Archive for the ‘Advice’ Category
Clay Litter: Concerns and Alternatives
I have always had a pet cat and right now I have two cats. When I was a kid the litter was the hard, rocky, whitish clay litter that was common to use. It came in a thick paper bag and had suggestions for other uses such as pouring over oil spills in a garage [...]
February Is Pet Dental Health Month
It is estimated that 80% of people brush their teeth everyday. Our pets, however, do not. A survey found that 1 out of 10 pet owners make sure that their pets’ teeth are cared for. Although dogs and cats rarely get cavities they can get tartar, plaque, and other problems. Proper dental care can begin [...]
Games To Play With Your Puppy
Playing with your dog is a great way for pets and you to stay physically active and mentally active. It also strengthens the bond between you and your pup. If you have a young dog or a puppy and they have been itching to burn off some energy, you might be noticing some new little [...]
How To Help Your Dog Adjust To A Divorce
Sometimes relationships don’t work and it’s best for everyone to split. The family pet, is just that, the family pet and is also affected by tension, sadness, and chaos that may exist in the house. She’s used to everyone and may still be extremely bonded to both adults. Both adults may also be tightly bonded [...]
Top 6 Most Reported Poison Dangers for Dogs
The Pet Poison Hotline recently reported their list of the top emergency phone calls they received in 2011. On that list were potential poisons that homeowners have in their house that their pets somehow got into, ingested, or were exposed to. We never realize just how curious, nosy, and dangerous some of the things we [...]
5 Myths About Spaying and Neutering
I know some people don’t always think about spaying or neutering their pets. It’s not that they are not caring owners but they aren’t sure if it is necessary for a variety of reasons or they have heard horror stories and don’t want their pet to experience any major problems or tough recoveries. There are [...]
Winter Items That Are Safe For Your Pet
Snow, ice, sleet, rainy mornings, and super cold days means you’re using deicers and other chemicals to keep your sidewalks, driveways, and cars running. Some of the tried and true items that we use year after year are not good for pets. It can burn their paws or if they ingest some of it, hurt [...]
When It’s Time to Let Go Of Your Pet
Anyone who has a pet knows the reality that at some point it will be time to say goodbye. Hopefully, many of us will have a pet leave us due to old age, natural causes, and feel prepared. Yet, it’s never easy to feel “prepared” because the pain, sadness, and loss is there no matter [...]
7 Pet Photo Tips
Even though some of the big holidays are over, it doesn’t mean the camera goes in the closet. There are birthdays and other small holidays coming up and that means you’ll want to capture the occasions. If your pet participates in a lot of family events, taking pictures of her is important too. However, dogs [...]
6 Tips for Buying Pet Insurance
One of the trends for pet owners that has been on the rise is preventative care. Even if these tough economic times, pet owners are budgeting to ensure that their buddies are well cared for and healthy. If you’re thinking about buying pet insurance, here’s a tips that can help you find the company that [...]
