You know a lot of people who have made a point to bring a dog into their household. Why is this a popular pet option? There are a lot of different pets out there and dogs tend to be a choice that a lot of people go with. This could be for a variety ofContinue reading “Why so many people choose to bring home a canine companion”
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Canine barking habits
You have a dog in your life who loves to bark and you’ve noticed that she tends to do this day after day. Why is this? Your dog is barking to communicate something to you. Generally speaking, she is barking in order to get your attention and redirect it somewhere else. This could vary, asContinue reading “Canine barking habits”
Can you train your feline friend?
Your cat has become a big part of your family and you love interacting with her. She enjoys spending time in your household as well, but you know things would go a lot smoother for her if she had some direction as to which behaviors are ideal. Can you train her? It may not beContinue reading “Can you train your feline friend?”
Should your cat be eating wet food or dry food?
Your cat loves when mealtimes roll around, as she knows you will give her something tasty to munch on. How can you tell if this should take the form of wet or dry food? Your cat will need you to talk to her veterinarian to determine the ideal food for her. This is something thatContinue reading “Should your cat be eating wet food or dry food?”
Helping guests get to know your furry friend
You have guests come into your home from time to time and you’d like to help them get to know your pet. How can you help to make this happen? It’s important to make sure that both your pet and your guests are receptive to interacting before trying to get them together. This will helpContinue reading “Helping guests get to know your furry friend”
Why your cat tends to scratch a lot
Your cat is a big part of your life and you’ve noticed that she tends to scratch a lot. Why does she engage in this behavior so often? Your little fur ball scratches on things around your home in order to maintain her claws and to mark her territory. She likes to keep her clawsContinue reading “Why your cat tends to scratch a lot”
Mosquitoes and Dogs
As spring approaches, the gnats, flies and mosquitoes will start to wake up and potentially wreak havoc on people and pets. Mosquitoes can be especially dangerous for dogs because mosquitoes are the primary carriers of heartworm disease. It’s important to have your dog tested for heartworms yearly and to have your dog on a monthlyContinue reading “Mosquitoes and Dogs”
Tips For Easy Litter Box Maintenance
Litter box maintenance is something that many cat parents hate but has to do to ensure that their pet cats will continue to use the litter box and prevent inappropriate elimination. Here are some tips to make the task easier: Have a schedule for scooping at least twice a day. If you have a multi-catContinue reading “Tips For Easy Litter Box Maintenance”
Gallstones In Dogs
Gallstones are small, rock-like deposits that are formed in the gallbladder. Bile that is produced by the liver is stored in the gallbladder. Bile is released into the small intestine via the bile duct to aid in the digestion of fats and heavy minerals. Gallstones form when bile calcify and harden; this often occurs whenContinue reading “Gallstones In Dogs”
Stress-Related Scratching In Cats — Simple Ways To Stop It
Scratching comes naturally for cats. But when they are exposed to stressors, this can trigger excessive scratching that can destroy furniture, window and door frames, carpets, etc. Here are some ways to discourage stress-related scratching in cats: If your cat is scratching on furniture, door frame, post, or carpet, make these surfaces non-scratch friendly byContinue reading “Stress-Related Scratching In Cats — Simple Ways To Stop It”
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