Just like humans, dogs are allergic to a lot of things. They can be allergic to food, chemicals found in their shampoo and even to fabric and material. Believe it or not, skin problems are not entirely caused by external factors, such as bacteria, parasites, chemicals, shampoos, etc. The food that your dog eats can also affect the animal?s skin, causing it to get dry and flaky. A balanced diet, rich in fatty acids and proteins will keep the animal healthy; you can also add some vegetables in your dog?s food, or give him supplements to make sure it gets all the nutrients needed. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org

Pet abuse is just as bad as hunting illegally, animal extermination, organized animal fights, animal testing and poisoning. Statistics show that in the United States, more households have pets than children and more than 1 million ?furry children? are abused, every year because they simply live in homes where there is domestic violence. For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org

The debate over wet food and dry food remains alive. Some think that feeding a cat dry food would deteriorate its teeth, while others think that wet food only fattens them. Unfortunately, there are few people that actually know the pros and cons of each type. If you really love your cat, you will provide it with exactly what it needs, For more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org

According to experts, almost 40 percent of dogs nowadays are overweight. This proves that dog owners do not pay attention to the amount of food their greedy pets eat during the day or miscalculate the dog food portions for each meal. Although commercial dog food contains guidelines indicating how much the dog should be fed according to its size, it is not very concise and can leave room for misunderstandings, causing your dog to get too much or too little food, for more information please visit our website at www.animalshelter.org