While not large in number, these 14 unusual breeds are mighty in looks and personality. One of the messages of the American Kennel Club (AKC) is, “a dog breed for everyone.” In other words, everyone can find the right combination of personality, activity level, trainability, body type, hair length, and overall size wrapped up in a canine package. And while most people are … [Read more...]
Canine-Friendly Yards
A few rules and design features can help keep your landscaping intact. Given the opportunity, a rambunctious dog can cause chaos in your landscaped garden, tearing paths through the lush lawn, dotting it with yellow pee patches, trampling floral accents and chomping on shrubs. All it takes is a few ground rules and some basic dog-friendly design features to ensure that the … [Read more...]
Grow Your Own Cat Herb Garden
Most animals might benefit from a little green in their diets, even our carnivorous feline friends. While it’s not quite clear why cats enjoy nibbling on foliage, it’s obvious that most like to do so. Your cat might just enjoy nibbling on some fresh herbs for no particular reason other than she likes the taste and/or texture. Not sure which herbs are best for kitties? Here … [Read more...]
From Head to Tail
Keeping the right grooming tools on hand will help your dogs look their best. Longhaired dogs, shorthaired dogs and those with fur lengths in between—they all need help keeping their coats in top shape. And while every breed of dog will have different grooming requirements, you can help your furry friend look his best by keeping these tools on hand. Comb Using a comb can … [Read more...]
When Cats Go To Great Heights…
…how to help them get down from above. Cats are great climbers. Their flexible frames, sharp claws and powerful muscles enable them to scale the highest tree with speed and agility. Getting down, however, is another matter. Cats’ claws are designed to haul the cat upwards, but not back down. Most cats are able to get down from trees and other high places on their own. … [Read more...]
Ew! Don’t Eat That!
Why your dog eats gross things, and how you can help prevent him from doing so. Smelly garbage, used tissues, even (don’t gag)—poop. Dogs eat some really gross things sometimes. What seems unappealing and nasty to humans sometimes smells so interesting or out of the ordinary that a curious dog has to fully investigate it. Sometimes boredom or anxiety leads a dog to eat … [Read more...]
Unusual Cat Breeds
12 felines you probably haven’t heard of…yet. Domestic cats have a long history that originated in the Fertile Crescent nearly 10,000 years ago.[1] Since humans first noticed these independent and willful creatures, cats have functioned as laborers, adversaries, pests, faithful friends and, once, even as gods.[2] With such a lengthy back story, it’s no surprise that … [Read more...]
Exploring the Great Outdoors
Best practices for camping and hiking with your dog Hiking and camping is fun, but doing it with your dog is even better. Having your canine companion trekking along with you on the trail or sleeping beside you in a tent in the wilderness makes a great experience even more special. To be sure your nature experience with your dog goes smoothly; here are some things you … [Read more...]