5 Holiday Plants that are Toxic for Pets
Holiday Decorating begins earlier and earlier every year. Garland, Christmas trees, lights, candles and even plants adorn homes around the world this time of year. While plants are gorgeous to place in and around the home each holiday season, you should know that...
How To Ensure Your Cats Golden Years are the Best
An older cat requires special care. As an owner, you have had your kitty companion on your lap and purring for a long time and as a cat ages, an owner needs to be more aware of a cat’s health. A healthy cat is a happy cat and as a cat owner, the responsibilities and...
What Are the Best Dog Breeds for Introverts
Dogs come in many varieties and some of these are more outgoing than others. If you like to come home and you want to be able to unwind, you are going to want one of the calmer breeds that is going to want to be a part of your lifestyle. There are many out there that...
Bath Time for Reptiles
Reptiles can absorb water through their skin. They have permeable skin. Reptiles can stay hydrated by simply soaking in water and absorbing it via their skin. Reptiles in the wild will bathe themselves, but captive reptiles kept as pets require a little consideration...
Pet-Pleasing Holiday Gifts: Shopping Tips for the Dog or Cat in Your Life
With Halloween in the past and Thanksgiving looming, the Christmas shopping season is in full swing and it’s time to put together your holiday shopping list. If there’s a pet in the family, or in a family you’re buying for, you may not be planning to spring for canine...
8 Things You Must Consider When Adopting a Cat
Everyone knows not to give a cat as a gift but there are a lot of things you need to keep in mind as a person who is adopting a cat. Here are suggestions that need to be considered for those who are would-be adopters. Make sure a Cat is Welcome by Everyone...
How Can I Protect My Pet From Dangerous Blue Algae?
One of the many headlines that keeps popping up recently is that there have been algal blooms that may have the potential to kill your pet. According to NOAA, there are many issues with the algae, and it may be a part of every US costal state. What that means is that...
How to Kitten Proof Your Home
When you bring a new kitten into your home, you are doing something that is very special. You will see that this is a very special thing to do. However, it must be noted that when you have a small creature, that means that you are dependent on keeping your pet safe,...
Should I Let My Dog Eat Table Scraps
It may be tempting to let your pet eat table scraps on a regular basis. A part of this is that they are going to be staring at you during the meal and that means you may be thinking about giving them a treat. The issue with that though, is that a lot of the foods that...
How Can I Show My Pet I am Thankful?
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It is that time of year where we show the people and pets in our lives just how much they mean to us. We often express our love and gratitude with food, when it comes to our human family. It may be tempting to do the same with...
The End of Daylight Savings and your Dog
The End of Daylight Savings is not that far away! That means it’s time to start preparing your dog to “fall back”. With a little preparation in the days or weeks leading up to the end of Daylight Savings, you can save you and your dog a little less angst later on. ...
How To Prepare Your Pet For Halloween Safety Tips
Best Halloween Safety Tips for Your Pets 8 of Them We love our pets; it is also a very scary time for them on Halloween. The reason for that is all the costumes as well as the doorbells. There are also many treats out there that are toxic for pets and these can make...
Keeping Your Dog Safe on Halloween
Can I Take My Dog Trick Or Treating? Do you want your dog to celebrate Halloween with you and your family? If so, you should think ahead about how you can keep your dog safe while engaging in a spooky good time! Can your dog be easily identified and contained...
How You Can Celebrate Halloween With Your Pet
Halloween is one of those times that can be a lot of fun but can also be scary. Since you have pets that are not the symbol of the day like cats, they are going to want to have fun too. What can you do to make the holiday fun for your dog? Here are some suggestions....
What Should I Do If My Pet Has Ticks?
If you have a pet that has ticks, you need to plan on what you are doing and how you are going to do it. That means that you first need to make sure that you do not panic. Your pet will not be able to transmit any diseases until there is around 6 to 8 hours of feeding...
National Feral Cat Day
All animals deserve love and care. This includes the ones that don’t currently have homes. October 16th is National Feral Cat Day. This event has raised awareness about cats without homes for the last 16 years. National Geographic estimates that there may be as...
Why Is My Dog Gagging So Much?
When you hear that noise again in the middle of the night you know it is never good. It is the sound of a pet gagging and then being generally uncomfortable. What can you do in those moments? Although your pet may be making a sound that they are not being hurt by, it...
Mistakes That Parents Make at Bath Time
When it comes to giving your pet a bath, there are many things that you can do to make it a calming experience. When it comes to pets, these are experiences that normally are not very relaxing. There is the water, the noise, the confinement, the process of scrubbing...
