Have you Heard Why Dogs Bark at the Postman?
Do you wonder why your pet keep barking its head off at the postman, and all the other people who trail regularly to your front door? And are you driven insane at trying to control the noise? Here are some ideas as to what’s going on and how you can deal with it....
What Everyone Should Know With Meeting A Siamese Cat
Meet the Siamese, a short article about the cat, its history and character by Ellen Whyte A Siamese cat is like a jewel. These beautiful pets have soft fine pale cream coats set off with “points” meaning dark masks, ears, feet, and tails. The whole gorgeous effect is...
Subtle Signs Your Cat is Unwell
Cats are remarkably good at hiding their feelings, especially pain, so it can be tricky therefore to pick up on when your pet isn’t well. While our pets are as liable as we are to the odd “off day”, a delay in seeking medical help for a real problem can be fatal....
6 Tips On How To Bathe Your Cat
Want to bathe your cat, but don't want to be scratched to ribbons? Check out these tips. #1 Ask yourself if a bath is necessary. Long haired cats need a bit of help but healthy shorthairs tend to keep themselves clean. If your pet has oil or something nasty on its...
The Truth About Shedding
Shedding ~ One Downside of Having a Pet It gets everywhere ~ on your clothes, collecting in balls and rolling around on your floor, on your furniture, even in your dinner… Yes, I’m referring to pet hair, of course! Sure, we cherish our canine companions and feline...
Is it Possible Your Furry Friend Has a Food Allergy?
We hear about children having nut allergies, and it seems more commonplace for people to suffer from wheat, shellfish, milk and soy allergies, but did you realize your pet can also be prone to food allergies? A food allergy occurs when a pet’s immune system mistakenly...
Keeping your cat’s teeth clean – without being lacerated.
Cats need their teeth checked just like we do. If you happen to be one of the very few people who’s cat is used to having its teeth brushed - congratulations! Most of us live with the other kind of kitty, the type that turns into a tornado of tooth and claw the...
Take your dog for a swim!
There are dogs that have a famous penchant for water, namely the Irish Water Spaniel, Labrador Retriever and Nova Scotia Duck Toller, all of whom were originally bred to work as a team with duck and game hunters. However, most dogs adore going swimming, especially on...
3 Facts About Cat Purring
Purrs are wonderful, right? There’s you and your kitty, sitting together, with you cuddling and your pet purring. It’s classic contentment. But purring is really rather a mysterious and complex behavior. #1 First of all, nobody is sure how the purr works. One...
The verdicts in: a biscuit now and then is a good idea. But if you can, make your own!
Nobody is sure when the first dog biscuits were made, but in 1828 Charles James Apperley, an English gentleman who wrote a column under the name of Nimrod for The Sporting Magazine, extolled the virtues of Mr Smith’s dog biscuits. Undoubtedly Nimrod a shill for Mr...
Is early neutering and spaying a good choice for your kitty?
We all know there are too many unwanted kitties, so the population needs to be controlled. For queens, spaying means being relieved of coming into season. During this time, the girls will yowl and howl, attracting toms from all over the neighborhood. Spaying also...
Top 12 Reasons You Will Love Having a Dog
When you have a dog you will be very happy with the results, there is no doubt that you need to love the upsides that come from it. How could it be any better than waking up to a smiling face and knowing that they love you always? Here are the proven benefits of...
9 Steps On How to Break Up Dogs Who Are Fighting In Your Household
When you have a house with dogs, sometimes this means that they are going to fight. It is your job to make sure that you are able to keep them from fighting or getting into a situation that will escalate quickly. Pets are like our children and that means that like...
How to Deal With Cat Behavior Problems
Let’s face it we all have cats that cause problems. We are going to take a look at some of the most difficult issues and how to handle them. Aside from allergies, bad behavior is the reason that many owners will replace their cats and find other less difficult models....
Why We Are Obsessed With Cats?
When it comes to the internet, we are living in a world that is dominated by cats. What that means is that we see them in gifs, we see them in videos, and that there are over 200 million cat videos that are uploaded every year. Why is it that we are obsessed with...
How to Travel With a Pet in an Airplane
Traveling with a cat or dog can be a real challenge. Some airlines until recently, unless an animal was a service animal, would insist that the cat or the dog be put into the cargo hold. What that meant though was that pets were literally relegated in spaces like...
What to Do if Your Pet is Lost
No pet parent wants to know the fear and angst that goes along with having a lost pet, after all, it is our responsibility to keep our fur babies safe and sound. But sometimes, despite our best efforts, events such as a pet wandering away from home, escaping his...
How to walk your Shih Tzu
We love these little dogs with their plumy tails, their big brown eyes and the haughty way they strut, saying, “I know you’re looking at me. Because I’m GORGEOUS!” Shih Tzus are happy, lively dogs who adore being with people. Add their compact size into the mix and...