From time to time, I’m honored to share the blog with talented writers with a unique and important message. I’m no different than others who adore CUTE ANIMALS yet let’s take a step back and consider what cute means, for wild creatures and our own cute dogs and cute cats.
Help me welcome Taylor Waters, Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, and Farm Animal Advocacy Staff Attorney, Animal Law & Policy Institute at Vermont Law & Graduate School
When you think of a dog rescue, you might think of a giant building where when someone doesn’t want their dog, they drop it off. It stays in a concrete kennel until someone else comes and takes it home.
The truth may surprise you. I’m pleased to welcome the founder of the Rocky Mountain French Bulldog Rescue to the blog today, to offer some insights into this popular dog breed. Take it away, Kelly!
In this time of giving thanks, I know many people who cherish their pets as part of the family. I’ve often written about caring for senior pets, but have perhaps been remiss in addressing the other end of the equation: aging pet lovers. Recently, I met Amy Leiker online and her product offered a “doh…but of course!” moment. When her niece Jody cared for a neighbor’s cat during their hospitalization, she reached out to Amy to brainstorm how to help simplify the cat’s care for when the neighbor returned. Caring for cats of any age means helping make the care easier for the human.
Enter, the LoftyLoo, a US-made product designed as an ADA-accessible option for cat lovers who either are unable, or have difficulty, taking care of kitty potty duty. I’m please to share more information about this innovative product. Sometimes I discover great SCHTUFF that I just gotta shout about!
Voting is now open for the HERO PETS in the next thriller CUT AND BLEED! Vote for your choice for hero CAT, and hero DOG! Share and vote often–voting closes SEPT 6.
Vote NOW for your favorite for HERO PETS in the next thriller CUT AND BLEED! Share and vote often–voting closes SEPT 6. Who will be the hero CAT, and hero DOG? It’s up to you!
Have you ever considered holistic medicine for your pets? There are many questions about what is holistic pet care. Is it the same thing as what your regular vet offers? There are many names for offering traditional medicine for pets. Some call it alternative medicine or natural healing. But are there specific definitions, and is holistic pet care a good choice for your cats and dogs? August 30 is National Holistic Pet Day, so it’s a good time to revisit asking these questions.
Do you know how to stop dog barking? “Will you please, for the love of doG, stop barking!” When Shadow-Pup joined our family, he and Bravo-Dawg egged each other on. Now that he’s the only dog, he and the cat tease each other and prompt bark-fest and meow-athons.
Here’s what you need to know about barking to help stem the noise.
This disease has been reported worldwide wherever these ticks are found. Most cases in the United States occur in dogs living in the Texas Gulf coast regions and other southern states. All dogs are susceptible, but those with greater exposure to ticks. Outdoor dogs, working dogs and hunting dogs are at highest risk. Here’s what you need to know.
Read about this new way to protect police K9 teams and drug-sniffing dogs from narcotics. A new product offers safety to our favorite sniffer heroes.
Do your pets drink from toilets? Ew! The behavior comes naturally to dogs and cats. Learn why these toilet lappers indulge!
Summer arrived even earlier than expected this year, with temperatures hitting triple digits by mid-June. There’s still plenty of pet camping season left. Even though camping with pets isn’t for me, I know lots of folks who LOVE it, including my brother and his dog. He takes the dog with them camping, boating, skiing, and pretty much everywhere.
Bringing your furry one along camping (or glamping) is a great bonding experience. But before you pack up and hit the road, look over my DOs and DONTs of camping with your dog or cat.
What to do when camping with a pet
First, decide if your pet will enjoy camping. Not all will enjoy it. My Karma-Kat would HATE camping. He’s a homebody, and enjoys watching birds, bunnies, and squirrels through the window, but freezes when his paws hit the grass. Shadow-Pup’s more adventurous and probably would do better…
When I worked as a veterinary technician many years ago, pet parents ask questions all the time, but rarely to the vet. Folks often acted embarrassed, or waited to telephone from home hours or days after the appointment. Perhaps they felt intimidated by the doctor when they take pets to the back, or feared their questions were foolish. Maybe the busy schedule of the clinic offered little opportunity to ask…
With the latest awful weather and more on the way, it’s time to revisit your pet disaster plan. You do have one, right? Everyone should understand the importance of disaster preparation.
I posted this in June for National Pet Preparedness Month. September is Disaster Preparation Month. And May 8 was National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day. Being prepared doesn’t rely on a special date, though. Here’s what you need to know.
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