I was just going to come down stairs and Rocco came up to the top to meow at me. His long, loud meows startled me. Couldn't he hear that I was up and getting ready to come down? Obviously I was not nearly fast enough, so he thought he'd come speed up the process with his yowling. Wondering what is the best cat food? I only give my boys … [Read more...]
Terror in the Morning
This is what awaits me each morning! Don't be afraid, as long as you feed them before you attempt to do anything else, you will survive. I hear them from upstairs before I even open my eyes. The din gets louder as I creep down the steps. They know I'm coming before I can even see them. They try to trip me as I head toward the kitchen! I had … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Cut Flowers with Cats
It's Spring again and the flowers are blooming! It's officially spring today! Hello warmer weather, longer days, gardening and sunshine! If your planning a garden, make sure to reference How to Make a Cat's Garden before you get started. Flowers are already beginning to bloom here on the west coast and if you've got spring fever, you'll be … [Read more...]
7 Springtime Dangers for Cats
Spring brings not only warm weather and green color, but a lot of dangers to your cat. Pets want to explore a lot of new things that come out in spring, so you should be conscious about potential hazards for your four-legged friend. 7 Springtime Dangers for Cats Ticks and fleas. The weather gets warmer and not only your cats want to … [Read more...]
A Little Rain a Lot of Chaos
Today it rained. Yes, water fell from the sky in California! Not only rain, it hailed some and there was some awesome thunder and lightning. It was close and it was loud! My husband took my daughter to school and my son and I planned to crawl into my bed and watch the storm through the window. That sounded heavenly. I've been working so much, … [Read more...]
Do Cats Have to Knead?
Killer Claws No matter where I move, Rascal wants to be on me. Not just on me, but kneading me with his razor sharp claws that can penetrate the thickest jeans! And it doesn't stop there! Oh no! I've been trying to sit so as not to have any lap, you know, with my knees up to my chest and tangled like a pretzel, so there is no possible space he … [Read more...]
Tips for Stress Free Moving with Pets
Moving with pets Moving is a stressful time for everyone involved, but especially your pets. We recently moved and had to travel and stay for a week with relatives before getting into our new home, with two cats, a dog, and kids; it was quite an adventure. We did what we could to make the whole process as stress free as possible. When moving … [Read more...]
How To Choose the Right Dog
For many, choosing a dog for your family is a trip to the shelter and whichever dog you find cutest, you take home. I urge you to put more consideration into this choice. So many dogs end up back in shelters because they were not a good fit for the family that adopted them. How to Choose the Right Dog for You Dogs come in all shapes and sizes … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Help with Dog Separation Anxiety
About the Author: Nicole is a writer and editor at DogVills.com, a site dedicated to dog training in general and hypoallergenic dog breeds in particular. She’s a pet parent to two dogs- a Pharaoh Hound named Freya & a Pit/Lab mix named Mocha. Dog separation anxiety is rough, and not just on your pup! I get so sad when I see my dogs’ nervous … [Read more...]
Does This Cat Think He is a Dog?
The weather has been getting cooler and the times for lounging in the sun and soaking the heat from the warm ground more and more scarce. Rascal was out trying to squeeze every ounce of warmth from the soil that he could before finally coming in to curl up on my blanket, which now needs a good washing. Can you see why? Not to mention the … [Read more...]