5 Tips To Keep Pets Safe This Summer
Sunnier days means more time outside. For our pets that can mean they are susceptible to problems that aren’t around during the cooler months. Skin and ear infections rise during the summer and it’s...
View Article5 Items That Are Dangerous To Pets
Our homes have cleaners, medications, and other items that are needed but can be dangerous to our pets. We can be as careful as humanly possible and still our dog might find that one piece of chocolate...
View ArticleTeaching a Cat to Sit
People believe you can’t train a cat… and while it may seem impossible when compared to how dogs will learn commands and tricks, a cat can be trained. If you want to try this, it takes patience and a...
View Article5 ways to stay calm when training your dog
One of the most important things when raising your pup is to make sure you are calm and keep the training sessions on track. It’s hard. Puppies have an attention span of about 10 seconds before they go...
View ArticleObesity and Cats
Obesity is a common problem in cats. The extra weight can stress the body and increases the risk of diabetes, liver problems and joint pain. Obesity happens when cats take in more calories than they...
View ArticleBenefits of Walking A Dog
We know it’s good to walk our dogs. It teaches them how to walk on a leash, gets us moving, and helps socialize our pups with the outside world. But on hot days, rainy days, cold winter mornings, and...
View ArticleTrimming Your Dog’s Nails
Some dogs don’t mind having their nails trimmed. Others may pull away, try to nibble your hand, or hide. If you want to get your dog used to nail trimming, try to desensitize her to the clippers. Start...
View ArticleDid You Make These 5 New Year’s Resolutions?
Having a pet means being responsible for another being. It not only means making sure your pet has fresh water and good food, but also that your pet is exercised, entertained, and learns the difference...
View ArticleIs Your Cat Peeing On The Bed?
In October I got a new kitten. It was unexpected. He was found in the backyard and his litter mates and mother were gone. I took him home, took him to the vet, and slowly introduced him to my older...
View Article5 Valentine’s Day Safety Tips
Your best friend, always happy to see you, loves to snuggle… sometimes it really feels like pets are better than other people. This Valentine’s Day don’t forget to give them a little extra TLC but...
View Article5 Cat Adoption Tips
Like any decision, adopting a new cat is a choice that needs to be thought out and everyone in your house should agree to the idea of bringing a new cat home. There are a number of things that you need...
View Article7 Reasons You Need a Pet
Having a pet helps reduce stress, can keep us in shape, and counter loneliness. If you have been thinking of getting a pet or haven’t had one for a few years. Here’s 7 reasons you need to make 2016 the...
View Article5 Tips to Reduce Dandruff
Cold weather and then dry heat in a house can cause dry skin on us and our pets. While there’s nothing we can do about the weather, we can deal with the dandruff that our pets have and help them not...
View ArticleStop Your Cat From Scratching Furniture
My cat is pretty good about using his scratching post but lately he’s taken a liking to the mesh weave of my office chair. It’s fairly new so the last thing I need is my chair to become nothing but a...
View ArticlePreventing Dog Fights
Hopefully you will never have to find yourself pulling fighting dogs apart. It’s dangerous and can result in you being injured no matter how careful you are. The well-known method is to pull a dog away...
View Article4 Tips To Manage Shedding
Spring is coming and you may notice your dog is starting to shed more, getting rid of the extra winter coat. Blowing a coat can last from a couple of week to over a month and your house can become...
View ArticleSwimming Safety Tips For Pets
Warm weather and fun trips to the beach, dog parks, and hikes can mean more fun and exercise. Your dog might also want to swim. Before diving into the lakes, pools, and sea make sure your dog is...
View ArticlePet Safety Tips for Spring
The days are getting longer, we’ve put away our winter gear, and we’re getting geared up for the outdoorsy fun we’ll be having in the spring. But, as we prepare for spring, we have to keep our pets in...
View ArticleTips for Going Through Airport Security with Your Pet
When I moved from New York to Oregon I had two cats. Driving them across the country would have made them miserable so I opted to fly. However, I was stressed out about how to the whole process works....
View ArticleSubmissive Urination: 6 Tips to Curb It
Submissive urination can be annoying and frustrating. It can also take a while to break your dog of this behavior. Whatever you do, try to remain calm and don’t punish your dog. 6 tips to curb...
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