Wordless Wednesday #1 – Happy Hendrix


 Since this is the first edition of our Wordless Wednesdays I am adding this little description here for people that are wondering what Wordless Wednesday’s are. On Wednesdays all over the internet, bloggers post a photograph with no words to explain it on their blog. Hence the ‘wordless’ title. The idea is that the … Read more

Interesting Horse Facts

Here is a visualization of interesting horse facts. Did you know that some people have a fear of horses? It’s called Equinophobia.

Separation Anxiety and Your Dog

 Is your new best friend having some separation issues? Does he follow you from room to room and always have to have you within his sights? Maybe that’s OK with you. However, do you have the following problems? · Does he display destructive behavior while you’re gone? · Does he bark or howl incessantly once … Read more

Seniors for Seniors

Do you have an elderly relative that you think might benefit from the unconditional love that a pet can provide? Do you have a parent that has lost their partner in life and doesn’t have a meaningful outlet for his/her time anymore? Perhaps considering a senior pet for your loved one is the solution. Why … Read more

Tips for keeping your pets cool on hot days

Even though Fall is just around the corner the weather has heated up again in some parts of the country. Please remember your pets need to stay cool just like yourself. Here are some tips to keep your pet cool during the hot weather.

Tips for Traveling with Your Pet

With the long holiday weekend approaching and summer coming to an end, many people will be traveling with their pet. Here is a nice infographic to help make your pet more comfortable during your travels together. Do you take your pets with you on vacation? How has it worked for you? Do you have any … Read more

Many Ways to Help

Ever wondered what it would take to give your local animal shelter a hand? Or thought about what skills you might need to lend a hand to your town’s veterinary center? The answers are probably not as complicated as you might think. Organizations that take care of animals are usually willing to take all the … Read more

Pet Ownership: The Pros and Cons

Now we all know that there really are no cons to pet ownership – it’s all just a grand adventure! But has anyone truly sat down and figured out what owning a pet really costs us? Well, yes, they have. The people over at Visual Economics have pieced together some average costs based on the … Read more

What It Takes to Be a Veterinarian

With all the talk here about our pets and how to make the most of our time with them, it’s easy to forget about the people who actually provide the most skilled care they’ll ever receive: the veterinarians. The work and dedication required to make it as a veterinarian is considerable – probably more than … Read more

Greener Grass May Make for a Sick Dog

Those of us with lawns usually want them to look the best they can. Deep green with no weeds in sight is a pristine yard. But the methods we use to achieve such a spectacular lawn could be responsible for making our pets sick. When we use herbicides to kill off weeds, and chemical fertilizers … Read more