Pet Obesity
Obesity isn’t just a human problem. It’s becoming an issue for household pets, too. A chunky pet can be a cute thing—until you realize the medical hazards for pets that are overweight. Obesity in dogs and obesity in cats can…
Clipping Claws
Time for a trim! Do you know when or how to trim your pet’s nails? Here are some helpful tricks to make clipping claws easier. Speaking on behalf of those who appreciate good grooming, we all know the pain of a broken nail….
The Chinese Hamster
HISTORY The Chinese Hamster, which originated in northern China and Mongolia, belongs to the group of hamsters with rat-like characteristics. This breed was first reported and sold as a pet in Beijing in 1900. Used primarily as lab animals, they…
Clicker Training A Dog
No matter what breed your dog is, basic obedience training is very important in helping to mold him into a loving, obedient, happy member of your family. It’s best to start training your dog as early as possible, preferably while…
Giving Pets Pills – Risky Business!
So you’ve been handed a packet of pills by your veterinarian to give to your kitty or pooch……now what?? As you’ve probably noticed, most self-respecting dogs or cats will not take pills right out of your hand, not even the…
Cat Enclosures Offer Outdoor Access with Indoor Safety
I grew up with indoor/outdoor cats. They lived in our house and slept on our beds but were allowed free access to the outdoors. The cats were happy, but it wasn’t always easy for us. I was heartbroken when one…
Caring For Pets After Pet Surgery
It is difficult when our pets get sick or injured, and as pet owners we do our best to make sure we do all we can to speed the healing process. However, sometimes, pet surgery is needed and the healing…
Putting Together a Pet Emergency Pack
If a disaster strikes, are you prepared? Disasters can happen anywhere at any time. The public doesn’t usually get a lot of notice before a disaster strikes, so you must be prepared in advance and know what to do quickly…
How to Know if Your Pet Needs Winter Gear
Photo by Loren Sztajer / CC BY-ND Some animals need a little bit more help to stay warm during the winter, but not all animals. Most of the time, the pets that I see wearing coats and such in the…
Pet Adoption: Did You Adopt Your Pet or Did Your Pet Adopt You?
As Thanksgiving draws near, what are you thankful for? Some of us are just thankful to have a pet—or to have an owner. How did you find your pet? How did your pet find you? For every pet and owner,…