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...]
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...]
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...]
How to Create a Cat’s Garden, Patio, or Outdoor Space- Part 2
Have you read How to Create a Cat's Garden- Part 1? This is the second installment of wonderful tips from Rascal and Rocco to give your feline friends the best outdoor space possible. After all, they probably use it more than you do. How to make the perfect outdoor space for cats part 2 If you must have outdoor toys about for kids, … [Read more...]
How to Create a Cat’s Garden, Patio, or Outdoor Space
Feel like spring? It's the time of year to begin planting your garden. What will you plant? When planning your garden, yard, patio, or whatever type of outdoor space you have, you should definitely take into consideration all members of your family, specifically your cats. They are family, after all, and will spend much time there, … [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...]
Caring for a Cat with a Cat Cone
Update on Rascal Rascal has been wearing a cat cone around his poor head for a couple weeks now. Read my post on why he was sporting the cone of shame here. His swelling went down right away with the antibiotics and he was able to have the drainage tube removed from his cheek last week. This week he went back to the vet for his final visit, we … [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...]
