Photo by Val D’Aquila / CC BY-NC-SA As many cat lovers have noticed, cats have a strange liking for boxes. Oftentimes they seem to shun the person who loves them so dearly to sit in a cardboard box. This begs the question, why do cats love boxes? Not one answer applies to every cat, but […]
Photo by fPat Murray / CC BY To some, Spring is a wonderful time. Winter has finally melted away, the sun has come out and everything is starting to turn a vibrant shade of green. It’s the perfect season to be outside – be it reading, having a picnic or walking the dog. So, […]
Photo by Aaron Merrifield / CC BY-NC Some may see the phrase “pet emergency” as the sudden desire to get a pet right away! While that might be a valid pet “emergency” to some, that’s not necessarily what I’m referring to here… A pet emergency of any kind can be very alarming. That being said, […]
Senior dog care is a growing concern among owners. Due to improvements in veterinary care and dietary options, along with healthier habits, dogs are enjoying longer lifespans. So when does your dog become a senior pet? Around age 7. Larger breeds that normally have a shorter lifespan will start being considered a senior pet around […]
Photo by Yagmur Adam / CC-BY-ND Pet allergies are crummy. There are two kinds of friends that would agree: The Allergic One: They can’t go to a friend’s house without what seems like an entire pharmacy in their bag. The Hospitable One: The person who can’t host in order to keep your friend from being […]
Put healthy eating at the top of your dog’s resolutions! Diet and weight can top the list of New Year’s resolutions—for us and for our dogs. Whether you have four legs or two, being overweight has similar effects on the body: extra strain on the bones and joints, extra work for the heart and other organs, […]
