for your dog, you need to consider diet and exercise... You can read more of this Dog arthritis and weight loss article over on our blog.
Stock up on solutions to relieve the pains of joint and skin problems with great savings and free shipping.
Joint and Skin Care for dogs
 Flexivet Plus Flexivet® Plus is a joint support supplement for dogs, containing a unique combination of ingredients to help preserve joint cartilage and limit joint degradation in dogs. $24.67  |
 Seraquin Specially formulated to help maintain healthy joint function in dogs and cats, recommended by many vets for use on its own or in tandem with prescription arthritis treatments.$23.89 |
 Flexivet Start Flexivet Start is a palatable nutritional supplement designed to prolong the natural life of joints in dogs as well as cats that are suffering from arthritis and related problems.$139.78 |
 Malacetic MalAcetic Shampoo is a unique crystal-clear preservative free formulation of acetic acid and boric acid in a ph-balanced shampoo with a fresh apple fragrance. $15.77 |
Joint and Skin Care for cats
 Seraquin Seraquin is a joint supplement, specially formulated to help maintain healthy joint function in cats. Recommended by many vets on its own or in tandem with prescription arthritis treatments. $23.89 |
 Cosequin Cosequin Cat contains 100% pure Chondroitin Sulphate. It provides an excellent source of glycosaminoglycans, and is an ideal GAG building block as an adjunct to maintaining Bladder Health.$19.99 |
 Dermoscent Dermoscent Essential 6 is an excellent spot-on conditioner for use on cats. Dermoscent Essential 6 is a highly effective treatment that will keep your cat's hair, skin and coat in great condition.$14.99 |
 Malacetic MalAcetic Shampoo for pets is a unique and effective crystal-clear preservative free formulation of acetic acid and boric acid in a ph-balanced shampoo with a fresh apple fragrance. $15.78 |
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November Ask A Vet $100 Competition Winner
Congratulations to Janice Keys, who is the November winner of the Question of the Month.
Janice asked us...
Is advantage safe for a pregnant dog?
Our vet replied...
Advantage is for topical use and can be used on pregnant bitches.Care should be taken to avoid the contents of the tube coming into contact with the eyes or mouth of the user or recipient animal. Do not allow recently treated animals to groom each other. This product is not absorbed by the skin and will not reach the blood stream...
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Ask A Vet - Your Questions
Thank you for your questions that you've submitted on our new
Ask A Vet section section. Once again our mailbox has been full with questions that you've wanted answering, and our in-house vet has been busy answering as many as possible for you.
Here are a selection of your questions that we've received. Click through to our website for the answers:
Question from Laura Betancourt
WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO START USING FLEAS AND TICKS PRODUCTS? AND WHEN ARE RABIES SHOT DUE? WHAT AGE?
Question from Maggie Ross
Hi, I have three cats, two indoor only and one who goes in and out. I just treated all three with advantage and now I’m wondering if I only need to continue to treat the cat that goes outside. Thanks for your help, Maggie
Question from Cathy Goolsby
Is there a safe product to give dogs to calm them when it is storming? Lady is terrified - she walks every step with me, jumps on the bed if it is night, and shivers. Thank you for your help.
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