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...]
Funniest Melting Cat Photo
You may have seen this, as I have shared it before on Instagram and Facebook, but every time I look at it, it makes laugh! This photo was taken the first year we were living where it gets really hot in the summer and Rocco was melting. At first he would spread himself as flat as possible on the kitchen tile, but he has found a new spot to cool … [Read more...]
Curious Cat Must Know What is in the Jar
My kids are curious about the world and intrigued by anything that moves, creeps, or crawls, so it's no surprise to find a jar with a caterpillar in it on my kitchen counter. At least, it's no surprise to me. Rascal was quite astonished that something in the jar next to him moved! He watched it for a long while and I had to come to the poor … [Read more...]
Wild Cat in the House
Spring time is definitely here! The cats have been more active and full of mischief as the weather warms. Rascal especially, has been more spastic than I've seen him all winter. He runs around the house in the evenings like a maniac, knocking things over and pouncing on his toys. I am used to his antics, but he has begun a new habit that I am … [Read more...]
Dogs Are Good for Your Health
Having a pet dog in your home is a lot of fun and is more beneficial than you may know. Are Dogs Good for You? Dogs are not only great company, dogs are good for your health! Dogs are good for your health in so many ways. Max, my pup, is a great companion, fun, cuddly at times, and gets me moving to take him for walks. He has taught my … [Read more...]
Watch Your Step When You Have a Cat
When you have a cat, you'd best watch your step. You never know when he's going to dive underfoot. Most likely it will be when your hands are full and you can't see down to your toes through whatever you're carrying. I'm not sure if they think it's hilarious or the cat really does want to kill you. If I'm carrying food, I know it's an attempt to … [Read more...]
How to Stop Kittens from Biting
Do you want to correct the biting habit of your cat? While learning to stop kittens from biting, be patient with her. The cat is biting for a reason. Try to understand the reason and handle her carefully. There are wrong ways and right ways to stop kittens from biting. You must ignore her if she is angry and frustrated. Don’t shout at her. Balance … [Read more...]
Heartworm Symptoms in Cats – What You Need to Know
Probably everyone who owns a pet, whether it is a cat or a dog, has heard of heartworm disease and possibly wondered how to determine heartworm symptoms in cats or dogs. It is, essentially, worms inside of the heart, which as you can imagine, will cause all types of blood circulatory problems. For dogs, if left untreated, it is almost always fatal, … [Read more...]
Pet Parade 235
Welcome to the Pet Parade a blog hop for all pets and animal lovers where all your favorite pets and animals are! Favorite posts will be pinned to Pinterest We encourage you to pin some or even all Grow followers, gain views, comments, and grow your favorite social media. Best of all, make new friends and find great blogs to … [Read more...]
Preparing Pets for Hurricanes
No one ever expects to have to deal with an emergency like hurricanes with pets. Having a pet to care for makes it essential to be prepared for disasters before they happen. We are currently evacuated from our home due to a wild fire nearby and though I thought I was prepared, I could have been much more so. Luckily, we had time to pack before … [Read more...]