Showing Compassion To Those Who Have Lost A Pet
The lost of a beloved pet is a very emotional experience. According to the 2017-2018 National Pet Owners Survey from the American Pet Products Association, 68 percent of US households have some type of pet. The majority of people understand the special bond a human...
Pet Hygiene and the Importance of It
We bathe regularly, wash our dishes, clean our houses even if we hate it, but when was the last time you not only changed the litter box but cleaned it and dried it before putting new litter in? Can you remember the last time to use soap and water or run your dog’s...
The Dog Ate What?! – How Dogs Have and Will Eat Strange Inedibles
Dogs are not known for having a discriminating palette and only insisting on eating the finest foods on Earth. Dogs are reckless and can put themselves in danger, as dogs will eat almost anything once. If they survive to regret it, there are some snack choices that...
The Behavioral Changes of a Sick Cat
Cats try to be dignified creatures at all times, even if head butting you and occasionally making fools of themselves over a laser pointer. So cats will often try to hide illness. Cats are hardcoded by genetics to mask when they are ill so as to be safe from other...
Why All New Dogs Need To See A Vet
Have you properly prepared for bringing your new dog home? You have already purchased all the essentials for your pet like dog bowls, collar, leash, a nice doggie bed, a crate, and toys but after you’ve picked your puppy up from the breeder or paid the adoption fee to...
Ways to Slow Down Your Feline Speed Eater So They Don’t Regurgitate
A cat can become extra adorable when they are hungry. Other than standing on your chest and head-butting you at 5 am, they also do the “feed me” happy dance of mewing, purring and the cat rubbing up against you as you prepare their meal. A well-fed and nourished cat...
The Safety and Care of Blind Pets
There are many reasons pet cats and dogs can become blind. Blindness can develop over time or suddenly. Health conditions like diabetes can cause gradual blindness by clouding the lens of the eye over time leading to visual loss. Retinal eye diseases can also cause...
Lowering the High Cost of Pet Care
Pet owners across the country know that having an animal at home isn’t always wallet-friendly. There are added expenses related to food, medical care, and more — and that’s when they’re healthy. If your dog or cat is older, has special medical needs, or gets injured,...
Fruits and Vegetables for Lizards
Can Lizards Eat Fruits and Vegetables? Yes, and they should. Lizards are omnivores, which means their diet consists of both animal and plant matter, including fruits and vegetables. Omnivores do best with a diet that has variety of fruits and veggies served alongside...
Home Dangers for Pet Birds
We want to make sure our home is a safe place for our family members. Our bird family members have additional risks in our homes as they can fly and inherently chew and use their beak at their hands. Let’s review the hazards to our feathered family that exist in our...
Helping an Obese Dog Lose Weight
Even dogs can be obese and for veterinarians, obesity in our canine companions is a major problem for vets and pet parents. For some dogs, caloric restriction and exercise alone help your dog lose weight and minimize the health risks of arthritis, diabetes and other...
A Guide to Exercising with Your Dog
Regular exercise has been clinically proven to have multiple health benefits but if you’re already a couch potato, starting any sort of regular exercise and developing a healthy habit can be much harder. A dog as your exercise companion can encourage you to get and...
Common Poisons That Can Kill Your Pet
Preventing Pet Poisoning Things that are harmless to us but toxic to pets are plentiful in our homes. Hazards to our pets can be found throughout our homes. Dogs, in particular, are great at finding and exposing themselves to poisons wherever they might be. However,...
How to Help a Poisoned Pet
If your pet becomes poisoned, don’t panic. Appropriate, prompt and decisive action is vital to your pet’s outcome. We’re here to help to give you tips that could save your pet’s life. Step 1: EvaluateTry to identify what toxin caused the issue. Find...
Natural Itch Remedies for Your Dog
Is there anything worse than an itch that you can’t scratch or that won’t go away? No matter the cause of the itch, (i.e., bug bites, allergies, dry skin, chemicals, etc.) having a persistent itch is a pain in the behind. What about your pooch? If they...
Why You Should Switch Your Dog’s Food
Switching your dog food is tricky. If it’s not making them sick, there’s no real harm in keeping the same food right? Well, not necessarily. Here are some expert-approved reasons why you should check your current brand and see if switching food is right...
Cats are officially as Smart as Cat Owners Knew All Along
Any cat owner will be the first to tell you that their cat is smart and albeit a little feisty, especially if you miss their feeding time by a minute. They will escort their human to where their food is at, and then subsequently, to their bowl to ensure...
Natural Itch Remedies For Your Dog
Is there anything worse than an itch that you can’t scratch or that won’t go away? No matter the cause of the itch, (i.e., bug bites, allergies, dry skin, chemicals, etc.) having a persistent itch is a pain in the behind. What about your pooch? If they don't stop...