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Have you ever rubbed your fingers inside your dog’s water bowl and felt a slippery slime substance? If so, their bowl is way over-do for a cleaning. Before we talk about what that slime is and how is affects your dog’s health, let me ask you a quick question: Would you drink out of a used glass that hasn’t been washed for weeks? I hope you said no! Well, just like how you deserve to drink out of a clean glass, so does your dog. (No judgement here – there have been a few times

Don’t you wish you could simply walk into a pet store, pick up a bag of kibble, and know you’re doing something good for your pup’s health? Today, there are so many different dog food options, but it seems there is something controversial about each and every one of them. They either use by-products or sketchy protein sources. While making your pup’s food may sound time-consuming and challenging, it certainly doesn’t have to be. If you have a slow cooker at home, it can be a

If you’re going to add a bird to a household with cats, choose wisely. Smaller birds such as finches or canaries, who typically don’t like to be handled and are quite content to spend their lives in a cage, may be a better choice than parrots or cockatiels, who thrive on human interaction. Get the right cage for your bird A large, sturdy cage is a must. Make sure the cage is placed securely enough so it can’t be toppled. The cage needs to be large enough so birds can retrea

I don’t know about you, but my living room floor is always covered in dog toys. Anyway … the more toys we collect, the more I have to clean. While my pups aren’t big slobberers, the toys do still get dirty. Aside from any dust that may be collecting in the fabric fibers, my dogs hold the toys with their paws. The same paws that were just outside in the grass that they … okay, I think you catch my drift. Since I want my dogs to put clean toys in their mouth (as I’m sure you d

The thought of a helpless dog in pain is a scary one. Often times, they’re forced to suffer in silence because they can’t simply tap us on the shoulder and say, “Hey – I’m not feeling so well!” That’s why it’s important to monitor your dog’s day-to-day behavior, stay alert to any changes, and know the top warning signs of pain in dogs. While the following symptoms can mean several different things, they shouldn’t be ignored. If you suspect your pooch is in pain, don’t self-

While you shouldn’t load your dog’s system with an overwhelming amount of herbs and spices, small amounts can be beneficial to their health. You can either add these 8 safe herbs and spices to your dog’s food or mix them into some homemade treats. 8 Herbs and Spices That Are Safe For Your Pup 1) Turmeric Turmeric is a yellow spice that’s often used to flavor Indian cuisine. Along with its blasts of flavor, the powerful spice has been used for its medicinal purposes for cent

Pet food manufacturers would like you to believe that the only food your cat should ever eat is a “balanced” food coming out of a bag or can. These commercial, often highly processed, foods are labeled as “100% complete,” and pet guardians are cautioned against feeding table scraps. However, if you’re eating a reasonably healthy diet of lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs and fresh fruit and vegetables, an occasional table scrap for your cat is not going to be a problem and may a

Okay … so this is probably one of the most disgusting things some fur babies do. Eat poop. I recently got an email from a fellow dog mom telling me that her 13-month-old Shih Tzu/ Lhasa Apso puppy likes to dine on doggy dung. And she’s not alone. While my dogs don’t personally feast on their own feces, I know other dogs who do. It’s actually quite common. In one study, researchers from the University of California, Davis collected internet surveys to learn more about dog copr

One of the things you learn as a new puppy parent is what human foods are safe for your pooch to eat and which ones are major no-nos. Chocolate definitely tops the no list—theobromine and caffeine are two compounds in chocolate that stimulate the nervous system, which can cause severe symptoms. While most of us know that chocolate is toxic to canines, have you ever noticed a chocolate-looking coating on gourmet dog biscuits (like the photo above)? What’s that about? Well, the

Have you ever noticed your dog wiping his paws on the ground after going to the bathroom? Some dog moms refer to this action as scratching the ground or kicking up the ground. It’s something my dog does all the time! After he does “number 1” or “number 2,” he steps to the side and begins brushing his feet against the grass. While I personally find the action adorable (because it looks like they’re doing a little dance), it’s something that confuses many pet parents. What Mos