Dinner Conversation Safety Topic. Here’s a question parents should ask their children at the dinner table: "Do you know how to approach a strange dog or cat? Suppose you’re visiting a friend, and their dog or a cat is in the room. What should you do?" Family pets may be very tolerant of human attention [...]
Snoozing in the sun, your cat appears to have everything: food, water, and an adoring fan base. Keeping a cat happy isn’t overly complicated, but a few resources in place can enrich your kitty’s life and make your life simpler. To equip your home as a cat-friendly place, consider the following: 1. Think like a [...]
Is there danger lurking in your cat’s mouth? You might be surprised to hear that more than half of all cats older than three years old have at least one tooth that’s in the process of resorption. Right under your cat's nose, that innocent looking face may be the carrier of...a sleeper cell! What is [...]
We all love critters - but there are some creatures that are irritating and downright dangerous for our cats. You might think your cat isn't at risk...and you may be unpleasantly surprised. Read on... Fleas aren't just for outdoor cats. Fleas can also instigate a plethora of problems when they get a free ride into [...]
Does your kitty consider the trees, bushes and occasional bird house in your back yard an all-she-can-eat buffet? Does your tom cat stalk the squirrels in the front garden or an occasional mouse in the house? Cats crave meat, and they will instinctively hunt for prey. Raw meat is what their ancestors ate and what [...]
Summer months and warmer weather can present a challenging environment for your pet. Dogs aren’t nearly as adept at controlling their core temperatures as humans are. They can’t take off their fur coat, adjust the thermostat or roll the car windows down. Dangerous situations include leaving a pet in a back yard without shade or [...]
It’s so hot outside that birds are using potholders to pull worms out of the ground. Then I saw a dog chasing a cat, and they were both walking. Let’s face it: no one wants to exert themselves when it’s hot and humid. Yet your dog’s happier, healthier and better behaved if he gets enough [...]
No family leaves on a sunny day outing without sunscreen for grownups and for kids. But did you know that your pet is susceptible to being sunburned, too? Believe it or not, as in humans, a pet with too much sun exposure over an extended time can lead to aggressive skin cancers and tumor development. [...]
Spring and summer thunder storms keep gardens green, but they can also terrify your dog. While you can easily recognize the fear of a dog that hides in your closet, you might not be familiar with these signs of a phobia of thunderstorms: 1. Excessive panting 2. Trembling 3. Hiding 4. Pacing 5. Vocalizing 6. [...]
Helping your dog overcome separation anxiety Babe, I love you so I want you to know that I'm going to miss your love the minute you walk out that door If your dog could sing, would he sing K.C. and the Sunshine Band’s “Please Don’t Go” every time you walk out the door? The signs [...]
