Author: Esther Johnson
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How to Convince Your Parents to Get You a Pet
There are no secrets here. We are not going to tell you to do anything sneaky, or anything that your parents wouldn’t approve of. However, we do think that cats and dogs do make the world and better place, and help us to develop qualities that make us more well-rounded and responsible humans. So we’re…
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Historic Superstitions About Cats
People have had some bizarre notions over the centuries, because of fear-based claims made from wives tales, religious leaders, haunting mythology, and coincidence. Cats are mysterious creatures, about which there are many myths, here are some of the historical superstitions that have existed about cats. So thick were the superstitions about cats that prominent world…
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Is it Healthy To Let Your Dog Sleep in Your Bed?
Most dogs are born cuddlers, always looking for quality snuggle-time with their owner. For some people, the idea of dog hair on clean bed sheets, and dirty paws treading on the comforter is too disgusting to bear, while others cannot imagine banishing their pups to sleep alone in another corner of the house. Letting the…
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How Cat Ownership Differs in the United Kingdom
In the United States, nearly one in three homes have a cat, totaling almost 70 million domestic feline pets. In England, the self-described country of animal-lovers, cats are the most popular pet in the nation and nearly one in four homes has a feline. Though the cat appreciation is similar, what aspects of pet ownership…
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Ragdoll Cats
At first the first glance, Ragdoll cats resemble a cross between a Persian and a Siamese cat, but they are completely unique with their own distinct characteristics. Find out why Americans are so enamored of this adorable feline breed. From their steady and predictable temperaments, to their camaraderie and easy rapport with humans of all…
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Hypothermia In Dogs: Causes and Symptoms
With the winter months quickly approaching and holiday travel on the way, it is important to consider how dogs handle being exposed to colder climes. Most of the time, dogs are almost always more likely to be overheated than to have low body temperature. With their dense fur coats, and tendency to race around the…
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Top 10 Dog Feeding Tips for Thanksgiving
As the national day of thanks and feasting is just around the corner, all the bustle and buzz of the holiday seasons is in full swing. In just a few days’ time, turkey will be cooking in the oven, cranberry sauce on the stove, and the fun and the blissful chaos that so often accompanies…
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ThunderShirt: Do “Calming Clothes” Actually Work?
As soon as the skies get cloudy, and echoes of thunder rumble in the distance, some dogs will dive under the couch pillows, or run around anxiously in circles. Storms, howling wind, rain and the thunder can send shivers down the spines of even the bravest dogs, especially as they can hear frequencies we humans…
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New Dogs Breeds Recognized by the AKC in 2015
When it comes to identifying new dog breeds, the American Kennel Club is the authority in this country. The registry maintains a list of purebred dog pedigree in the United States, promotes dog breeds, identifies official breed clubs, and holds dog shows, events, and competitions. Though it remains separate from the Federation Cynologique Internationale (the…
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Tail Injuries in Cats
Felines are known for their agility and stealthy hunting skills. Their long tails flicker and flit like the tongue of a flame, effortlessly behind them as they go. However, from time to time a tail injury will occur on even the most adept of kitties. Find out what kinds of things cause tail injuries, and…