Creating Dog-Friendly Landscapes: Preparation Sharing your backyard with dogs doesn’t mean living with grass and dirt forever. You can join in on the spring planting frenzy by creating gorgeous dog-friendly landscapes. In this series, we’ll teach you how to prepare the landscape area with dogs in mind, choose dog-friendly plants and keep your plants safe from dog … [Read more...]
Help! My Dog Hates Riding in the Car
Why Dogs Hate Riding in Cars & What to Do About It Many dogs hate riding in cars for numerous reasons. Some dogs will bark, howl, lunge at the window, drool and even throw up. These dogs are clearly uncomfortable, so they learn to hate riding in cars. Before addressing car riding woes, it’s important to understand exactly what is causing your dog’s discomfort … [Read more...]
Vacationing with Your Dog
7 tips for worry-free travels June heralds the start of the summer vacation season and travel gurus are predicting that more dogs will go with their owners than in previous years. If your dog knows what to expect when he hears any variation of “leash, car, suitcase, carrier, airplane, vacation and/or travel,” here are a few tips to ensure he is ready for and has a great … [Read more...]
Best Vacuums for Pet Hair
Five of the best appliances for sucking up excess fur. Being a pet owner doesn’t have too many downsides, but if you had to pick one, dealing with loose hair might be it. Trying to get pet hair off surfaces around the house is a big chore for those who live with dogs and cats who shed—and most do. The good news is that a number of vacuum cleaner manufacturers have … [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...]
How to Stop Your Cat from Biting
The key is to not use your hands or feet as toys. “There is something about the presence of a cat that seems to take the bite out of being alone.” —Louis J. Camuti, author of “All My Patients Are under the Bed: Memoirs of a Cat Doctor” But what if your favorite feline is a biter? It can be quite shocking when you’re relaxed, stroking your cat and he suddenly bites your … [Read more...]
Why You Shouldn’t Bring Your Dog to Festivals
4 Reasons Not to Bring Your Dog to Festivals Mardi Gras was months ago, but the buildup of more parades and festivals have since started. I have witnessed pet owners bringing their large and small dogs to these dog-friendly events, but these dogs weren't enjoying the festivities as much as their owners. As a huge dog lover, I completely understand why pet owners would … [Read more...]
Reiki for Dogs: Transferring Healing Energy
Reiki for Dogs Due to the overwhelming positive reactions to our article on psychic readings, I’ve decided to discuss Reiki for dogs. :) Reiki is considered an alternative therapy, but it’s a hot research topic lately. Regardless of a pet owner's beliefs, it’s important to note Reiki certainly has benefits for both dogs and pet owners. Chances are pet owners are probably … [Read more...]