Health Care

Keeping your dog healthy

Your dog is a big part of your life and it’s important to you that she is as healthy as she can be. How can you help to make this happen? Your little fur ball needs to be able to count on you to look after her in a variety of ways as each aspectContinue reading “Keeping your dog healthy”

Problems with Tear Ducts in Dogs

Tear ducts in a dog’s eyes have been known to become blocked on occasion. Tear ducts are small and have been known to get clogged causing the dog’s eyes to watery excessively. Often times the discharge can turn from clear to a yellow or green color. This can create a need for you to wipeContinue reading “Problems with Tear Ducts in Dogs”

Is it Possible to Have Too Many Pocket Pets?

Yes, absolutely possible. How? If you can’t afford to pay for all of your pocket pets than you have too many. There are other reasons too. Contrary to popular belief, just because pocket pets are small and considered easy keepers, it doesn’t mean that it’s easy to own multiple pocket pets. If you want toContinue reading “Is it Possible to Have Too Many Pocket Pets?”

Are You Having Trouble Affording Your Cat?

There almost always comes a time in a person’s life with money is tight and sacrifices and cut backs are needed. Many people live paycheck to paycheck and when unexpected things happen then money may not be readily available. This, however, should not affect whether you can care for your cat or not. If youContinue reading “Are You Having Trouble Affording Your Cat?”

Did You Know? Fun Facts about the American Eskimo Dog

Contrary to popular belief, the American Eskimo dog is not an American bred dog with that is large with extra fur and built for tough winters with the Eskimos. In fact, this popular canine breed originated in Germany. In addition, this is not a breed developed to pull sleds across the cold Alaskan Frontier. TheContinue reading “Did You Know? Fun Facts about the American Eskimo Dog”

Important Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Buying A Guinea Pig

Are you looking to buy a guinea pig as a pet? You need to ask many questions, to yourself and to others, before you do buy one. The pet store assistant can also help you make the right decision. We’ll share a few key questions to ask below. One of the top questions to askContinue reading “Important Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Buying A Guinea Pig”

Cat Health Watch — Mouth, Teeth, And Gums

A cat’s mouth, teeth, and gums can reveal a lot about your pet’s health status. Healthy gums appear pinkish with black spots. Healthy teeth are white and shiny, and there should be no foul odor coming from your pet’s mouth. Bad breath or halitosis is an early symptom of dental problems, so if you noticeContinue reading “Cat Health Watch — Mouth, Teeth, And Gums”

How Much Exercise Is Enough For Your Dog?

Exercise is a crucial component of your dog’s health. Not only does it provide him with the necessary physical activity but it’s also a great mood booster! But getting the right dose is also important. Just how much exercise does our dog need? Our dogs are a unique bunch so understanding what and how muchContinue reading “How Much Exercise Is Enough For Your Dog?”

Human Foods That Aren’t Fit for Dogs

Your dog could be the love of your life, and you tend to share almost everything with your dog, including your food. But are you aware that not all foods that you can consume can be consumed by your dog without any repercussions? If this is your first time to hear this fact, then readContinue reading “Human Foods That Aren’t Fit for Dogs”

What to do If Your Cat is Afraid of Thunder

Do loud noises scare your cat? What about thunder? Cats that are skittish to loud noises are almost always scared of thunder storms too. If your cat is scared of the thunder there are a few things you can to do to help break this fear. First, it’s important to recognize the difference between fearContinue reading “What to do If Your Cat is Afraid of Thunder”