Arthogen is a natural supplement for dogs and cats, that treats painful arthritis symptoms. It is one of the best selling dog supplements because it works very effectively. I want to discuss the ingredients and why Arthogen is an effective supplement.

The active Ingredients per tablet in the Arthogen Plus with MSM are: Glucosamine HCI 500mg, Chondroitin Sulfate 200mg, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) 250mg, Hyaluronic Acid (HA) 20mg, Vitamin C 33mg, Manganese 5mg. Three of these ingredients; Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and MSM, are all very effective joint healing ingredients. My mom takes these ingredients in her human brand supplements and it’s helped her arthritis tremendously. Not only will these ingredients help relieve joint pain, but research shows they will help improve and even reverse some of the joint problems by actively building back and reducing inflammation at the joint structures. Glucosamine helps build up joint cartilage structure. This is possible since Glucosamine converts to the compound that constitutes most of the structure. Glucosamine and Chondroitin also help relieve pain and increase elasticity in the cartilage, making it easier to move the joints.

MSM also helps strengthen the cartilage and can help reduce the symptoms of arthritis pain. All three of these ingredients work well by themselves, but even better according to research I’ve read, when taken together. That is why I recommend you buy the Arthogen Plus with the MSM included, instead of just the regular Arthogen bottles without MSM added. Arthogen could also be helpful for problems associated with Hip displasia, a problem of the hip joints that occurs most often in many large dog breeds.

Arthogen Plus with MSM bottle sells at PetNutritionProducts.com. Another very effective joint supplement for pets you might be interested in trying at a lower price, is called Arthroionx. I have personally tried ArthroIonx on my dogs and found it very effective. They also have a moneyback guarantee for 90 days, allowing you to try the product risk free. You can read my Arthroionx review for more information.

The most important thing you can do for your dog is what you feed him on a daily basis. Over the years as I’ve learned more about what is put in human foods I also learned how much worse mainstream dog food.

Most of the common commercial brands you see in your local grocery store are loaded with grains. Dogs are carnivores not omnivores, they should be eating mainly meat in their diet! Grains are a common allergen for Dogs. These grains, especially corn, aren’t healthy for dogs or even humans. Corn and wheat are often contaminated with a natural fungus, so aren’t healthy for human or dog. Years ago, dog food used to be mainly meat, but now it is full of cheap grain and wheat and other things to cut costs.

In the meat they do use, it is inferior meat in most mainstream dog foods. Usually what is leftover of a carcass is what is thrown in dog food. The fatty or indigestable or unhealthy parts of the animal like ligaments or lungs or intestines is the kind of things that are put in dog food. Once again, it is a way to cut cost. It gets even worse, some of those animals have been euthanized and then ground up into the dog food. The drug that they use to kill them pentobarbitol is left in the dog food. According to this news story 43 common brands including Ken L Ration, Kibbles and Bits, Kibbles and Bits Puppy, Nutro, Walmarts “Ole Roy”, Trailblazer, and more had trace amounts of pentobarbitol.

Finally, another way they make pet food even less healthy is by adding dangerous additives like preservatives. Some of them are banned or not even allowed for human consumption by the FDA! None of these pet foods have any organic ingredients free from pesticides, antibiotics, or hormones just like mainstream human food.

You may be wondering what you can do to avoid inferior meats, grain filled dog food that is organic and full of natural ingredients. Well forget all the national brand dog foods. None are good for you. Instead I recommend you check out all the natural dog food’s at Only natural pet store. They only carry natural dog foods, none of the cheap or unhealthy stuff you find mainstream. There are different formulas and types of dog Food, the most expensive brands tend to be the most healthy for your dog, using only organic, whole high quality meat, and grain free.

This post was sponsored by Kmart. All the opinions are mine.

Kmart is having their special Kmart Bluelight specials this saturday (August 8th) all day and only today. There are some really great deals here so you should take advantage of them.

Some great deals for example are patio furniture is 70% off regular price. 10% off diamond jewelery on top of an already 70% price cut! College filer paper is 2 for $1. Womens Joe Boxer Flip Flops are only $4.00. If you come back tonight to Kmart.com then you can get some blulight specials online too. In addition Kmart is offering free shipping on orders of only 60 dollars or more. Kmart has always had great prices so for them to throw in all these great savings on top of it you know your going to get a really good deal. In total there is 40 great blulight specials in store and others at kmart.com tonight.

Did you know that Kmart has brought back it’s layaway program? Finally people with no credit cards can put stuff away at layaway without the usurious bank fees from credit companies. You can also find a link to their coupon center and if you sign up to their email you get a 10 dollar coupon and emailed new sales offers weekly. It’s just other ways Kmart keeps people saving money. You can also follow Kmart on Twitter.

Pet Insurance is now fairly common in the U.S.A, with over 1 million now having a insurance plan for their dog or cat. Sometimes a unexpected illness can develop like cancer, where pet insurance allows you to cover the expenses of chemotherapy. Having pet insurance is often the difference between keeping their dog alive with hope or having to put him to sleep because they cannot afford thousands of dollars in bills. Embrace Pet Insurance was started in 2006 and although it is a relatively new company, I believe it is one of the better, if not the best one.

Embrace Pet Insurance will cover all chronic or pre-existing conditions. Some other pet insurance plans will not do that because they consider them a genetic or pre-existing problem. Embrace will also cover accidents, lab tests, chemotherapy, medical scans, alternative therapies, and surgery. If you want your policy to cover prescription drugs or advanced dental illnesses then you have to get optional coverage for that though. Embrace doesn’t cover teeth cleaning or the cost of a general vet visit.

Average premiums per month on for a small dog are about $25, for a deductible of $200 and a maximum lifetime payout per claim of $10,000. You can choose the deductible amount and total claim amount. Actual monthly premium price will depend on the dog breed, it’s health, and the actual policy you choose. Embrace Pet Insurance will cover all pre-existing conditions that weren’t known to already exist before the policy starts. Other companies either charge extra for pre-existing conditions or not at all.

Embrace Pet Insurance is very flexible. They don’t have network vets that you must go to. They also will reimburse your vet bill directly instead of a benefit schedule. I found the customer reps very friendly and up front too. I think Embrace Pet Insurance gives you a lot of freedom and good coverage for the right price.

This post was sponsored by Sears. All the opinions are mine.

Well it’s that time of year, August is when all the college age kids are getting excited to start a new life in a college dorm or new apartment away from home. This year will be record attendance in colleges. Sears has made it easy to find furniture and other items for your dorm by dedicating a special CampusReady page.

You can pick a “dorm room” where they have a photo of what a really modern styled look for a college dorm. They have different styles for men and women. You can hover items in the dorm room to find the price and more information on products and buy individual products you want. They also on the page have an interactive shopping list to aid your shopping. They have a list of the items your child will need away at their dorm. They also have some financial and financial planning tips. Most kids are clueless about finances and in this economy its more important than ever to learn. On the page they also have links to apparel that is highly recommended and clothing categories recommended for college life.

College students should also check out the CampusReady on Facebook application to help with their transition into college. You can also register for free at the Campusready page for a chance to win $25,000 in college tuition.