I was visiting home several weeks ago and found myself wandering down memory lane with a family photo album on my lap. In my meanderings, I stumbled across a yellowing portrait of me with my first pet, Snowball the Cat. Snowball is stretched regally across an aqua and purple armchair; I am draped across his…
Dogs can provide us with many physical, mental, and emotional benefits as we age. However, as we get older we may not be able to do all the things with dogs that we could do when we were younger. It can be harder to manage bigger dogs or exercise them, for example. It can be…
If you have a dog then you will undoubtedly be faced with cleaning up an accident left by your pet at some point. Dogs are not perfect any more than humans are. Whether you have a puppy who isn’t fully housetrained yet, or you can’t get home in time to let your dog out to…
There is almost nothing more painful to a pet owner than the death of a beloved animal friend. Losing a human family member is just about the only thing that surpasses the loss because many of us think of our pets as family. Our children get just as attached to pets, and it’s hard on…
If you’re planning to get a puppy or dog then it’s important for you to consider how much time you want to spend grooming your new dog. There are hundreds of breeds of dogs in the world and they have all kinds of coats – long hair, short hair, wire hair; double-coated, single-coated; water-resistant; even…
Normally Fido is a vibrant, high-energy four-year-old Vizsla who loves to play fetch, go hunting, and relax with this family but recently, he has spent more time relaxing than playing. He seems dull and listless and although you took him to your veterinarian, all the tests he ran came back as normal. How can it…
The American Kennel Club registers around a million purebred dogs in the United States each year. The United Kennel Club registers about 250,000 purebred dogs annually. Sporting dog registries and other registries register thousands of other purebred dogs each year. So, what is a purebred dog and why are they so popular? The short answer…
For a lot of us, we have more than one cat. This is because you get your first cat, fall in love and want another companion. Some of us even got another cat to keep the other one company when we are not around. What most people do not realize is that cats are very…
If you have recently brought an older dog into your home then you may have discovered he’s not potty trained. This situation happens more often than you might think. According to surveys, soiling in the house is one of the top reasons why owners surrender their dogs to shelters. If you adopt one of these…
Hunting dogs consist of both the sporting dog breeds (retrievers, pointers, spaniels, setters) and the hound breeds (scent hounds and sight hounds). These dogs make up some of the most popular breeds, according to the American Kennel Club, the United Kennel Club, and other sources. Some people still hunt with these dogs, while others simply…
When it comes to allergies and asthma it’s true that it can be rather tricky having a pet as a member of the family . . . especially when that pet lives indoors. When the wheezing gets tough and the sneezers get going . . . often times, even as pet lovers, our love for…
Dog people don’t know what they’re missing…they don’t get to enjoy the rich history and the air of mystery and myth that surround their furry companions.Cats have a heritage that can fill volumes, dating back to ancient mythology and spanning the world in culture. Cat superstitions are fun for some, scary for others, and always…