Reduce Stress for Your Cat Before and During Vet Visits
Fear and anxiety are common for cats when they have to visit the veterinarian, and for far too long, this has been accepted as “that’s just way cats are” by both cat guardians and veterinarians. Thankfully, this is changing. Two initiatives, The American Association of Feline Practitioners’ Cat Friendly Practice Initiative and Dr. Marty Becker’s Fear-Free™ initiative both take a multi-pronged approach to reducing the stress of veterinary visits for cats. “Fear is the worst t
What To Do If Your Dog Is Choking
Would you know what to do if your dog started choking? Dogs can choke on large pieces of food, bones, balls, toys, or other random household items. Since an emergency can happen in the blink of an eye, it’s important to know what to do (and hope you never have to use it). Warning Signs Your Dog Is Choking If a foreign object has blocked your dog’s airway, the warning signs are pretty similar to a choking human: Opening his/her mouth and lunging the body forward in attempt
5 Great Reasons To Adopt A Senior Dog!
So many people around the world share their lives, and their homes, with dogs. Pooch, fur kid, pup, man’s best friend. Whatever you choose to call your canine companion, there’s no doubting the joy dogs bring into our lives. But, an unfortunate reality is that many will never find their forever home. With a lot of soon-to-be-pet parents searching for young puppies in shelters, we thought it was about time to advocate for the senior citizen canines. Read on to find out the top
Why Do Dogs Walk In Circles Before Laying Down?
Picture this… You’re lying down to relax after a long day and invite your canine companion to join. He shuffles over to you and looks like he’s about to lie down. But before he can find a comfortable resting position, he begins walking in tight circles and scratching the surface beneath him. He lies down just to stand back up and repeat the process. He may go around two or three times before finally settling down. Does this sound familiar? So it begs the questions: Why do dog
The Scoop On Dog Poop
Let’s be honest. No one loves talking about dog poop. But when you share neighborhoods, sidewalks, green spaces, and beaches, it matters more than many people realize. Poop happens. What matters is what happens next. Picking up after your dog is not just about courtesy. It is about health, safety, and protecting the environment we all share. To Scoop or Not to Scoop Most of us have experienced it. You step outside and find dog poop on your lawn. Or worse, you step in it. Or y
