In 1972 an art teacher from Texas decided that we needed a day to celebrate pigs. National Pig Day is a day to remember that pigs are intelligent, ... Read More
Watch out, Westminster Dog Show, Cat Agility Tournaments have come to town. International Cat Agility Tournaments (ICAT for short) were modeled after dog agility shows, which imitated equestrian shows. Both dog and cat agility shows have gained popularity among dedicated animal aficionados, but most causal pet owners aren’t fa...Read More
Did you know that dogs paws can actually be burnt by hot sidewalks and pavement? It’s true. So, not only do dog owners have to worry about dehydration and heat exhaustion in their dogs during the summer, they also have to worry about paws being burned.
Lack of Warning Signs
Dogs do not sweat like humans. They cool off by evap...Read More
If you like kitties, you'll love checking out these "kitty crazies." It's a fun look at some of the antics and trouble that our kitties get themselves into.Read More
Rhobo was a Welsh terrier. His first home was with three young boys. He had no discipline and destroyed their house, thus his name. When he was nine months old, he went to another home that lasted his life of sixteen years.
He had his new master’s number and ruled the roost for about one month then they went to obedience training and go...Read More
Just like human beings, cats need regular physical exercise to maintain health in both body and mind. However, while dogs can simply be taken for walks or sessions of ball-chasing, most cats tend to prefer their own structures. Here are some ways to introduce fitness to your feline's lazy lifestyle.
Take at least fifteen minutes out of yo...Read More
#1 Avoiding Yellow-Green or Red Eyes: When you use flash to take your pictures you often get a picture where your pet's eyes come out yellow-green, or red. This change of color which can ruin your picture is from the flash light reflecting off the back of your pet's eye. Whenever you can use natural light to take your pet's p...Read More
#1 Prevention For Paws
Many paw injuries can be prevented with just a little extra care and planning. Do a pre-check in new areas before letting your pet run and play. Check areas for any pet hazards like sharp objects and broken glass that may have been left laying around. Look for any chemicals or toxic liquids that could cause ...Read More
The holidays are over and spring is in the not too distant future. Summer will not be far behind spring - yes this year which has just begun will be flying by in no time and vacations are already being planned across the country.
Where will you go this year? Will you be taking Fido or Kitty-Loo? Do you wonder where you could go an...Read More
It is that time of year once again. Yes, New Year is here. 2011 to be exact. And what do we do when New Year's rolls around? We make resolutions - some we keep, most we do not. Some we wish he had kept when the next New Year comes around. But what about your pets? They really do not understand the whole concept of...Read More
Despite their odd and goofy habits, housecats are extremely intelligent creatures with an insatiable curiosity. So when you play with them, you can make sure you exercise not only their bodies, but their minds. Games that involve tracking by memory as well as smell can be especially effective.
One game that can work is the classic shell...Read More
Ski slopes are open and booming right now and they will be especially busy during the holiday season coming up - check out the pet friendly ski slopes near you and take your furry friend along for extra fun!
Dogs, cats, and even our furry little friends love to romp and play in the snow. Take precautions to protect them from the freezin...Read More
Just like you, your cat needs regular exercise. You know your cat needs to lose a few pounds. Or maybe your are unsure if she is at a healthy weight. In this case, we like Catty Stacks cat houses. Retailed at $17.99, Catty Stacks cat houses can help your cat maintain a healthy weight and have fun while doing it.
Why Do C...Read More
Just because people spend millions upon millions on toys and playsets for cats doesn't mean they have to. A cat can have just as much fun with a cheap arrangement of recycled materials as they can with a hundred-dollar custom playhouse. All they need is a convincingly diverse setup to explore.
The best material with which to build your own ca...Read More
Almost a year ago, a two-year-old black cat named Oscar was caught in a combine harvester and lost his back paws. Unable to walk except for feebly dragging himself forward, his day-to-day quality of life would have been severely reduced, possibly to the point of making euthanasia the best course of action. But a veterinary surgeon from London na...Read More
The World Cup is going on at the moment, but there’s no reason that the soccer fever must be exclusive to humans. The international version football is a sport that can be enjoyed just as much by canines as well.
The rules for dog soccer, however, are much less strict than for humans. The idea is simply that your dog gets pleasure out of pu...Read More
A recent segment on Good Morning America by “ Pet Doctor “ Marty Becker discussed a significant but unseen problem with the lives of pets in modern society-- boredom. This stems largely from the fact that dogs and cats evolved as predators who spent most of their days hunting for food. But most pets just receive their food in a saf...Read More
When browsing my local Petco with Penny, I caught sight of a display of dog clothes separate from the aisle full of petticoats and smoking jackets. Upon further investigation, I discovered it was clothes for a dog that plays sports.
Where there were little pink sneakers in the other aisle, here there were water boots to protec...Read More
May 2nd through May 8 is National Pet Week in the United States of America. Started in 1981 by the AVMA ( American Veterinary Medical Association ), the goal of the week is to increase public awareness of the importance of responsible pet ownership. The organization offers information and materials so that any community can celebrate National Pe...Read More
Holidays specific to animals always make it harder for parents to resist buying their children a new pet. For Easter, this obviously means live bunnies as gifts. And as with most cases of holiday pet impulse purchases, this means most of the animals will not work out for the families and end up being dropped off at shelters, where they will like...Read More
Are you looking for an exotic pet? Something that your friends and neighbors do not have? Something that will bring some extra zip and excitement into your life? If a dog, cat, bunny, or turtle does not quite do it for you, then just what will?
Most homes and apartments can just not support (or be legally allowed) to h...Read More
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