8 Winter Activities To Enjoy With Your Dog
While we don’t always get snow here in Georgia, we still get the cold, frigid weather each year. During these winter months, it’s still important to make sure your dog is getting the mental stimulation and the physical activity he needs. If you’re looking for fun...
Where to Find the Best Food for a Nutritious Dog Diet
You want your furry friend to eat, right? You are very aware of the numerous benefits of a healthy and nutritious dog diet, but where can you find the best food for your pet? So many excellent types of dog food are out on the market today. You can always purchase bags...
Introducing A New Kitten To Your Existing Cat
Cats and kittens in the same household can be the best of friends, or the worst of enemies, and occasionally, both at various times of the day! One of the main problems is that cats are very territorial and if one cat thinks that a particular part of the room is his...
7 Common Myths About Your Dog
Even though dogs are our best friends, how much do we really know about them? Since dogs and humans don’t speak the same language, there will obviously be misunderstandings between what we think we know about our dogs and what is actually true. Some of the most common...
9 Holiday Pet Hazards
With the increase of holiday fun and festivities also comes an increase in the level of pet mischief. The cat’s curious nature plus a dog’s strong sense of smell causes both animals to be interested in holiday decorations, food and drinks that may very well lead to a...
Traveling With Pets Over The Holidays
Since the holiday season is fast approaching, now is the time for pet owners to consider whether or not to allow their pets to join them during holiday travel. With the increasing availability of pet-friendly hotels and restaurants, traveling with pets is now much...
Pulling Off The Perfect Holiday Party (With Pet In Tow)
Let’s face it - not everybody enjoys attending a holiday party with pets running throughout the house. Even though some would spend the entirety of the holiday gathering petting and playing with the homeowner’s pooch, others may not find this appealing. If you want to...
Teaching Your Dog Not To Chew
Chewing is something that comes naturally to every dog. Every dog feels the instinctual need to sharpen its teeth and hone his biting skills. Chewing on the right things, like specially designed chew toys for instance, can even help the dog clean his teeth and...
Being Thankful For Our Pets
Since November is the month of gratitude, many of us stop to reflect on how thankful we are for our family and friends. This is all great - but don’t forget about how thankful we should also be for our pet companions and be sure to include our four-legged friends in...
The Importance of Understanding Your Cat
Are you a new cat owner? If so, there will come a point in time when your cat becomes “just like one of the kids.” However, until that time arrives, it is up to you to understand your cat and the small signals that he or she may be sharing with you. Why...
Getting The Stink Out Of Your Dog
Dog owners who live near a forest, close to a river, or on a farm will be quick to tell you that there is something about stinky, decaying items that appeals to dogs! It doesn't seem to matter if it is black swamp water, dead fish, or a pile of slimy manure…if it...
Dog Exercise – How Much Exercise Does a Dog Need Everyday
When it comes to dog exercise, you probably might be wondering, “how much exercise does a dog need every day? Just like humans, the answer varies from dog to dog. This depends on the health of the dog, age and breed. But before that, let’s get to know about the...
Grooming Your Pet Guinea Pig
A large population of adults have fond memories of the guinea pig they raised as a child. It doesn't take a lot of encouragement before they are describing the way it looked, as well as recounting the adventures they shared. Most parents who had guinea pigs during...
Exercising Your Developing Puppy
A puppy progresses almost like children do - they need to eat, sleep, and learn new things along the way. We need to constantly be interacting and playing with our puppy to give him exercise and keep him mentally and physically fit. Puppies can be quite active and...
Feeding Your Cat Freeze-Dried Food
There was a recent surge in pet owners considering raw human-grade, limited ingredient, food that is freeze-dried for dogs and cats. Cat food that is freeze-dried accounts for much less of the total cat food sold when compared to canned or kibble food, but it is a...
Training Your Dog With Rewards
Reward training is often seen as the most modern method of training a dog, but reward training is probably much older than other methods of dog training. It is possible that reward training for dogs has been around as long as there have been dogs to train. Early...
Two Homes, Twice the Work for Pet Owners
If you’ve already moved or are planning to purchase a second home and you have pets, you’re probably prepared for the extra work. There is no way around it, but there are ways that you can save money and time without putting undue stress on yourself or your beloved...
Natural Foods For Your Dog
Natural dog foods provide premium nutrition that is very much essential to maintain health, performance and vitality of the dog. These natural dog foods also give strength to your dog. If you want your dog to remain happy and healthy then you should give your dog...