Introducing a dog to a cat’s home is deemed a process at all times. Although you think your cat gets along with everyone and everything, it is by nature of both of the animals that you will have to gradually acquaint both the cat and the dog. In these steps, you will learn how each…
Just like us, aging cats can succumb to all manner of aches, pains, and ailments. Looking back now, I now realize my parents’ Russian Blue was not just an over-the-hill cat. Five years ago, I remember its aimless wonderings in the garden, the sad look on its face, and the endless snoozing on the sofa….
The Ratter turned Companion – bold, courageous, active, and alert lapdog History and Origin of the Yorkshire Terrier Originally bred to catch rats in clothing mills in nineteenth century Yorkshire, Yorkies are a big dog in a diminutive package. Like many of the terrier family, they were owned by the working class and kept as…
There are a few considerations to take into account when you are selecting a cat dish for both water and food. The first thought to have is regarding the size. If you have more than one cat, you need to think about whether you are going to have one large bowl for sharing or one…
When it comes to choosing the best kibble for dogs, there is no one “best” food. Dogs are different and some dogs will thrive better on some foods than others. Your neighbor’s dog might do well on food with a high protein content or grain-free food while your dog needs something different, for example. Toy…
Alopecia is the scientific term describing a lack of hair where it should normally be found. Alopecia can affect large areas of skin or be restricted to a single, small patch. Hair loss may be complete, resulting in a bald spot or partial, leaving behind an abnormally thin coat. Alopecia is caused by either increased…
People are often confused when it comes to the term “hypoallergenic dogs.” Technically, from a scientific standpoint, there is no such thing. Studies have been conducted and all dogs, no matter the breed, have the same traits that can trigger allergies in people. However, and this is important if you are allergic to dogs, some…
Ugh. That undeniable smell of cat pee. There is nothing quite like the smell of cat urine in the carpet, is there? For some reason, cat urine is worse than all the others. The older it is, the worse the smell is, too. When a urine stain is allowed to dry on carpet, the chemicals…
All dogs, whether large or small, are pregnant for about 63 days from the date of conception. However, conception does not necessarily occur at the time of mating. Female dogs have a heat or estrous cycle twice a year. In the wild, wolves usually have only one cycle per year but domestication over thousands of…
If you are a long-time cat owner, you know that one of the most grating sounds is that of your cat scratching your furniture. It is similar to nails on a chalkboard, only the board is your brand-new sofa! There are a couple of solutions to this problem. You can put aluminum foil on the…
What many people label as separation anxiety in a dog is actually just plain old-fashioned boredom and an opportunity for the dog to have some fun destroying the couch. General destruction on its own is not separation anxiety. True separation anxiety behaviors are demonstrated at other times as well – a need to be right…
Arthritis in dogs is fairly common in dogs as they get older but it can also develop in younger dogs who have hip or elbow dysplasia or other bone and joint problems. It can occur in any breed or mix and affects both male and female dogs, spayed/neutered or intact. The symptoms of arthritis in…