1. What is it and how is it spread? “Kennel Cough” is a term used to describe a group of several types of highly infectious diseases that are easily spread when dogs are close together, i.e., in a boarding or grooming situation, the park, or a pet store. Kennel...
Play is a fantastic way to bond with your cat while giving her important mental and physical stimulation. Play offers a chance for you to “hunt” together, explore together and create memories….and maybe viral videos.;) FIRST THE BORING BUSINESS: Rule #1: Never allow...
TASTY TREATS We all love the occasional summertime frozen treat and Fido is no different.Give these a try: The Lazy-Gal–This is my favorite because of the sheer ease and the fact that I can share in the treat with my dog. Just cube your fruit (NO GRAPES, they’re toxic...
How can something so pretty and sweet be a evil harbinger of pet doom? Well, let me tell you. 1. CHOCOLATE AND OTHER CANDIES: Chocolate in the right amount is extremely toxic to pets. The darker the chocolate the more dangerous. Other candies are full of sugar...
Traveling with pets has it’s perks and perils. Below are some tips to avoid the latter….not to mention I added a little themed reading music:) TIPS FOR PET AIR TRAVEL: 1. Visit www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals. This is the USDA website for animal...
Blue was a surly old sot, for sure. He’d always been like that even as a young cat. Just his nature. Sort of a perpetually pissy old man, barking orders and refusing to admit he has the T.V. up too loud. I loved him anyway and he loved me despite the fact that he...