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Strange as it may seem, many pets do love coming to the vet. Where else do you get endless treats and attention? If your dog or cat shakes uncontrollably, paces and refuses to take treats from your well-meaning vet, it is possible to make those visits enjoyable. Here are a few strategies you can use to make the whole experience more enjoyable for you and your pet. 1. If it is just a routine health check and your pet is generally pretty well, remember the power of food rewa

I think most people get a little uncomfortable when their dog puckers up and somehow lands a sloppy kiss on the lips. In theory, it’s kind of cute. In reality, you can’t wipe it away fast enough – we do know where those mouths have been! This proposal may come as a surprise, as you instinctively start to raise the back of your hand to your mouth at the mere mention of doggie kisses. Apparently, smooching our pets is not so much disgusting as it is good for our health.

What is National Mutt Day, you might ask. Or, who cares about mutts? Or, mutts aren’t worth my time. But, today is National Mutt Day! and you should pay attention. I will say this first… I love all dogs. All of us at Happy Paws Cayman. I have a rescued German Shepherd and so I have a sweet spot for those wonderful creatures. Still, I have a soft spot in my heart for those dogs we call “mutt” also. In my entire life, almost all of the wonderful dogs I’ve had have been

It is sweltering here in Grand Cayman and the humidity is making me feel like I am going to melt every time I leave an air conditioned room! I was thrilled to make this frozen peanut butter dog treat for my doggies If you’re a do it yourselfer, but don’t want to run the oven during these hot summer days, you will want to check out this frozen dog treats recipe for your furry family. How to make peanut butter popsicles Ingredients 1 cup peanut butter, preferably u

As our feline friends age, they need us to understand and accommodate their special needs. I’m lucky to have known quite a few cats who survived well into their teens. My Zuse, lived to be almost 19 – about 96 in human years – and she enjoyed a good quality of life right up until the end because I did these five things, now onto my five Cs of senior cat care: Cut her some slack: As your cat ages, she may start doing things that annoy you. She might get more vocal, start