7 Reasons Your Dog Is Peeing In The House
One of the most frustrating things for pet parents is finding a surprise puddle from little Fido on the floor. But, it’s a fact of life that your pooch will pee in the house at some point. Even the most well-trained little fur kid can have an accident (or an on purpose). Read on for seven common reasons dogs pee in the house and what you can do to prevent it. 1. Excited Peeing I’m starting with exciting peeing because this is something I’ve struggled with since bringing my d
Veterinarian Sits In Hot Car To See What It Feels Like For Dogs
We hear the same story over and over—a helpless dog left in a burning hot car with their human nowhere to be seen. Despite lawmakers, judges, and news reporters spreading the word about the potentially deadly situation, dogs across the nation are still left in hot cars every day. One North Carolina veterinarian set out to show pet parents why they shouldn’t use the excuses: "But I left the windows cracked open” or “I’ll only be a few minutes.” The Experiment Dr. Ernie Ward
Top 10 Ways You’re Stressing Out Your Dog
Sure, dogs don’t have to deal with nagging bosses, piles of bills, dreaded taxes, or too many daily commitments to count. But that doesn’t mean they can’t get stressed out from time to time. In fact, a lot of us dog parents unknowingly cause our canine kids stress. Say what?! Here are 10 ways that you could be stressing out your dog (and what to do instead): 1) Punishing Them For Acting Like Dogs I know this sounds silly, but have you ever forgotten that your dog is, well, a
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
Anxious Dog?
Does your pooch pace or hide during storms, appear unsettled when driving in the car, or act up when left home alone? Maybe he begins drooling when company comes over or gets nervous around other dogs. Whatever the case, you’re not alone! Anxiety in dogs is more common than you may think. The good news? There are a few natural solutions that have been proven to help calm an anxious dog. One powerful remedy: Aromatherapy! Since a canine’s sense of smell is way more powerful
