By doing a little research, you can find a feline friend whose personality and care requirements mesh well with your family. Just like people, cats have unique and individual personalities. Some are laid back, while others are always on the go. When looking for a new cat or kitten to add to your household, consider the type of personality that will mesh best with your … [Read more...]
Do It Yourself Dog Costumes
Let your canine companion join in the Halloween fun with these ideas for do-it-yourself dog costumes. Halloween is almost here—have you planned your costume yet? Even more important—have you planned your dog’s costume yet? Don’t worry, you still have plenty of time to fine tune a “do-it-yourself” costume that will make you and your canine companion the talk of the … [Read more...]
Novel Protein Pet Foods
New and different ingredients can help ease your concerns about food allergies in your dog and/or cat. A walk down the dog or cat food aisle at your local pet store can reveal a multitude of unusual ingredients. Labels run the gamut from lamb to salmon to turkey, with appearances by bison, rabbit, venison, duck and even kangaroo, ostrich and unagi (eel). Some pet foods also … [Read more...]
Keeping Dogs and Cats Cool
How to prevent your pets from overheating during the hot "dog days" of summer. Do your pets seem to have an uncanny ability to find the warmest spot in the house? And do you wonder, as they is basking in the sun during the hottest part of July, if they are getting too hot? Some of the signs a cat might show if he becomes overheated include “… open-mouth breathing and … [Read more...]
Could Your Dog Be a Blood Donor?
Just like humans, canines sometimes need life-saving blood transfusions. Did you know that dogs have different blood types? Canine blood types are determined by elements in the blood known as dog erythrocyte antigens (DEA). While scientists have discovered at least a dozen different types of blood based on DEAs, vets consider DEA 4 to be the universal type. When a dog needs a … [Read more...]
Famous Dogs of the Internet
These famous dogs have loyal followings on social media. They’re instantly recognizable, garnering fans around the world for their good looks and charm. No, they’re not the latest stars of the Hollywood blockbusters—they’re the dogs of Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and they’re the most humble and down-to-earth celebrities on social media. If you haven’t seen their latest … [Read more...]
Fostering Cats and Kittens
By opening your home to a cat or kitten while it waits for a new owner, you can help local animal shelters save more homeless animals. Wondering how you can help your local animal shelter or rescue group find permanent homes for the cats and kittens in their charge? Sometimes all it takes is offering the homeless pets a temporary place to stay. Becoming a foster parent to … [Read more...]
Dog Friendly Places
More and more businesses are opening their doors to humankind’s best friend. It’s tempting to take your dog with you on all your adventures, large and small. After all, your dog won’t complain about traffic on the way to the hardware store, balk at the prices on the menu at your favorite restaurant, or want to switch rooms at the hotel because you’re too close to the ice … [Read more...]