Keeping our indoor cats fighting fit isn’t an easy proposition. Cats have a tendency to laze about and call their own shots. If you can turn your head right now and see your fat cat rolling around complacently on the top level of his/her carefully selected cat tree, then you know exactly what we mean. … Read more
Indoor pets are especially prone to becoming overweight, and among indoor pets, cats are the most likely to balloon up out of all proportion. You might think it’s just in their nature. After all, the image of the lazy cat lounging around the house (and eating lasagna) is a popular one. But it doesn’t need … Read more
It’s time to get on those gardening gloves and get busy out in the yard. If you’ve got both a garden and pets, then you know that they’re both wonderful things, but they often don’t mix well unless you take some precautions. As discussed in a previous post about suitable punishments for your dog, if … Read more
Fido isn’t always as well behaved as he should be. Maybe he chews up your couch or greets guests with a nice, big bear hug when they come in the door. But whatever the case, if we don’t want the bad behavior to continue, we have to take steps to teach our dogs the difference … Read more
If you’re reading this, then chances are you’re probably an animal lover and you have or have had in the past a dog or cat as part of your house. Dogs and cats are just fine and make wonderful contributions to lives of all they touch, but they can sometimes steal the spotlight around here. … Read more
With all this talk of pet dental health recently, you might be wondering if you have the time for all of this extra work. If you’re leaning towards “probably not,” then you may be interested to know that pet groomers will usually offer a pet tooth brushing service for a reasonable fees. And that’s not … Read more
The two most common reasons that people will use to avoid giving regular dental care to their pets are: The time investment. The cost. It’s a hassle – that’s how most see it. And they don’t want to wrestle with their pet while trying to brush nasty smelling teeth. It will take some determination on … Read more
With so many problems in our modern lives waiting for attention, it’s sometimes tempting to skip dealing with the little ones like maintaining good dental hygiene. Trips to the dentist and regular, conscientious tooth care are important factors in keeping our health in balance, but how often do we put them off or elect for … Read more
In the States, this whole week is National Volunteer Week, a time to think about giving of yourself to the less fortunate. Your time, funding, expertise, encouragement, etc. can all make a difference. It’s not a time dedicated to any one particular volunteer organization or cause, but an effort to honor the generous people who … Read more
On this day in 1970, planet Earth became the focus of thousands of environmentally conscious activists who wanted to make a difference in an increasingly industrialized world. April 22 became Earth Day, a day to spread the word about environmental protection – a way to help prevent many of the man-made disasters occurring in the … Read more