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The Pros and Cons of a Vegetarian Dog Food Diet
Considering feeding a vegetarian diet to your dog or wanting the choice of providing them with their version of meatless Monday dinner plans? Vegetarianism has become increasingly popular in the human food world in the past 20 years, while historically, pet parents have been cautious to entertain a vegetarian option for their dog. But today, […]
What is Excessive Grooming in Cats?
Cats are fastidious groomers. They typically spend 30-50 percent of their day engaged in self-grooming. There are several reasons for a normal amount of grooming, such as: A way to cool down Removal of dead hair External parasite removal To remove scent traces of prey/food To create a familiar, identifying scent To clean debris from […]
Benefits Of Chews That Occupy Your Pup
We all love seeing our dogs happy and healthy and for most pet parents, giving their dog a chew treat is a guaranteed way to see that joy. What you may not know however, is when we give our dog’s that special treat to keep them occupied, it’s not only designed to keep them busy […]
How To Clean Your Dog’s Ears: A Step-by-Step Guide
Why Is Cleaning Your Dog’s Ears So Important? Ear cleaning is part of keeping your dog groomed and healthy from nose to tail. Dogs rely on their ears for hearing, balance, expression, and more. Cleaning your dog’s ears helps support their health and happiness and prevents pain and other problems. Deaf Dogs And Ear Health […]
Adopt a Shelter Pet Day: How to Get Involved
April 30th is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day and what better to celebrate than by adopting a shelter animal! This is also a great opportunity to educate yourself about why shelter pets are the best, or to share the wealth of knowledge about what makes adopting a shelter pet great! While statistics are as much the […]
How Often Should I Trim My Cat’s Nails?
How to trim cat nails Trimming your cat’s nails probably sounds about as appealing as giving your cat a bath and yet…such is a necessary component of being a cat parent. Cats need help getting their nails trimmed even if they have a scratching post. Keeping your cat’s claws trimmed is actually important not just […]
Kitten Vaccines: Keeping Your Kitten Healthy
Kittens are precious little bundles of joy to welcome into your home, but they’re also helpless. When they are born, they’re extremely reliant on others for care and nourishment. Kittens especially need the protective antibodies they get from their mother’s milk. These antibodies provide immunity that protects them for the first few weeks of their […]
What Vaccines Does My Cat Need?
Vaccines are a regular part of feline healthcare that need to be attended to in order for your cat to stay well; however, there are many different kinds of cat vaccines. Some are core and are considered vital while others are non-core and are—while important—not always necessary. Thus, many cat owners have the question: what […]
4 Essential Tips: How To Train A Cat To Walk On A LeashHow To Train A Cat To Walk On A Leash4 Essential Tips: How To Train A Cat To Walk On A Leash
Do you want to take your cat on walks but aren’t sure how to teach them to walk on a leash? If you’re a cat parent who is familiar with dogs, then you know that the rules for cat and dogs are as different as…well, cats and dogs. Cats are highly intuitive and primal; they […]
How to Remove The Skunk Smell From Your Dog
Removing Skunk Smell From Your Dog Is Not Easy Scenario…your dog has been skunked…it happens, but what now? The problem with skunk smell is that it really lingers and because dogs have fur and hair, those odors tend to get stuck. You want to get the skunk smell out of your dog. But how? This […]
How To Choose: Wet Vs Dry Dog Food
For many years, dry dog food was the most common option for pet parents. Besides being convenient to feed and easy to store, dogs generally seem to enjoy it and can live happily and healthily on the diet. However, wet and raw dog food diets have become more popular recently, leading some people to wonder […]
Is My Dog Depressed? 5 Signs To Look For
Is my dog depressed? Dogs have feelings just like people do, and it’s suggested that their feelings are more complex that many people give them credit for. We at least know that dogs can suffer from depression. If your dog has been out of sorts lately, it may not be the usual causes, and you […]