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“Why Is My Dog Chewing His Paws?”

Occasionally, dogs will chew on their feet to ease the pain brought about by arthritis. Allergies can also cause a dog to chew at his paws. The problem could also be behavioral in nature. Since most allergens come from plants, and dogs often walk in grassy areas, and if the dog happens to have aContinue reading ““Why Is My Dog Chewing His Paws?””

Fitness Trackers for Cats Like the Japanese Bobtail

Have you noticed that some people are wearing wrist bands, bracelets, watches and other gadgets that can track heart rate, calories burned, steps taken, etc.? Did you know that there is a similar device available to track some of those same things in your Japanese Bobtail? Fitness trackers for cats are a way for catContinue reading “Fitness Trackers for Cats Like the Japanese Bobtail”

What to Do If Your Dog Is Digging Up Your Yard

Does digging in the dirt make your canine super happy? That’s all well and fine unless your pup is digging up important parts of your yard. Black Labs are an example of a dog that loves to dig. It’s important to find this pup an alternative spot to let off some energy while digging isContinue reading “What to Do If Your Dog Is Digging Up Your Yard”

Why Play is Important for Pets

Pets enjoy playtime for one simple reason: it’s great fun. What they may not realize is that play is also an essential part of their health and wellness. Let’s take a closer look at why playtime is so important for your pet. It provides exercise. A pet who is playing is exercising, too. And that’sContinue reading “Why Play is Important for Pets”

Finding the ideal spot for your pet’s toys

You have a pet in your life who shares your living space with you and you feel that it’s important to help her enjoy her time in this space. This will first mean helping her accept her new environment as her home, and making sure she can access her belongings when she needs them willContinue reading “Finding the ideal spot for your pet’s toys”

Who to Contact if your Dog Ingests Poison

No one wants their dog or cat to ever need an emergency vet or even poison control help, but every dog or cat owner needs to know what to do if their pet has an emergency. For instance, if your dog ingests rat poison by accident the first thing you need to do is takeContinue reading “Who to Contact if your Dog Ingests Poison”