Depending on where you and your dog call home, summertime may mean that your pup needs increased protection from dangerous and pesky parasites. Parasites generally thrive in warmer environments, so the climate of your region will determine whether…
Leaving your pet behind when you travel or move is a heart-wrenching experience for you and your best friend. While certain situations may mean leaving them behind is the best option, taking your pet with you is generally the more favorable option for you and especially your pet. If you’re moving or traveling with pets in the summer, here are a few helpful tips to keep in mind.
Like humans, our canine companions can experience pesky seasonal allergies as well. While we understand why we’re feeling stuffy and dazed, our beloved pups have no clue why they’re feeling so under the weather. Keep your dog with seasonal allergies as comfortable as possible during these unavoidable periods with some of these helpful and relaxing home remedies.
Cats are complex and intelligent creatures, capable of many more depths than most of us realize. This higher level of cognitive processing provides felines with a wide spectrum of sensitivity and emotion. Unfortunately, not all these emotions are positive ones, leaving our feline friends subject to many familiar feelings like stress, fear and anger. If you’re experiencing emotional difficulties with your cat, a great place to start figuring out your cat’s behavior is with the H.I.S.S. test. It stands for health, instinct, stress and symptoms, signs and solutions, and can help you to make a grumpy cat happy again.
Adopting a shelter pet is one of the most rewarding experiences of our time. You’re saving the life of another creature and gaining a best friend in the process. April 30 is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, so what better time to begin researching pet adoption? If you’re considering adopting a shelter pet, here are three important steps to take to help make the experience as positive as it can be.
Whether it’s altering our exercise routines or revamping our wardrobes, we all need time to adjust to the changing seasons. Many of us might not think about it, but our dogs need time to adjust to the changing…
Anytime you’re talking about cleaning a home with pets, maintenance is key. You don’t want to let the fur, stains and odor build up until it takes a week just to purify your house and make it presentable.…
Moving is a chaotic time for everyone involved, but it can be especially frightening for your furry friends. Take a look at these moving tips for pet owners to discover how you can make the moving process less…
Cats are intelligent, energetic critters that enrich our lives and make us feel whole. Show your furry felines just how much they mean to you by trying out these DIY cat toys. They’re fun and inexpensive to make, and you may find that they last longer than the pricier toys from the pet store. Many of the supplies you’ll need are probably lying around your home, so gather them up and enlist your feline companion in a day of creativity and playtime.
When you travel with your pet on an airplane, it’s important to consider certain factors that affect their health and well being while they travel. Factors such as whether they can ride in the cabin or in the cargo hold, how busy the airports are and how long your flight is can be especially important during the wintertime. Consider the following reasons not to fly your pet in the winter when you’re making your travel plans.
Finagling the complexities of a new roommate situation is difficult enough on its own. When you add one another’s pets to the equation, things have the potential to get even more complicated. Introducing the pets to one another can be a stressful endeavor, but doing it the smart way can lead to a beautiful furry friendship.
Pets are our family members, our children, our friends. They’re always here for us when we need them, and we need to be there for them, even when it means shoveling out a little extra cash every now…
Creating a pet emergency plan should be one of the first things you do when you bring a furry, feathered or scaled friend into your home. Emergencies can happen anytime to you, your beloved pet or to your…
It’s New Year’s resolution time, and you know what that means. Longer waits at the gym, nearly getting run over on the sidewalk by eager joggers and, on the upside, shorter lines at the donut shop. This New Year’s, how about you get fit with your pet by including your pudgy pooch or tubby tabby in on the action? If the words, “Your pet is overweight,” are still ringing in your ears from your last vet visit, check out these tips for taking your best friend from fatty to fluffy.
As pet owners and animal lovers, it’s important to us that we keep our furry friends healthy, happy and adorable. Regular baths and even some fur clippings and trimming can keep your pooch looking and feeling his best. One of the most important things to do when you move is to find reliable, convenient services for your pet. Check out these tips for finding the perfect dog groomer in your new location.