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People Foods Cats Can Eat

Cats can be finicky eaters and very refined in their tastes, rejecting unknown foods and dietary adjustments. This predilection doesn’t stop many cats from begging for extra nibbles and treats, however, and knowing the people foods cats can eat can help you give your feline friend a tasty snack now...

Winter Pet Dangers

Pets face many unique dangers during the coldest months, but savvy pet owners can take steps to keep their dogs, cats and other pets safe and comfortable no matter how low the temperature goes. Top 5 Dangers to Pets in Winter – And How to Keep Pets Safe The exact dangers pets face vary depending on...

How To Prevent Dry Skin In Your Pet

Dry skin in pets is a serious condition for many animals. Dry skin can cause itching, flaky skin, and lot of discomfort for your pet. In order to understand how to prevent dry skin your pet, you must understand the many reasons why their skin is drying out so that you may get to the root of the...

How to Choose the Right Food for Your Dog

Good food is the key to good health and a long life for your dog, but there are dozens of dog foods to choose from. There are many different brands of dog food, with different blends for specific pet needs, different flavors, ingredients, and nutritional needs, along with wet, dry, and semi-moist...

Pet Care During a Weather Emergency

Severe weather can be a stressful, frightening time, especially for a pet that has only ever known good care and a loving, friendly home. When emergency conditions arise, pets can easily get lost or hurt in the confusion, but a prepared pet owner will take care of their pet before, during and after...

Why Is My Cat Always Hungry?

Some cats can easily be finicky eaters, while others happily dine, munch, and snack on any available treat. But if your cat’s appetite never seems satisfied, it is important to discover the cause of your pet’s hunger to be sure its nutritional needs are met and there are no underlying health...

Caring for a New Pet

A new pet can be a wonderful companion and an exciting addition to your family, but it isn’t as easy as just bringing an animal into your home. It is essential to provide proper care to any pet, whether you adopt a cat or dog, a small animal like a rabbit, ferret, chinchilla, or guinea pig, or any...

Summer Exercise Ideas to Enjoy With Your Pet

Some form of exercise should be a part of every person’s daily routine. With the warm weather still holding strong, there’s no better time to be outside, breaking a sweat, and soaking up some sun. It’s an even greater time to start exercising and enjoying physical activity with your pet. Before...

Cool Pet Tips for the Dog Days of Summer

Summer is a great time to enjoy all sorts of outdoor fun, but when temperatures rise too high, conditions can become uncomfortable and even dangerous for pets. Conscientious pet owners, however, can take easy steps to keep their pets cool and safe even on the hottest days. Know Your Pet’s...

Keeping Wild Birds Cool in the Summer

Although wild birds have many ways to keep themselves cool, as a wild bird enthusiast you can help them avoid becoming overheated. • Provide a Water Source: Provide a bird bath with clean fresh water, and no more than a couple of inches of water in the bath for bathing. The water may evaporate on...

Summer Season Allergies in Dogs

Many pet owners are all too familiar with their own seasonal allergies, from pollen to mold to insect bites. But what about your dog’s allergies? Pets can suffer from seasonal allergies just as much as their owners, and it is important to recognize the symptoms of summer allergies in dogs to help...

Wild Bird Care During the Summer Months

Caring for wild birds in your yard and garden can be enchanting all year long. During the summer months, however, there are special considerations backyard birders should focus on to be sure their feathered friends can thrive. Why Summer is Special Summer is the breeding season for most birds,...

Clicker Training Your Cat

Cats have naturally independent natures, and many pet owners believe that other than basic litter box training or getting them to respond to the sound of a can opener, it isn’t possible to train a cat. It is easier than many people realize to clicker train your cat, however, and the training can...

Stop the Fleas and Ticks

Fleas and ticks can be a big problem, not just for pets or livestock, but for humans as well. Fortunately, it is possible to stop fleas and ticks from being a bother, and there are many steps you can take to keep these pests away and prevent infestations before they start. The Problems With Fleas...

How to Help With Your Pet's Shedding

Shedding is a natural, healthy way cats and dogs renew their fur, but loose fur is not always welcome to pet owners – particularly when it seems to get everywhere and into everything. Pets need thick winter coats and need to shed them in spring, but pet owners who need less fur in their lives can...

Entertaining Pets While Social Distancing

When social distancing is necessary, we have many options to entertain ourselves – books, videos, working from home, cleaning, gardening, board games, texting, online games, crafts, podcasts, and much more – but what about pets? Severe disruptions to our daily routines can be just as stressful to...

Choosing The Right Dog Food

Whether you've acquired a new dog or whether you've decided you want to change your current dog’s food, you should do some research. Different dog foods have different ingredients that are essential for the health of different aged and sized dogs. Here are some ways to conduct your research:Look...

How to Prevent Diabetes in Your Cat

Diabetes is well-known as a serious disease in humans, but many pet owners don’t realize that this condition can be just as serious in pets. Knowing how to prevent diabetes in your cat can help you keep your feline family members fit and healthy for long, happy lives. About Feline Diabetes Feline...

Help My Pet Has Bad Breath

Every pet owner knows their animals – dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, or small animals like ferrets, rabbits and hamsters – have distinctive odors, and breath is part of that body aroma. When a pet's breath grows increasingly bad or changes dramatically, however, it can indicate serious trouble and it...

What We Need To Know About Feeding Dogs Table Scraps

Feeding your dog table scraps is a topic of mixed feelings in the pet community. Most vets and owners will argue that for no reason whatsoever you should feed your dog table scraps while others will claim that it’s okay in moderation. Some will even say it’s perfectly fine. The biggest argument...

Easing your Pet Into the Transition of a New Home

Easing yourself into a new home is a large feat, both physically and emotionally. The stresses of packing up, moving, and finally accepting your new living space as your home can take many months if not longer. It’s important to recognize that this exciting, yet stressful transition can also have...

First Holiday With Pets

Adjusting to a new home can be stressful for any pet, with new sounds and smells, unfamiliar people, a different diet, new schedules and more to learn. When holidays come around, sudden changes – houseguests and visitors, decorations, rearranged furniture, busier schedules, etc. – can be even more...

Keep Your Pets Safe While Trick-Or-Treating this Halloween

Halloween can be an un-intentionally scary time for pets. In fact, veterinarians see many pet injuries that can be avoided this time of year. With all of the shrieks and howls coming our way, we thought it would be a good idea to make sure they are happy ones, in keeping with the fun atmosphere...

Raw Pet Food Safety Tips

There’s a lot of speculation out there about whether or not it’s safe for your pet to eat raw foods or not. Many would argue that as a pet owner you are putting your animal at risk of catching foodborne illnesses such as Salmonella or Listeria Monocytogenes. Like with all raw foods, proper care and...

Stopping Your Dog From Digging

Dogs can dig up your backyard for many reasons. Sometimes it’s to escape the heat, to hide food, or because they smell something. One of the biggest reasons is because they are bored. To stop your dog from digging, follow these simple steps. First, understand why your dog is digging in the first...