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Just like in humans, pets too can become overweight when their calorie intake is higher than the calories burned. In this situation, several health problems can arise such as diabetes, hypertension, heart problems and arthritis. To help your pet maintain a healthy weight, there are several tips to consider. When an animal consumes too many
In recent decades, research into the adaptation of the diet of elderly animals has increased the life expectancy of our companions. In general, after about ten years, we can consider our pet to be old. Senior animals require different dietary needs than junior animals. Kidney failure, tumors, bone degeneration, cardiovascular disease and diabetes are some
Every year in spring and autumn our pets (cat and dog) lose their hair, this is called the molting period. It sometimes happens that an animal loses its hair excessively, in these cases, it can be a behavioral problem, the animal scratches when it is stressed for example or the sign of a disease. In
All cat and dog owners know that feeding their pet is at the heart of the daily care offered to them. For several years we have seen the emergence on the market of a multitude of brands and recipes that meet the increasingly demanding demands of customers. In recent weeks, Chico Pet Shops have added
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the flowers are in full bloom. Summer is finally here! After an endless winter and a rainy spring, there’s only one thing on our minds: enjoying this beautiful weather with friends, family and our faithful canine companion. Here are some tips and tricks for a great
Every June, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day reminds us of what it means to be proudly ‘’Québécois’’, Chico is no exception! Quebec and its people (and pets!) have been at the heart of everything we do for 37 years now. So, in the interest of celebrating our “thoroughly ‘’Québécois’’” identity, we wanted to share more about our company’s
