Diamond Pet Foods Celebrates February - Dental Health Month!

When was the last time you took a good look at your dog’s teeth? All too often people neglect their own teeth – only brushing, what’s more they neglect their pet’s teeth, not even brushing those at all!

Keeping a close eye on your dog’s teeth can save him a lot of discomfort and possible disease. Foul breath, red gums and discolored teeth could all be signs of more serious problems such as gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) that can give way to disease in the mouth or blood stream.

Although a dental exam is part of most annual vet visits, you can help to maintain overall dental health by brushing your dog’s teeth with specially formulated canine toothpaste and brushes. Kits with detailed instructions are available in many pet stores. Your vet can demonstrate proper technique and suggest the best formulas and tools for your dog.

Another great and easy way to maintain your pup’s teeth is by selecting treats and kibble that help to reduce plaque and tarter build up, while nourishing him with important vitamins and minerals like calcium. Diamond Pet Foods dry dog food formulas, such as Diamond Premium Adult, Diamond Naturals Chicken & Rice, and Diamond Performance, all promote healthy and clean teeth. Also any of our biscuits are great for the teeth and gums, and your pooch will love the taste!

Obesity: New obesity medication for dogs may or may not be the answer.

When you provide a high quality diet in proper amounts relative to your dog’s activity level, you can maintain a healthy, lean body condition. Diamond Premium Adult, Diamond Naturals Chicken & Rice, and Diamond Performance are specially designed for active or working dogs. The higher fat and calories may not be a good choice for less active or older dogs. For these dogs consider Diamond Low-Fat Formula, Diamond Naturals Senior 8+ or one of our Diamond Naturals Small Breed Formulas

If you are already following this practice by feeding the proper level of protein, fat and calories without results, then there could be a medical cause for the excessive weight and medication might be necessary. Your veterinarian can determine if this is the case.

Visit Diamond Pet Foods to learn more about keeping your dog fit.

Hairballs are a common problem among indoor cats that can be uncomfortable for your kitty and a mess for you and your family to clean up! Hairballs begin forming in your cat’s stomach long before you find it on the carpet.

When your feline friend grooms herself, hair collects in the stomach. From there it will either move through the digestive tract, or accumulate and eventually be regurgitated. Fiber and/or fat sources help to move the hair along, thus preventing the formation of hairballs. Unlike an outdoor cat, indoor cats normally do not have access to a naturally occurring fiber source like grass. This is part of the reason why larger regurgitated hairballs are more common and problematic for indoor cats.

Diamond Pet Foods has just created their first Indoor Cat Formula as part of the new Diamond Naturals product line. This formula contains natural and safe sources of fiber to support healthy digestion and fats such as Omega 3 fatty acids to support healthy skin and coat, reducing hair swallowed during grooming.

This food is appropriate for any cat, but is formulated to support and maintain the special needs of your indoor friend.

As you cat grows into advanced adulthood (6-8 years old) her body has special needs. You may notice that she becomes less active and less agile. This can work in your favor as she’ll not be so quick to knock down your favorite glass vase, but be more likely to cuddle up in your lap for hours!

Regular vet visits and a watchful eye can help in detecting and reducing the impact aging will have on her quality of life. But, the first line of defense against the effects of aging is your cat’s diet. Diamond Pet Foods provides a comprehensive selection of adult formula cat foods that cater to your cat’s lifestyle while giving sound nutrition to support her health as she ages.

Each product contains ingredients to maintain the feline’s overall health, including the urinary tract, skin, coat, and eye-sight. The finished product undergoes 151 rigorous quality and safety checks. Read more about your adult cat’s needs and how Diamond Pet Foods can help him or her live a healthy and long life!

You may have seen glucosamine & chondroitin supplements in your local drugstore, or heard how they can provide joint protection and health, but did you know that it can also benefit your dog? Joint deterioration, disease and arthritis are all common problems for older dogs. In cold weather these ailments may flare up, impairing mobility and causing pain.

Glucosamine and chondroitin are both naturally occurring substances in the body that protect joints from inflammation and maintain their overall health. Supplements that mimic what the body produces enhance and increase their actions, protecting and improving joint health. Your pet may benefit from a diet that contains natural sources of glucosamine and chondroitin.

Diamond Pet Foods includes these supplements, derived from natural sources such as shellfish (glucosamine) or poultry cartilage (chondroitin), in several of their premium dog food formulas. Check out other helpful tips and information about our premium pet food on the web at Diamondpet.com