The Top 10 Best Dogs for Kids – Choosing the Ultimate Family Dog
If you have children and are thinking about adding a puppy to your family, you have an added element to consider when making your decision. Though all puppies are adorable, not all of them grow up to love children, and if kids are a part of your family, needing a dog that can at least […]
Promoting Your Home as Pet Friendly When Selling Your House
Preparing your home for sale is a daunting task. Projects long left undone suddenly become a huge priority, and some days it seems there are simply not enough hours in the day to accomplish all that needs to be completed in order to land a sale. In today’s housing market, many pet owners are looking […]
Why Do Dogs Like Squeaky Toys?
If your dog is like most, he loves squeaky toys. Just walk through the door with a bag from the pet store in your hand, and your dog will erupt into squeals of rapturous delight at the very thought that there just might be a noisy present in there with his name on it. While […]
What Vegetables Can Dogs Eat
Most dog owners spend a great deal of time carefully selecting their dog’s diet. Untold hours are devoted to studying and researching the latest in canine nutrition trends. Trips are made to the local pet store to read the labels of the leading high quality pet foods to try to ascertain which food is going […]
Can Dogs Eat Watermelon
If your dogs are like most, they are front and center any time there is even a hint that food is a part of your future. Doesn’t matter if the food is something they would turn their nose up at if placed in THEIR bowl, they are pulling out all of the stops in the […]
Why Can’t Dogs and Cats Get Along?
Since time immemorial, it seems cats and dogs have been mortal enemies. Though some cats and dogs are able to co-habit peacefully, it seems a larger percentage prefer to occupy completely separate spaces altogether. What is it that has our two favorite pet species so determined to remain at odds with each other? Perhaps it’s […]
When Do Cats Stop Growing?
When you first brought home your little feline bundle of joy, you relished in his tiny size. Over time, that little kitten began to grow, and it seemed there was no end to his spurts of growth. With growth came a change in appetite to help foster your kitten’s health and development. But you’ve been […]
Resource Guarding – A Protective Dog
Ding ding ding ding ding! This is the sound of the alarm bells that should go off your in head when a client says something along the lines of…“It’s so cute the way Fluffy loves my son – she steals his socks and won’t let anyone near them”. Many bites to children occur as a […]
How to Keep Stray Cats Out of Your Yard
If you live in a neighborhood with pets, you know the frustration of stray cats in your yard. Roaming cats can pose a nuisance for a lot of different reasons. Perhaps their presence is evidenced by your shrieking hounds wanting to be let outside for a rousing game of “chase” much to the chagrin of […]
Can Dogs Eat Cinnamon – Is it Safe or Harmful?
Cinnamon is a much beloved spice with many practical uses. From a cinnamon stick used to flavor a delicious cup of cider to cinnamon buns and even use in savory dishes, cinnamon earns high marks for its mysterious, sweet scent. Best of all, cinnamon tastes as good as it smells. When combined with other spices […]
Can Dogs Eat Popcorn – Is it Good or Bad for Them?
Popcorn is a universally beloved snack. Popcorn and movies go together just like “peas and carrots.” But popcorn’s appeal transcends the human realm. Our dogs love it too. Whether it’s the salt, the butter, or a combination of the two; when the popcorn bowl comes out, Fido assumes “his” position and adopts his most serious […]
What Fruits Can Dogs Eat – Our Top 10 List
Our dogs love to eat human food as often as we’ll let them. While hearty proteins like steak, chicken, and even fish are no surprise to us, we would never think that fruits and vegetables would earn a position on Fido’s list of favorite things to eat. Yet dogs do love fruit, and many fruits […]
Can Dogs Eat Fish – Tuna, Salmon, and Other Seafood
As a conscientious dog owner, you want to feed your dog the very best. You’ve spent an inordinate amount of time studying the latest information regarding canine nutrition and made numerous trips to the pet store to read the labels of every high quality bag of kibble you can find. You’ve considered the benefits of […]
How to Calm a Cat in Heat
Keeping an intact cat in your home equates to a lot of additional responsibility. You’re prepared to shoulder that; after all, your cat is worth it. Still, it seems that when your cat is in heat, she experiences a lot of extra anxiety and stress, and you want to do all that you can to […]
When Do Puppies Stop Growing?
When you first brought home your precious furry bundle of joy, you hoped that he’d stay that tiny and cute forever. But of course, puppies grow. It happens so imperceptibly that you barely even notice until one day your little boy has become a big boy, and you’re wondering where the time went. For some […]