Pets and the Aging Process

We’d all like to think that our pets will be with us forever, but no one can escape the aging process. It eventually catches up to all of us, but unfortunately, it catches our beloved pets much sooner, and before you know it, the gray hairs and arthritis have arrived. Most dogs enter the “senior” … Read more

Pet Art – Something a Little Different

When most people think of pet art or artists, they will usually mention pet portraits or photography. These are great ways to immortalize your pet’s image and we’ve taken advantage of them ourselves, but that’s not all there is out there in the world of pet art. Etsy is an online marketplace for handmade art … Read more

Beating the Heat

Summer is almost here and with it come the triple digit temperatures that threaten to drive us all to the nearest swimming pool. While we have air conditioners and iced tea to keep us comfortable, many pets, especially the outdoor ones, are at risk for heatstroke if things get too hot to handle. Here are … Read more

Packing Materials That Are Toxic to Our Pets

When the delivery van arrives with packages, it’s generally a time for excitement – surely if you’re a dog or cat. What pet doesn’t like sniffing out new packages and for cats, what better way to spend an evening than to roll around in a newly acquired empty box? But when those boxes arrive, they’re … Read more

Our Sleepy Feline Companions

In today’s hectic world, many of us are lucky to get in a good eight hours of sleep a night. If you own, or have been around cats, however, you know that they do not experience the same problem. Cats sleep about twice as much as your average human – that’s about 14 or 15 … Read more

Caring is Contagious

We here at LCRS think that we’re doing our part to make life better for our little friends – all with your generous help. The caring for our pets’ welfare goes far beyond the borders our ranch, however. Today, let’s take a look at an organization within the American Humane Association known as the Red … Read more

Equine Dental Health

Regular oral examinations are just as important for your horse as for the dogs, cats and humans in your life. Equine teeth, unlike carnivorous or omnivorous animals, continuously erupt from the sinus cavities of the skull throughout the life of the horse. Because the upper jaw is wider than the lower jaw, the teeth can … Read more

Be Prepared for Your Sake and Your Pet’s

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Ready Campaign has designated September of each year as National Preparedness Month. It’s a time to realize that disasters can strike out of the blue and to make plans so that we are prepared when they do occur. Noting that many pets are often left wanting or even left … Read more

June 5th is World Environment Day

The first World Environment Day occurred in 1973 and was organized by the United Nations Environment Programme. Celebrated yearly on June 5th, World Environment Day is sort of a partner to Earth Day in that it urges environmental awareness and action. Each year, the event is hosted by a different country with a different theme. … Read more

Happy Birthday, Fido/Felix!

Our pets have it hard sometimes. They just don’t get the opportunities we humans do to party it up. While some pet owners make an effort to include their pets in regular holiday celebrations, most of the time they’re left out of the festivities. But it doesn’t need to be this way! Your pet’s birthday … Read more