After years of resistance, I have finally succumbed to the pressure and joined the Pilates cult. So far, I have been unable to entice my husband to join me in search of longer, leaner muscles and a sense of empowerment, but the dogs are quite willing to be a part of this activity in any…
There are pros and cons to taking your dog to a pet store, especially if you have a puppy. It’s always nice to find places where dogs are welcome and you can usually be sure that the other customers will be nice to your dog. But there are dangers involved in going to a pet…
Therapeutic diets for cats are specially targeted formulas that assist in the treatment and prevention of a wide range of diseases and illnesses. They can have a big impact on the quality of life of your cat, working in conjunction with traditional medicine to aid recovery or prevent an illness from developing further. They can…
Whether you have a shorthaired dog or a longhaired dog — or even an adorable wirehaired terrier — there are some must-have grooming products for your dog. When it comes to grooming products for dogs, your dog can have more brushes, sprays, shampoos, conditioners, and gadgets than you do! Here’s the low-down on grooming products…
Fleas and ticks can cause not only discomfort problems in our pets, but also many different health issues ranging from mild to severe. From skin irritation and reactions of the allergic variety to anemia and in some instances, even death, when it comes to protecting your dog from fleas you can never be too cautious….
Potty training a small dog can be a little different from house training other dogs. They often get a late start with house training. And, due to their small size, owners sometimes prefer to use indoor potty systems. Small Dog Syndrome Small dogs can be harder to house-train than larger dogs. There are a number…
Many cat owners have probably asked the question “why do cats purr“. A few years ago a company released two similar products. One claimed to be able to interpret the meaning of a dog’s bark. The other claimed to interpret the real meaning behind a cat’s purring and meowing. Well, many take those claims with…
Dogs can lick their paws for lots of reasons, ranging from an injury to anxiety. Sometimes the cause is something physical and sometimes it’s something psychological. It’s always a good idea to pay attention to this behavior and find out why your dog is doing it. Many times something that begins with a physical cause…
If you love dogs and you are a good writer then you might want to consider combining the two. There are many kinds of writing work where a love of dogs or knowledge about them is essential. It’s not always easy to make a living writing about dogs but you can certainly earn some extra…
Ask any dog parent about his or her dog’s eating schedule, and you will hear expressions much like those used to describe spoilt children. Impatient. Guzzler. Obsessive. You might be thinking: How often should I feed my dog? In the world of canine nutrition, twice a day is the norm for an adult dog. Free-Feeding…
Getting a cat, or moving to a new place with a cat for the first time, always results in the same dilemma…where to hide the litter box? Dog people and those super-trainers who manage to teach their cats to flush just don’t understand what a problem this can be. A lot of thought has to…
The Golden Retriever is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. With their soft brown eyes and golden coat, they have friendly good looks that make the ideal family dog. That long, soft fur makes them very huggable, too! But if you want to keep your Golden looking good it takes a…