Water, water everywhere, and nor any drop to drink ...(if you're smart)  

How often have we heard this line, hundreds, maybe altered a bit but the meaning is the same. Personally, having done so much traveling, I've always only had bottled water to drink. Living in the US, in California specifically, we are told our water is safe. 

There have been so many times that there have been problems of one sort or another, just look to Flint Michigan. Enough is enough and doing my research has brought me to this moment in time to speak about the most vulnerable among us. Beside the obvious, Babies, the Young and Infirm, I am talking about our Pets.

Yes, they may eat disgusting things sometimes, but what about the WATER. All Pets need water to survive, however there are chemicals that should never be ingested. I have read an article recently that shook my bones. I now know that an accumulation of Fluoride in water stays in our bones causing Osteosarcoma, Arthritis and Osteoporosis. Dr Patricia Jordan DVM also has another degree in Microbiology. Through her working with certification as a Water Treatment Operator she became increasingly interested in Public Health and Veterinary Medicine with the increasing risks of safe drinking water. There is an article that I believe everyone should read  flip to page 16 the title "What's on Tap?" and think seriously if your Pets and you and your family are worth investigating what y'all are drinking.                         
    

   Really, it looks and sounds worse than it is, really!

Covering the Pet Industry is a joy, however with the searching for new products, there is also pain. Imagine 2days of intense walking, talking, taking notes to revisit or not, and the happiness that floats around you when you find that perfect (in my humble opinion) new and so exciting company. Oh by the way, I forgot to mention the 3 football field sized convention center venues. Or the 3000 vendors and the buyers, that raises the heat in the already stuffed atmosphere. Or the pervasive aroma of every food type, wrapped in plastic and nowhere to sit and this is the real kicker, sooooo overpriced, for imitation food (OMG) consumption.

I digress, I do my research and I am constantly asking you my faithfuls, to do the same. Read labels, understand ingredients, what is good and what is bad for your Furry Pawed Family. Why KIBBLE sucks etc, etc, etc, my last Blog.

Today I want to talk about the safety issue of grooming products, that come in contact with your Pets. After I research I try it with Fiona and a group of friends that feel the same way about Pet Wellness and Pet Health. After the trials we confer and here is what I have about a great company that checks all the boxes. The company is "MAURO of Beverly Hills"and we couldn't be happier. We all bathe our buddies once a week or whenever the need arises. From my hands on experience with Essential Shampoo and the way Fiona looks, her coat is silky, shiny and we haven't had problems with fleas due to the balance of essential oils and herbs. I finish with Leave-in Conditioner and De-tangler ,she will stand and wait for her rub down with a mini massage and then we continue her Blow-dry. What a gooood life.

We all want the best health and the longest life for our Pets!

Now more than ever before we can accomplish this. Public awareness has been increasing slowly but surely. Since I started my Wags and Woofers site, I have been connecting with the best and brightest in the areas of Veterinary, Holistic, and Animal Nutrition Researchers. The verdict is definitely in.... Kibble is Bad, but here's the thing, you don't have to freak out, because you can make things better for your furry buddies. There are articles and special people that tell all about the research and Steve Brown is a pioneer in this special field. He is remarkable and tells it like it is, here are 2 segments that will give you that "Ahaaa" moment. My other go to expert is Rodney Habib , Rodney travels around the word to get answers, and I promise, you will really love what he has to say.

The take away from all of this simple, before we had the K word, we fed our pets the left-overs that we ate. This was before all the overly processed foods that are out there now. Before you grumble that you have no time, listen to this, "our pets lived longer". Yes, you still have no time, well there are choices you can make, that will ease your pain. The concern and ground swell that is being made regarding Pet Food, within the Pet Food Industry is turning, and now you have some great companies that are making it easier for the time constrained. Be sure you buy Species Appropriate BALANCED COMPLETE meals, meaning, meat, poultry, or fish that have the proper balance of vitamins, minerals, ground bone and offal (heart, liver etc.) and fruits and veggies. The above are either frozen or dehydrated and if you are still not sure, there are the Limited Ingredient Wet Foods in the can. 

Please do your RESEARCH your Pet Family will thank you.......