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You often hear people say "a healthy gut means a strong immune system" - and that applies just as much to cats and dogs. As a devoted pet parent, you have almost certainly seen your pet suddenly pass soft or runny stools, vomit for no obvious reason, or get diarrhoea the moment you switch food. Watching them suffer is heartbreaking. There are countless brands of pet probiotics on the market, so which pet probiotic is actually good? When should you start giving them, and what ingredients should you look for? This complete guide breaks down the 3 golden rules for choosing pet probiotics for Hong Kong pet parents, so you can target the real problem and protect your dog's or cat's sensitive tummy. Quick 5-second answer: when should pets start taking probiotics, and how do you choose? Key takeaway: When your pet has long-term soft stool, constipation, bad breath or skin sensitivity, or is in the middle of switching food or a course of antibiotics, probiotics are very much needed. When choosing, look for **"a strain number (such as L. acidophilus LAP5)", "a live bacteria count (CFU) of 2 billion-5 billion" and "encapsulation technology (so the bacteria reach the gut)"**…

As a devoted dog owner, you have probably seen fellow owners on Facebook or in your neighbourhood saying: "Start your dog on glucosamine early to protect the joints!" But when you look at your lively 2 or 3-year-old bouncing around the flat, you are bound to wonder: "Isn't it too early at that age? When is the best time to start a dog on joint supplements?" Homes in Hong Kong tend to be tall and narrow, and many are finished with polished tiles or wooden floors, so dogs charging around the flat are constantly slipping. Add in all the jumping on and off sofas and beds, and the strain on their joints is greater than you might imagine. This article breaks down the best time to start joint care for your dog, the ingredients that actually work, and how to pick the right joint supplement for your pet. 5-second summary: when should a dog start taking glucosamine? The precise answer: As a general rule, every dog should start supplementing with glucosamine by 7 years old (as it enters its senior years). However, if you have a large breed, a breed prone to joint problems (such as a Corgi, Dachshund or…

With more and more types of cat litter on the market, new cat owners often get lost among tofu litter, clumping clay litter, wood litter, paper litter and crystal litter: which cat litter is best? Which one suits my home and my cat's preferences? This guide, "Types of cat litter compared: which one should you choose?", uses a simple question-and-answer format to help you understand the pros and cons of each type, then draws on the best-selling cat litters in the BC Pets online store to show you how to pick the right one based on your cat's personality, the size of your home and your odour-control needs. Whether you are about to get a cat, buying cat litter for the first time, or looking for a Hong Kong cat litter recommendation to upgrade what you use now, start here. What types of cat litter are there? The 5 main types explained According to the BC Pets cat care column, common cat litters fall broadly into 5 types: tofu litter, paper litter, wood litter, mineral litter (silica clay / bentonite) and crystal litter, each performing differently in absorbency, odour control and environmental friendliness. Outside cat litter comparisons also focus mainly…