ASK THE EXPERT WITH JAMES NIXON OF PETS PANTRY
All over the city there are animals looking for homes. Could you be the one to offer them the love they need?
BANDIT is a thoroughly handsome chap, who ended up at York Cats Protection because he wasn’t getting on with his former owner’s other cat. He’s looking forward to finding a new home where he can be the centre of his loving family’s attention! JOJO turned up on a stranger’s doorstep, made herself at home and promptly gave birth to two kittens! After such an exciting few months this friendly young girl is now more than ready for a simpler life, hopefully consisting of lots of fuss and a few sunny spots in which to nap! n If you’re interested in finding out more about these adorable moggies, or any of the cats at York Cats Protection, call 760356. BRUCE, a black and white Staffy cross, is three or four years old. He’s had a hard life and deserves a chance to know what it's like to live as a normal, loved pet. He needs lots of affection and attention in a new home without very young children. JACK is a four year old neutered male Dalmation. He's a very shy lad so a quiet home without children is a must. He's good with most other dogs, and once he knows that you're not going to hurt him he's a very friendly guy. n If you could give any of these dogs a home call: 01904 654 949 or visit RSPCA, Landing Lane, York
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Pets Pantry explain how to improve your dog’s health simply by changing his diet.
Does your dog have any of the following problems? 3 Loose or wet faeces 3 Itchy skin or paws 3 Smelly breath or body
3 Hyperactive behaviour 3 Insatiable appetite 3 Itchy Anal Glands
These problems are often caused by feeding the leading brands of dog foods bought from the supermarket because of the following reasons: 1) They contain no genuine meat. Generally the ingredients will state that they contain between four and eight per cent meat and animal derivatives. This can often mean that indigestible feathers or other parts of the carcass are used. 2) They contain a high percentage of cereals and glutens. A dog’s body can only absorb about 30% of the cereals it eats, hence so much coming out the other end as waste. These also cause issues with scratching and smells as his body can’t break down these unusual carbohydrates. 3) High levels of colourings, sugars and salts are put in to make the food tastier for them, but these can worsen his behaviour. Just imagine how a child might behave if you fed them on sweets and fizzy pop all day. The high levels of sugars can also cause a build up of tartar and plaque on his teeth.
How can you make your dog healthier and happier? Feed him on a good quality food on advice from experts. The food we recommend this month is Royal Canin • Royal Canin is the most palitable food on the market due to the chicken liver coating on every biscuit. • Very high absorbancy into the dog or cat resulting in very small and hard faeces. • Human grade ingredients in all food. • Breed Specific dog and cat foods including Labrador, Yorkshire Terrier, Persian and Main Coon. • Even biscuit shape designed for best results. • Excellent for sensitive stomachs
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