Dog owners who go on business trips or take vacations have to decide whether to board their dog in a kennel or take the dog with them. For many dog owners, leaving their animals behind is not an option; they want the animal to accompany them, even if it ...

Our pets experience many of the same maladies as we do. One of the more prevalent physical ailments in dogs is arthritis. Dogs will experience joint pain, stiffness, and fatigue; these symptoms are also found in humans who have arthritis. Here is some i...

You’ve already made two big decisions: 1) To add a dog to your family and 2) The breed of dog. The next important step is selecting a breeder. With thousands of breeders to choose from, it’s hard to know where to start, but by taking the time to do re...

Removing your cat’s nails is not the only choice in your battle against cat scratching. There are many alternatives to this surgical procedure.The claws of a feline serve many purposes, most of which are overlooked y owners who just want to ...

Buying an aquarium is a commitment which should be approached with careful thought and consideration. While aquarium keeping is considered to be an enjoyable hobby by many, it is always best to purchase the largest tank you can afford when you first begin...

From the time we bring them home as wriggling bundles of joy, we all want our puppies to live forever. As they bond with us and grow into full fledged family members, we tend not to think about the end of their life or how many precious years we have with...

Dogs are considered the most genuinely happy creatures on earth. Their entire day is filled with you whether you are there or not. They are waiting for you, sleeping on your bed, watching for you out the window, wondering where you are while they are pati...

Everyone with a dog can offer you dog training tips. Often, people in the street or at the puppy park believe they already know everything there is to know about training a dog, after all, look at their little precious. Well behaved or not, this is the ap...

Mattresses are home to a whole host of things that we generally don’t like to think about. Dead skin cells, along with a wide variety of mites, dust, oils, and some unmentionable bodily fluids end up on the mattress no matter how careful you are. Cleani...

A cat reaches reproductive maturity between five and nine months of age, or upon the time they reach 4.5 to 7.0 pounds in weight. It is possible for domestic longhaired and shorthaired cats, as well as feral cats, may reach sexual maturity faster than pu...

The sight of a human and dog walking harmoniously down the sidewalk, leash loose as if entirely unnecessary, sparks envy in many dog owners who dare to dream of such behavior from their own pets. What this perfect picture does not show, however, is the am...

In the movies, cats love a bowl of cold milk. In the real world, giving a cat milk can do more harm than good. While milk might seem like a natural choice for your cat, the truth is that cow’s milk offers no nutritional value for cats, and it can ca...

Most dog owners are aware that chocolate should not be given to pets. We hide our chocolate treats in high cupboards and sealed containers because we know that it can be harmful if ingested by our animals. But, what if a candy bar gets left within the dog...

Anyone who is reading this is likely considering adding a dog to their family. While bringing a pet into your home can bring joy and companionship, the decision does not come without financial responsibility. Before bringing a pet into your home, ask your...

It can be disconcerting when dog vomiting takes over your happy dog world. Your best pal tends to get himself into a cycle which he repeats regardless of the outcome. His tummy gurgles with anticipation, sometimes audibly, thus he will graze in the backya...