Itching. Scratching. Biting. Itching again. I took his collar off because it was jingling all night and keeping everyone awake. My poor dog was biting up his skin and fur and I finally had to put a cone on him while I tried to solve this issue. Problem 1: Itchy dog with fleas Problem 2: Flea collars, topical flea medicine, natural flea … [Read more...]
The Cat That Glows in the…Light!
Ever seen a glowing cat? Now for some cat inspired poetry: The Sun Puddle Warmth spreads through me consumes me, becomes me. I am the sun. I glow and shed my own light. I am warmth, I am joy, I am beauty. Rascal and Rocco inspire much cat poetry. Have you read Out, In, Out? … [Read more...]
6 Tips to Understand Puppy Language
Happy National Puppy Day! To help celebrate, Christina Russell, President of Camp Bow Wow, North America's largest and fastest growing pet care franchise, has offered her expert insight on Decoding Puppy Language to help you understand your puppies' non-verbal cues and become a masters of canine communication. Decoding Puppy … [Read more...]
Common Dog Stereotypes Myth or Fact?
Welcome to Monday Matters– Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. Dog Breed Myths and Facts Stereotypes of certain dog breeds are abundant in our culture. Media such as T.V. and movies have … [Read more...]
Cats – Always Where They Shouldn’t be
Rascal didn't waste any time making himself comfortable on my sewing. I understand that a pile of soft fabric is pretty irresistible, but what if I was making something for someone who may not want cat hair all over it? You say that's impossible? There is no such person? Cats! -sigh of exasperation from me Help me out here. … [Read more...]
What Do Your Pets Do All Day? #NuzzleSmartCollar
Ever wonder where your cats or dogs go when they're outside? For Max, it would be awesome to have a GPS dog collar that could track him down if he ever got out. Actually, he has gotten out a few times. With little kids it's hard to make sure the door is shut quickly each and every time. We've been lucky that he hasn't gotten far, but I often … [Read more...]
What This Dog Did
This week was National Dog Day I hope you enjoyed it with your favorite mutt! Max decided that it meant he had the day off, you know, because his life is so stressful. Can't think of any reasons why at the moment, but I'm sure it must be. So he came up with his own schedule of what a dog should do on National Dog Day. What was on your … [Read more...]
Do Lizards Have Fears? #ReptileCare
So you finally got to adopt a pet reptile You brought him home and made him all cozy in a new terrarium. But, that's not all there is to it. This post is sponsored by petMD Reptile Center, and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Reptile Ownership, but Rascal and Rocco only share … [Read more...]
4 Positions to Sleep Better
Sleep doesn't always come easily. If you're having a trouble sleeping or just can't seem to get comfortable, follow these tips to finding a fully comfortable position in order to sleep better and wake up well rested. Positions for better sleep 1. Find someone to cuddle. If no one will cuddle you, lay on their face. 2. Smashing your face … [Read more...]
Prepared for a Pet Reptile? #ReptileCare
Delicious Reptile Pets It was a regular day. Nothing much happening in the neighborhood. Rocco came inside the house after hours of prowling, had himself a snack and, as usual, jumped up on the table. He stopped in his tracks! There was a big glass box on the table that he had never seen before. He decided to inspect it. It smelled different than … [Read more...]