Pet Blog & Tips

Whether you have a cuddly kitten, an adult cat or a fussy senior kitty, there are some key things every cat owner should do to keep their cat healthy. While not all feline health issues can be avoided, by taking the proactive steps outlined here cat owners can help ensure their cat's well being.

If there is a box, there is a cat. Why do cats love boxes so much? Let’s look at some of the reasons cats are so drawn to boxes and how you can make their fascination with boxes both safe and fun.

Obesity is an all-too-common problem with pets who go overboard on treats, but how do you stop yourself and well-meaning friends from giving your pet too many treats? From healthy treats to limited treats - it's not easy, but it is possible to control your pet's weight. After all, your pet's health is not worth the extra treats.

Just like people, dogs have their own unique personalities. Some dogs are cute, cuddly and funny, some are cautious and nervous, some are working dogs that are very serious and focused. If you have a dog, you probably already have an idea of what their personality is like.

Halloween is a great time to dress up your pet and show them off to the world; and while there are many pet costumes available online or in the pet store if you want to DIY we have some suggestions for making great Halloween costumes right at home.

Cat constipation can uncomfortable and painful. Sometimes the signs that your kitty is struggling are obvious but there could also be early signs of constipation that are important to watch for so that you'll be equipped with the best way to ease your cat's constipation.

How can you tell if your dog is truly happy? Is a smiling dog a sign of a happy dog or do dogs smile for other reasons? What does it really mean when a dog smiles? If we pay attention, dogs do give us clues that they are happy so it's important to know when a dog smile is a sign of happiness or something else.

As much as we’d like to be able to live with our furry friends forever, it is inevitable that we will one day have to say goodbye. Coping with the loss of your pet in a healthy way is necessary for us to be able to keep going.

Scabies is an infection caused by mites that live on the cat's skin. Symptoms of mange in cats includes dry, scaly skin; fur loss; red bumps; restlessness, and extreme itchiness.

While there are many conditions that can cause colds, or cold type symptoms, in cats, such as seasonal allergies, asthma, environmental irritants, foreign matter in the nasal passages, chronic infections and cancerous or benign tumors, the most common causes of cold-like symptoms in cats are Feline Herpesvirus and Feline Calicivirus.

Find out what differentiates a good pet sitter or walker that will be the perfect companion to your pet from one that is not. The right person has to be a fit not just for your pet, but for your lifestyle and budget too.