There are many environmental conditions as well as medical causes that can result in your pet exhibiting signs of stress. Knowing how to recognize the signs of stress in your pet can enable you to better help them through the stressful situation. Many pets react to unusual noises and visitors into their home environment. [...]
Few tasks are more difficult for a cat owner than that of finding a proper way to transport their cat. This often leads to owners foregoing annual examinations and vaccinations simply due to the stress that the event places on both pet and owner. Convincing your cat to cooperate can be a challenge; however, [...]
Determining the best care and situation for your pets while you are away from home can be difficult at times. Owners should first consider where their pet will stay and what the best case scenario for their pet is. Of course, best case scenario is that the owner doesn’t have to leave the care [...]
Fun facts for you to share with your friends to get you through the end of the week!! A house cat spends 70% of its time sleeping!
Regardless of the breed or species of pet that you own, there are many things to consider prior to deciding to breed and sell or adopt out animals. While some breeders may be considered to do so as a profession, a vast majority of breeding is done on a private basis, and not all of [...]
Over the years numerous movies and television shows have taken the view that giving a puppy, kitten, or other pet is a loving and/or romantic gesture; however, before giving a fuzzy faced puppy or kitten as a gift this holiday season, we encourage gift givers to give their wiggly bundle of joy thorough consideration first. [...]
Occasionally our fury friends are fortunate enough to be invited along during travel for the holidays; however, owners must first consider the needs of their pet and the added planning necessary for pets when they travel. The preparation needed for your pet to join in on the fun, will depend on where your travels will [...]
There are numerous situations in which a pet owner may be faced with the decision of whether or not to have their beloved pet euthanized. From emergency situations, such as a pet being hit by a car or sustaining a severe injury to old age or chronic illness, the likelihood that an owner will be [...]
Often the most difficult part about being a pet owner is the knowledge that more than likely your pet will pass away before you do. Common pets, such as dogs and cats, rarely have a lifespan of more than 10 – 20 years, which often means that an owner is left behind to grieve for [...]
Temperatures are dropping and pets are starting to seek a warm, relaxing place to nap away from the chill of the approaching winter. During this time many pet owners will consider purchasing a heated pet bed for their four-legged friend. While heated beds certainly have their benefits, they have their risks to be considered as [...]