Pet Care
Managing Allergies to Pets
People love their pets like family and will gladly accept almost any sacrifice to have them as part of their lives – whether buying expensive food and toys, cleaning up dirty paw-prints on the rug, or replanting countless flowers dug up in the yard. But dealing with aller...
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Vitamins for Dogs and Cats
As a pet owner, you have likely come across many vitamins and supplements for dogs and cats, readily available at your local pet supply store. It is important to understand the purpose of additional supplements and to monitor your pet’s intake of them from various sources in ...
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How To Bury Your Pet, Naturally
When it comes to sending a favorite furry friend off into the grand beyond, cremation is the most common practice, but a natural home burial is also commonplace – for those with yards.If this is the option that works for you, you may want to check in with any local ordina...
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Beach Safety For Dogs
This summer, a day at the beach can be an enjoyable experience for the entire family, including Fido! Ensure your trip is fun and safe with some extra planning and preparation for your pet. Before heading out, be sure to check the ordinances for the beach you plan to visit, ...
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Loving Your Senior Pet
As a dog owner, you are conscientious about your pet’s healthy diet and exercise routine. As he ages, it is important to be aware of his day-to-day demeanor and habits. Caring for an aging pet often requires some special considerations and adjustments to a daily routine. Wi...
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Tips For Pet Grooming In The Winter
When the weather outside is frightful, your canine companions are most likely spending a lot more time indoors. It might seem that pet grooming is not necessary during the chillier winter months because pets are not as active, or because a longer coat will help keep the...
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Dog Boots & Dog Sweaters: Pets In Winter
With the chilly air and the early arrival of ice and snow in many areas of the country, please remember that it is also important to take precautions with your furry friends to ensure they stay warm and safe.Outdoor SafetyIf your dog spends a significant amount...
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Adopt A Shelter Dog Month
With the economic changes of the past few years and an unwelcomed slew of natural disasters, there is widespread overpopulation of healthy, adoptable pets in animal shelters across the United States. Throughout the month of October, the American Humane Association is spotlight...
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Bad Dog Breath
If your canine’s kisses are tough to stomach, you are not alone. But do not ignore the warning signs of foul breath, as a few extra steps in your pet care routine could help make those nose-to-nose moments more enjoyable.The Cause of Canine HalitosisThere are ...
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Pet-Friendly Fruits For Your Dog
There is nothing better during the hot summer months that the sun-ripened and refreshing taste of fresh fruit. While you are kicking back by the pool and enjoying a tasty fruit snack, feel free to share some of it with Fido. Just like humans, most healthy dogs thrive best on...
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Keep Your Pets Cool This Summer
With the summer in full swing and more time spent outdoors, you can definitely include your pets in the family fun. Just like when you take precautions for your own health while in the sun—like staying hydrated and applying sunscreen—it is important to be proactive and ...
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Pet Food Allergies
“Gluten-free” and “wheat-free” are common terms arising in human nutrition topics, and most recently in pet nutrition. It is important that new pet owners as well as those who find themselves taking too many trips to the vet's office should be well informed about p...
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Take Your Dog To Work Day
Mark your calendars! National Take Your Dog to Work Day, a holiday that started in 1999 to celebrate and promote pet adoption, is June 24th. But before you invite your four-legged friend to join your morning commute, take some time to plan and ensure that the day is sa...
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Tips For Dog Shedding Season
As the spring brings with it warmer weather, you may find yourself plucking more tufts of pet hair off your couch. The simple truth is, all dogs shed. Even hypoallergenic or ‘non-shedding’ dogs will shed their old or damaged hair to make way for new hair growth. Many ...
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Green Pet Care
We are all making efforts these days to be friendlier to the planet. And while Fido is not always friendly to your rose bushes, there are plenty of eco-friendly ways for you to help reduce your pet’s carbon paw print. Clean Up Pet waste can be harmful to the environment if ...
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Heartworm and Your Pet
Each February, we take time to recognize our loved ones, and for most of us, this includes our cuddly canine or favorite feline. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, February is also a great month to consider the health of your pet’s heart. In addition to regular exercise...
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Introducing Your Dog To Your New Baby
Introducing the dog to your baby can be somewhat scary for new parents. Before the baby is born, start by allowing your dog to be in the baby’s room, but only at the doorway. You can do this by taking your dog to the baby’s bedroom door and telling it to stay. If your do...
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Pet Therapy - New Ways For People To Feel Better
During World War II combat in New Guinea, Corporal William Wynne found an abandoned Yorkshire terrier who he named Smokey. Later, when the serviceman was ill in the hospital, his fellow soldiers brought Smokey to him, cheering Wynne up as well as the other injured soldie...
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Exercise With Your Pet
If getting more exercise has made it on your New Year’s Resolution list again this year, ensure success by including your canine companion. Your dog is not only a great motivator, but exercise provides mental and physical health benefits for both you and your pet. B...
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Holiday Pet Adoptions
At the top of many holiday gift lists each year is a new puppy, kitten or furry friend. One great way to celebrate the holidays is to help an animal in need. Pet adoption is affordable and will have an incredible impact on your family.If you are thinking of adopting a pet...
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Thanksgiving For Dogs
Everyone loves Thanksgiving! As your house fills with the savory aroma of turkey and the sounds of football, the doorbell rings and your guests begin to pour through your front door. Your precious pup trots quietly to the door and sits obediently by your side.Well—that ...
Read more...Pet Safety on Halloween
"petHalloween is often a very busy night with the doorbell ringing, kids running around in costumes, and candy everywhere! To keep the celebration fun and safe for your whole family, it is important remember that this night may be very frightening to your dog, cat or othe...
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Pet Travel Tips and Tricks
With an ever-increasing number of hotels, resorts and recreational areas allowing your four-legged family members to come along, record numbers of Americans and their pets are taking to the road or sky every year. Before you book your airline reservations or hit the open road...
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Cat Hyperthyroidism & Thyroid Health
Does your kitty have any of the following symptoms: increased appetite but losing weight, high blood pressure, frequent vomiting, increased body temperature, heart and respiration rates, and/or hyperactivity? It may be difficult for the average person to notice some...
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6 Tips for Treating Your Pet's Arthritis
For pet owners, watching your furry companions suffer the effects of arthritis can be heartbreaking. Osteo arthritis, a painful condition of the joints caused by inflammation, is the most common cause of arthritis in dogs and cat, and also the most common cause of lameness. This ...
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My Cat has an Itching Problem. What can I do?
Q: I have a cat that is 13 years old. He has a problem with itching - so much that he is losing hair on the back. He was okay this winter but as soon as the snow started melting this itching problem began again. He does not appear to have fleas. We are from MN and are just c...
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Natural & Organic Living for Your Pet
Theres no doubt Americans are trying to live a more natural or organic life. Almost three-quarters of Americans buy at least some organic products, and 31 percent increased organics purchases between 2008 and 2009, according to the 2009 U.S. Families Organic Attitudes and...
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Puppy Training Tips
Many people over the years have asked me how to start training their puppy. In my years of watching new puppy owners and owners with untrained adult dogs, the most important command is “Come”. For some breeds of puppies and adult dogs, returning to the owner is inbred in their g...
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Watch Your Pets for Signs of Arthritis
Arthritis is a major source of chronic pain in dogs. The most common form is osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease. It begins with damage to the cartilage that protects the joint surfaces and allows for the smooth, pain-free movement of the joint. This is conve...
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Crate Training for your Puppy
Many of you may be horrified at the thought of your puppy or older dog being “stuck” in a crate (cage). Before you distress, know that it is their instincts to sleep in a covered place similar to the way they spent their first six weeks of life in the wild. As adults, they dig...
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Pets Can Get Frostbite and Hypothermia Too
Winter's frigid temperatures and howling wind is the perfect excuse to stay in and curl up in a blanket, but our pets still need to get outdoors for exercise and fresh air. And as we bundle up to brave the cold, it's important to be aware that that cold can be dangerous...
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Puppy Socialization
I have trained dogs for over 25 years. The following tips for training your puppy come from the experience I have accumulated over time. I am not a big proponent of puppy classes. Putting a puppy in a room to learn with a bunch of other rambunctious puppies seems contraindicative...
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Road Salt is Toxic to Pets
As reluctant as we may feel sometimes, our pets still need to get outdoors for exercise and fresh air in the cold winter months. But even as we bundle up to take Fido for a walk, it's important to be aware of some outdoor hazards, in particular, road salt and other ice melti...
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Polluted Pets Are Full of Environmental Toxins
You can't read a paper without learning about the health impact of pollution, but many people are shocked to learn that our pets are carrying a significant toxic load as a result of the growing pollution of our environment. In April 2008, the Environmental Working Group (EW...
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How to Switch Your Cats to Raw Food
As many cat owners already know, our feline friends can be extremely finicky. Switching them to a raw diet may be difficult or it may be easy—it all depends on your cat. And for cats that do not easily make the transition, be prepared to demonstrate plenty of patience and persist...
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Toxic Treats: Foods That Can Harm Your Pet
Most of us like to share a "people food" treats with our pets from time to time, and increasing numbers of pet-owners are opting to feed their four-legged friends home-cooked or raw foods. While this is an excellent opportunity to improve our pets' nutrition and he...
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Treat Your Pet's Periodontal Disease Naturally
How much do you know about your pet's oral health? Chances are you're in the dark about some important issues, including periodontal disease, the most common dental condition affecting dogs and cats. Periodontal disease is an inflammation and/or infection of the gums an...
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Examine Your Pet's Teeth to Catch Problems Early
We all know the importance of daily brushing and flossing and regular visits to the dentist for ourselves and our family. However, what many pet owners don't realize is that proper pet dental care is an essential part of keeping our furry friends happy and healthy, too. It&#...
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Pets Relieve Stress, Have a Therapeutic Effect
Many of us may imagine yoga, meditation, journaling, and long hot baths when we think of ways to reduce the stress in our lives, but a pet also has benefits for stress relief and the betterment of our health. Our human friends can provide support and a listening ear, but may not...
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Treat Canine Heatstroke Quickly and Naturally
Your pooch may love getting out on the open road or frolicking in the water at the beach, but summer's heat can be particularly hard on our four-legged friends. Heatstroke is a serious problem many dogs encounter as the mercury rises—but it doesn't have to be. Dogs reg...
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