How to help with your dog’s separation anxiety The Humane Society of the United States If your dog becomes destructive or soils the carpet when left alone, he’s expressing panic, not punishing you. iStockphoto.com If your dog seems to worry when you’re heading out, destroys stuff when you leave the house, follows you from room […]
If there were an Olympic event for stretching, cats would win gold. They’re constantly stretching their muscles, likely for many of the same reasons that people do, experts told Live Science. Source: Why Do Cats Stretch So Much?
Whole Dog Journal explains how to keep your dog safe while swimming this summer. Many owners assume all dogs can swim, that fact is every dog could use a swimming lesson if he is going to be brought up around various swimming holes. Source: Keep Your Dog Safe Around the Pool this Summer | Whole […]
February is National Pet Dental Health Month Don’t turn your nose to Fido’s or Fluffy’s bad breath! That odor might signify a serious health risk, with the potential to damage not only your pet’s teeth and gums but its internal organs as well. To address the significance of oral health care for pets, […]
When you’re teaching children about dog bite prevention and how to be safe around dogs, keep it simple. Discuss animals, how we relate to them, and the role of animals in your family, not just how to avoid being bitten. If you have younger children, always supervise them around dogs and be mindful of how […]
A Dog is for Life, Not just for Christmas! This puppy package might look cute and endearing, but living animals should not be delivered in boxes or presented as gifts, especially surprise gifts. They are often unwelcome adolescents by the time the puppy cuteness wears off, and the reality of housebreaking and training and spending […]
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October is National Pit Bull Awareness month, so let’s talk about these dogs that I have come to adore. Pit Bull and Bully are generic terms used to describe dogs with similar characteristics such as blocky heads, short muzzles, large bones and heavily muscled bodies. This includes the American Pit Bull Terrier, Bull Terrier, […]
NewsUSA: There are some things that everybody knows about cats, such as they purr when they’re happy. But you might be surprised to learn that many of the “facts” you know about cats are actually untrue. For example, while cats often purr when they’re happy, they may also purr when they’re anxious or uncomfortable. Do you […]