No one likes to do it, but it is sometimes necessary – moving. We all get attached to our homes. We all like to have a place to call our own – our own, little calm spot in the stormy, hectic world. Pets are no different. Everyone needs a place to call home, and it’s … Read more
New family members don’t always come straight from the hospital swathed in baby blankets. Sometimes they come from the animal shelter or the pet store – and they need to find their place in the pre-existing hierarchy of your family. Whether introducing a new pet to other pets or to other people in the household, … Read more
Some people just want something a little different than your normal cat or dog. Maybe it’s the increased challenge of caring for an animal with such differing needs, or maybe it’s the cool factor, or maybe it’s a family pet that got handed down to them. Whatever the reason, many people keep toads as pets … Read more
We all have our favorite type of pet. Some of us are dog people – we prefer the company of obedient and loyal companions. Some of us are cat people – we like the independence of our feline compatriots and their often quirky nature. Whatever our preferences, we have all developed life-long attachments to our … Read more
With all the talk of surgeries and infections and stressful travel for our pets recently, it might be hand to know that there are some products on the market that can help to reduce pet anxiety. They’re known generally as pet “calmers,” and all the good ones are made from natural, herbal sources. Some pet … Read more
Going on a day trip with the pets? It’s certainly the time of year to enjoy the warm weather and see the sights with your furry companion. As they say, though, the journey is half the fun. So make sure that you’re prepared for the trip and you both will have a time to remember. … Read more
Most dogs are the happy-go-lucky type. Maybe that’s what makes them so adorable and desirable as pets, but it’s also what gets them into trouble from time to time. Summer is the perfect time for dogs to go exploring and have some fun, and it’s also the time of year that canine ear infections are … Read more
Surgeries are just as draining on a cat or a dog as they are on us, so an adequate period of recovery is necessary. Spaying, neutering, or other surgeries all require at least a few days of R&R for pets, but most likely they’ll be on the mend for a couple weeks at minimum. Be … Read more
We all know that life wouldn’t be the same without our special, furry friends. They do so much for us by bringing a smile to our faces when we need it most, but even people in needy situations without pets can benefit from their company. Assisted Animal Therapy has been around for a while now, … Read more
Most of us pet owners have had at least a scare from a missing cat or dog. Usually, they turn up a few hours after we expected them or perhaps the next day like nothing even happened. To us, however, it’s a traumatizing experience. And around this time of year, with the strange celebrations and … Read more