Animals Are Among Our Best Friends: Why We Get Along So Well
The dog is the best friend of man, a sentence that is part of our imagination since both have learned to live together. What is the optimal level of understanding as to be between two different species? The answer may lie in their brains. The dogs have adapted their...
25 Things Worth Knowing About Your Cat
Every cat has front paws with five toes and four toes on the back paws. Your cat could have some extra toes, but only if it’s polydactyl. Many of polydactyl cats were founded in Boston, USA, which have to 8 toes and are known as “Boston Thumb Casts”. Did you know that...
5 Most Dangerous Cat Diseases
The latest studies published by the HSUS on feral cats confirmed that the best thing you can do to protect your cats from dangerous diseases is to keep them inside our homes. Reduce potential fights with other cats reduces the spread of disease through injuries and...
Outdoor Pets and Cold Snaps
Winter weather has begun. While we can count ourselves lucky that we're not under several feet of snow, the cold weather and dropping temperatures can still be a risk to our pets. Possibly one of the biggest dangers is getting complacent because it can get pretty warm...
Giving Pets as Gifts: Taking Care of the Pet
In the last blog post, we talked about using these questions to make sure that you're being thoughtful and smart in your pet gift giving. Does the receiver want a pet? Make sure you're not giving a pet to someone who's not ready or able to take care of it. Which and...
Giving Pets as Gifts: Getting the perfect pet
It's holiday time and many of us are looking for the perfect gifts to give to our loved ones. If you or your family members are pet lovers, it's very possible that you'll want to give a pet as a gift. I know first hand the excitement and happiness that a pet, given as...
An Introduction to Therapy Dogs
As a dog owner, you know that one of the best things about living with man's best friend is how much happiness your dog can bring in to your life. So the idea of a therapy dog might not seem that new or surprising to you, but how much do we know about what therapy...
Becoming a Parent for Foster Pets
You might already have one, two, or even a full family of pets, or maybe you're a pet lover who is thinking about getting a pet. Whatever your circumstances, you can always consider becoming a foster parent for pets. While this arrangement isn't for everyone, you may...
Bringing Outdoor Kitties Indoors for Winter
When you are in the middle of winter, it is too late to find ways to bring those outdoor kitties in. This is a process of growing trust that must happen gradually and must mean that they are brought in a bit at a time. That means essentially that you want to begin the...
When Cats Ruled in Ancient Egypt
Whether you know it or not, cats were actually worshiped as gods in ancient Egypt. They were first domesticated in Egypt about 10,000 years ago from a wild species of cat. In Egypt they were then worshiped as gods. They were praised for controlling all of the vermin...
Your Friend the Ferret
Perhaps you’ve been a ferret owner for years. You’ve seen all the antics and tricks, all the mischief and entertainment these little furry creatures can provide. Or maybe you’re more like me, a person who knows very little at all about the fascinating world of...
Thanksgiving Dinner for your Cat or Dog
Say no to beggars! Thanksgiving dinner can be a bit of a minefield when it comes to feeding your pet table scraps. With so many do’s and don’ts for what your pet should eat, and with so many dishes filled with so many ingredients, it can be hard to keep track of what...
Moving with your Cat or Dog
There’s no way around it, moving is just plain stressful. The chaos, the flurry of activity on moving day, the disorder as you try to find a new place for everything. Adjusting to a new home can be fun and exciting, but for your pet, who will not understand all the...
November is National Adopt a Senior Dog Month
If you’re thinking about bringing a new, furry family member into your household, or if you know someone who is thinking about adopting a new dog, here are some great reasons why a senior dog could be the very best choice for you. Adopting a senior dog saves a life....
Winterizing Your Pets
Whether you realize it or not your pets are going to be in the middle of a situation once cool whether rolls around. Although you may think they are ready for it. You may be surprised to know that they are not quite ready for some of the colder days. While your pet...
Why Your Pets Need Professional Training
Doing things yourself works OK most of the time when you are working on a house or are making a small house project. If you want to make sure that your pets are well trained you will want to have the training done by an expert. That means that you will know in the...
Your Pets and Pumpkins
It’s fall, and that means that it’s pumpkin season. Everyone starts to eat more pumpkin treats, they carve and decorate with pumpkins, and you can find practically anything pumpkin flavored, patterned, or scented at the store. Did you know that your pet can join in on...
Fall and your Furry Friends
Fall is a wonderful time of year for you and your pets. You can get outdoors to enjoy the beautiful changing leaves and crisp autumn air. The holidays are just on the horizon, and change seems to be ringing in the air. But with all the change of leaves and seasons,...