Have you ever heard of the "wise tale" that feeding a dog bread can make their upset stomach better? This is one time that an old wise tale is true, under certain circumstances. Here are three situations when feeding a dog bread can be helpful. 1. Your dog has eaten something with sharp points or […]
Now that spring is in the air, and soon summer ticks will be on the prowl. The hard part is taking these bloodsuckers off your dog. If the tick is not removed and left on your pet for extended periods, this can cause severe disease for your pet. So how do we keep these pests […]
Obesity can be a problem in both pets and people. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) states "that over 50 percent of all pets in the United States are overweight or obese. That is a significant percentage because that works out to about 89 million cats and dogs. Obesity leads to a significant number […]
This Saturday is the scariest night of the year and celebrating Halloween with your dog can be scary. For those who are in the know about what this holiday is about, your pet may not understand. It is up to us to help clue in our dogs and help them from being scare-free. How can […]
Thunderstorm phobia is a real fear of cats. The persistent and exaggerated fear of storms, or stimuli associated with storms. This phobia involves physiologic, emotional, and behavioral components. Thunderstorm phobias occur in both dogs and cats, but dogs are more susceptible to this type of fear. According to Pet M.D., there are a few ways […]
Being prepared for disasters keeps our families and us safe. Sometimes we forget to have proper preparations for our pets. The importance of a pet emergency kit can save your pet's life. In this blog, I am going to talk about the items needed for pet emergency kits. Having a pet emergency kit can and […]
Why do we need to know how to perform pet first aid? We all try to make sure we are prepared for disasters with our families, but sometimes we forget our pets need our help too. According to the Animal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) "Emergencies come in many forms". As […]
Why do dogs love to eat grass? They eat grass for many reasons, some dogs do it regularly. Experts believe it is something you should not worry about. So why do dogs gobble up grass? Scavengers that they are: Dogs are scavenger animals. They can eat just about anything, unlike cats which are strict Carnivores […]
Lyme disease is the most commonly transmitted disease from ticks. Since the summer is now officially here, we love spending as much time as possible outside with our pets. During this time all the pests are out ready to prey on your dog. Ticks usually enjoy wood piles and tall grassy areas. What is Lyme […]
Is it safe to sleep with your pets? About 80 percent of all pet owners admit they like to sleep with their pets. Despite the popularity of this practice physicians and veterinarians both claim this is not healthy for many reasons. Physicians claim that this is a problem for human health because it has been […]
