Preparing Pets for Fall
Goodbye, Summer. Hello, Fall! With August over already, it’s time to start preparing ourselves and our dogs for the autumn months! It is difficult to believe that summer is over! While it feels like we just broke out the flip flops and…
Caring For Pets Teaches Children Responsibility
Pets are the perfect way to teach your children about responsibilities. All children love to have a pet of their own, but to make them actually take care of that pet, feed it and cleanup after can be difficult. Often,…
Summer Safety Pet Tips
Fun in the Sun Tips for your Pets! Imagine how you would feel outside on a hot, summer day wearing a fut coat. That’s how most pets feel. It’s important to allow our furry friends fun in the sun, but…
How to Find a Lost Pet
Photo by Lord Jim / CC-BY When your pet runs away, it’s hard not to panic. Where do you look? Who do you call? Panic no more – we have some advice for you to follow so you can recover your…
Don't Poison Your Pet! Look Out for These Common Household Items
Photo by Emily Orpin/ CC BY-NC You’ve probably heard that a dog shouldn’t eat chocolate. But have you thought about other things that could be poisonous to your pet? Many common household items can prove to be hazardous to animals,…
Dogs at the Beach
Lassie, let’s hit the water! During the summertime, the crowds flock to the beaches, rivers and lakes, some with their pooches! Here are some tips on how to make a trip to cooling waters fun with your furry friend. It is…
Help the Turtles
Why did the turtle cross the road? Who knows! It’s summertime! With warmer temperatures, there will be a lot more wildlife activity going on. This includes the amount of turtles attempting to cross the street! While their tough shells protect…
Unique Therapy Animals
Not all therapy animals are dogs. Keep reading to learn more! To conclude my mini-series on service animals, I want to highlight all of the other critters that can become service animals. That’s right, dogs aren’t the only ones! Back…
Birds in the Summer
While summertime is hot for us humans, can you imagine how it feels to your pet bird—covered with feathers? Learn how to keep your bird cool during the hottest months of the year. Almost everyone who owns a dog or…
Pet Anxiety: When You Go on Vacation
Bye, bye Fido. We’ll be back soon! This is the time of year that many families take vacations. Here are some tips to help your pet cope when the family leaves him for a few days. If your pet is anything…
Guest Post: Dehydrated vs. Freeze Dried Treats
With the abundance of animal treats appearing on store shelves, purchasing can be a daunting task. We are going to explore the differences between these two different approaches and the benefits of each. Dehydrated Food Food drying, also called food…
Springtime Pet Treats
Who says that the Easter Bunny only visits the human children? April has finally rolled around, and that means it’s almost time for the Easter Bunny to visit! While humans get chocolate bunnies and jelly beans, our furry friends can also…
Understanding Why Cats Like High Places
Most cats enjoy being in high places. Whether it’s a high shelf, a window perch or the top of the refrigerator, your cat may feel more comfortable in the upper half of the room where he can keep an eye…
Three Natural Ways to Get Rid of Dog Tartar
Tartar in dogs is an extremely common problem. It is caused by a buildup of plaque on the teeth, which hardens and turns to tartar. Although common, it is not desirable; too much tartar leads to bad breath, gum disease,…
New Pets in the Family
When you adopt… There are many things to consider when adopting a new pet, especially if you have other animals. Incorporating a new pet into your family comes with a lot of considerations, such as your budget and the time…
Braces for Dogs
Most humans spend a year or two with braces. Does your pooch need them too? Being a pet owner, I know that dog dental hygiene is very important. However, I did not realize just how important it was until I…