The vast majority of YouTube viewers who found and viewed the video "WARNING Wellness Pet Food!" believed it was a hoax, or worse, an extortion attempt. After 89,000 plus views, the consensus seems to be it's some form of hoax, as hundreds voted thumbs down. The comments were equally damning:

• "I have been feeding this for years and never saw anything like what he casually scooped from that bag. I even went out and examined a bag and couldnt find a single bone.

The video also appears to be professionally filmed, scripted, and edited for a home video done by a guy with one youtube video. Something smells fishy and it isn't that dog food!"

• "My friend emailed wellness about this and apparently this guy tried to sell this video to wellness and they declinded because it's clearly false, and so he put it on youtube."

• "Been…

Citizen Journalist Somalia

(Posted by Nic Marshall on behalf of Somalia)



Obese dogs are prone to many more health conditions, from diabetes, to heart conditions to various cancers and diseases as a result of run-down immune systems and diet.

Recently studies have also shown that most dogs today are overweight simply because of their feed. Often, inactivity is cited, but the truth is, we're feeding too much for our companion's level of activity. It's backwards thinking to assume you can create enough activity to "catch up" to calorie intake. Exercise is…

Above: A cat's natural diet is raw meat, fish, chicken. Processed or dry foods may contribute to many feline health issues.

Citizen Journalist Susan Riker



Feeding pets has become a complex endeavor today. Where it used to be that all any pet owner had to do was open a bag or can, and there was no real questioning about what was in it, cat and dog food has come under fire in recent years. Concerns have arisen as to the cleanliness and quality of commercial products, and with those concern,…

By Susan Rowney



Receiving a diagnosis of cancer can be devastating news for any dog owner. Understanding that there is a quickly-advancing, life-threatening condition present many times has pet owners grieving prematurely while they accept this news and try to decide what to do about it. However, with pro-active care, and the use of numerous homeopathic treatments, it does not have to be time to say good-bye to our canine companions just because there is a positive diagnosis. One canine cancer survivor, Robin, a Police K-9 Unit member, is alive and well today to prove just that.



It was at the age of eight that Robin, a Golden Retriever owned by Mary MacQueen and a K-9 Unit Police dog in New York state, was learned to have an aggressive form of cancer called Cutaneous…

By Lynnie



Pets. They give us their unconditional love, and they're frequently considered to be members of the family, like our children. Unfortunately, just like children, cats and other pets can cause a lot of damage to our personal property.



Inappropriate urination is one of the most frustrating and destructive behaviors seen in cats. With just one accident outside of the litter box, inappropriate urination can quickly become an unwanted habit if not corrected immediately. Once the behavior becomes ingrained, breaking the pattern can be extremely difficult.…

Above: Casual Canine X-treme Weather Dog Boots

Member Post By Rosemary Heinz



Dog foot wear and clothing for dogs seem to be a fashion trend but these articles can also be practical.  When our family purchased two new puppies, getting these little bundles of joy, the farthest thing in my mind was thinking about clothes and booties.  My thinking was they have built in winter coats, after all they have fur and they are used to walking outdoors.  Living in a very cold winter climate the first year went by without any type of problems as they were young and not left outside for long amounts of time.  Time moved along and by the…

By Kate Rae



With so much conflicting information about pet food available today, home made pet food is becoming a more popular choice of pet owners. Of course we all want to feed our canine and feline friends the best food possible, giving them the best nutrition possible. The biggest question is always how, considering that just about every commercial food out there claims to be "the best for your pet". While many available pet foods are high in quality, there is still much to the fact that the pet food industry, while improving, does not police manufacturers enough. This means, in truth, that we have no idea what actually goes into most pet food other than what the bag label says, and much of that is up for debate, too. For this reason, interest in home made diets and…

By Auntie Jazz



Attention crazy cat ladies in training: taking care of a multi-cat household can be hard! Whether your house is full of cats because you just love them so much, or because you have multiple roommates who all own cats, adjusting to a growing feline family can be tough. Not just for you, but also for the cats. I personally feel a multi-cat household helps a cat to grow up more well-adjusted and friendly. If you feel the same way, read on.



Often the best thing you can do for your growing cat family, is to just let them figure it out on their own. When my sister and her cat, Fubar, moved in with me, my cat, Oreo, was not impressed, to say the least. My other cat, Princess Leia got along with Fubar almost from…

Leopard cats are native to India, where they are becoming more rare. 

My Leopard Cat Snowy

By Gaurav Ji

This is a true story of my cat Snowy. Snowy was of the species of leopard cat found here in India. She was slightly white and grey in color, with stripes and spots.

We lived in an apartment on the top third floor, and there was a lush green vine creeping up the trellis right to the terrace floor. One day we heard dogs barking loudly and looked out the window to investigate. There in the vine we saw a small kitten, frightened out of its wits, climbing slowly toward the terrace. My sister went up and rescued her and brought her into the apartment. That was the day when Snowy came home for the first time.

Snowy was a boisterous…

Above: Dogs who are overweight are prone to many health-related issues, but in senior years it can be a critical health issue, particularly in the onset of hip issues and arthritis, and heart problems. Don't over love your dog to the point of obesity.

By Jenn Young



The senior years, in the canine world, come quickly, as early as six years for large breeds—far too early for their human companions.

Elder dogs require optimal nutrition to support their senior years. While most excellent quality top excellent quality dog meals have complete vitamins, organic supplement and minerals, the elder dog requires special attention. In particular, the senior dog should generally avoid grains altogether.

Cancer, arthritis and diabetes are concerns with…