As most of the millions of pet owners can attest to, a sick pet can end up costing a lot of money. Whether the pet has a short term illness or a chronic one, it can mean multiple trips to the veterinarian. The good news is that there are things that people can do in order to help their pets live a healthier, happier life. A great place to start is by taking a look at their diet, which can have a tremendous impact on their pet’s health.

“People often don’t realize just how important the quality of food is that they feed their pets,” explains Will Post, president of Hound & Gatos Pet Food Corporation. “Yet it is something that is done every day and helps in nearly every aspect of the pet’s well being. The pet’s diet is so important and should not be overlooked.”

Each month on Google, over 600,000 searches are conducted for the term “Paleo diet.” The Paleolithic diet plan is one that many people are catching on to and adopting in an effort to become healthier and return to eating more of what their ancestors ate. But many people who are adopting this diet may be still be feeding their pets the same old by-product-filled foods that they have been giving them for years. The good news is that they can indeed give their pet a Paleolithic diet, as well, and their pets will thrive as a result.

“Anytime we can get back to eating a more natural diet, or one that our ancestors ate, we are going to be healthier,” explains Will Post, president of Hound & Gatos Pet Food Corporation. “The same goes for our pets. By going Paleo with your pets, you will be giving them a healthier diet that is closer to what they would eat in nature.”

In a recent disturbing video exposing an animal shelter in Memphis, some of the allegations and photos show dogs being muzzled for eight hours without food and water, and one dog with an embedded collar left untreated for days. These are examples of workers violating city policies. It is estimated that there are thousands of shelters around the United States and chances are you are within 15 minutes of one. These shelters take in approximately 5-7 million animals per year; unfortunately, 60 percent of the dogs and 70 percent of the cats are euthanized due to overcrowding, sickness, aggressiveness or injury. Abuse at animal shelters, is something that is on the rise. Some states have pending investigations, while others are yet to be investigated. That’s where Guardians of Rescue steps in.