Keeping your home completely clean can be difficult on its own. Not to say whether you own a pet or perhaps two that are continuously messing with your house’s cleanliness. Lots of scattered fur on the furnishings, dirty paw prints on the mats and unpleasant scent all around the home are the main components of having a pet
All of the wonderful things that come with summer like cookouts on hot and steamy days filled with visiting family and friends come with hidden dangers to your furry family members. Here are a few pet safety tips to help you and your pets enjoy the warmer days ahead. Cookouts Cookouts are surprising source of pitfalls for your
We often hear about the physical health benefits of having a pet but as important is how pets improve mental health. There is a lot of press lately on techniques to help with our mental health including: meditation, mindfulness, yoga, and keeping a positive attitude. These are all great tools that we can use to help alleviate anxiety and stress.
Sleeping habits can vary widely among members of the animal kingdom. You may be surprised at how much some animals sleep, and how little others do. If you are interested in learning more about some of the more curious sleeping habits within the animal kingdom, why not check out this fascinating infographic courtesy of the team at Greyhounds
While we encourage everyone to consider adopting either a dog or a cat (or both), today we will focus on our top 10 reasons to adopt a cat. Cats make wonderful pets and are a fantastic addition to any family. It’s true that every cat is unique, however, there are many similarities that we’ll focus on in this
The numbers are in for 2017 and, unfortunately, the pet obesity epidemic remains on the rise. The 2017 U.S. pet obesity survey, conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, has concluded that 56% of all dogs and 60% of all cats are overweight or obese (in 2016, these percentages were 54% and 59% respectively). These numbers are
Cats bring so much joy to our lives providing love and companionship. Studies have proven owners of cats (and dogs) tend to live healthier lives. So, don’t forget to give back and do the right things to keep your cats healthy. My top tips for keeping your cats healthy are as follows: Veterinary Check-ups – it is very important
Pet owners are always looking for ways to keep their pets healthy and happy. What is an appropriate diet? How much exercise should they get? How often should I take them to the veterinarian? What safety measures should I take? There are various answers to these questions. This article speaks to these and other topics to help you
Pets are like children… no two are alike. That is the story of Ricky and Teddy. It was almost 19 years ago that Ricky and Teddy came into our lives. At the time our family was about to move into our new home and with the increased space, we indulged our 11 year old daughter Dana with 2
One common complaint that I regularly hear about cats is that they are not as much fun as dogs. You hear this over and over again from dog lovers who have just not taken the time to play and interact with cats. Cats can bring so much joy and fun into our lives but, like dogs, we need