Making Friends with Shy Cats

As a life-long cat enthusiast, I have many early memories of instantly befriending a friend or neighbor’s cat. As soon as I walked into a room and saw a cat, I loved it and wanted to pet and cuddle it. Unfortunately, for most cats, this level of enthusiasm from...

Pet Adoption: Avoiding Scams

Pet owners have a strong emotional response when it comes to animals. Unfortunately, scammers prey on these emotions to get money. When you know the warning signs of typical pet scams, you’ll be less likely to fall victim to one. Educate your friends and family...

Do I Smooch My Puppy or Not?

To kiss or not to kiss, that is the question. While we all love our pets as actual living, breathing family members the old adage that our dog’s mouths are cleaner than ours is no longer holding up as true. A team of researchers collected dental plaque from 66 dogs...