Choosing the right health care product for your pet is a top priority for most pet owners and many time is a confusing one as well. With all of the information available, it can be hard to choose just which products are best and safest for your pet. So how do you decide?
Look for dog health care products that are veterinarian formulated and are manufactured under human guidelines such as the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP). These are Federal guidelines are required for the manufacturing of human products and are designed to ensure products meet current standards of identity, potency, quality and purity. Simply put, these guidelines ensure that you are getting the proper dosage and quality in the product you choose. Also, look for products that offer a money back guarantee if you are not satisfied and a company that is available for you to communicate with.
Another way to choose the best health care products for your pet is to talk to your veterinarian. Your veterinarian is an excellent resource for information about maintaining optimal health in your pet. Your vet is just as concerned with maintaining you pet’s good health as they are with caring for your pet when they are in need. Talking with your veterinarian about any health care product you wish to use for your pet is an important step in choosing the right health care products. Your veterinarian can explain proper usage and dosing for supplements, vitamins, pain relievers and topical solutions. Other health care products such as grooming supplies and oral health products can also be discussed with your veterinarian if you are unsure as to what to look for in these products. A word of caution, however, is worth mentioning here. Marketing plays a large influence in pet health products just as it does with human health products. It is important to look at the active ingredients and not only the branded names on package. Veterinarians too can be influenced by the large companies and pharmaceuticals so educate yourself on the products and ingredients and you can save yourself a lot of money and your pet can have a possibly more effective product as well.
Choosing health care products for your pet is a very important task. With research and good information, your choices can increase the quality of life and over all good health of your pet for years to come.
