Author: Esther Johnson
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Yorkshire Terrier Facts
Small, peppy and arguably one of the most adorable dogs on the planet, it is not hard to believe that the Yorkshire Terrier has become one of the top ten most beloved dogs in the United States. Find out more facts about this endearing dog breed below. The Facts Yorkshire Terriers were originally bred to…
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Retrievers In Action
Not all dogs like being in the water, but retriever breeds were born swimmers. Whether they are racing after fallen prey on a hunting excursion with their master, or they are paddling after an escaped Frisbee, retriever breeds thrive the most when they are splashing in the waves or on a mission to bring an…
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Pet Owner’s Guide to Vinegar: 7 Benefits
Vinegar is more than just a tangy topping for summer salads, there are soothing, healing, and cleaning properties which could be of great benefit to pet owners. Find out some of the best ways to use this common household product when caring for your cat or dog. Dr. Judy Morgan, of the Clayton Veterinary Associates…
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5 Ways to Keep Your Pup’s Tummy Full
Dogs are always hungry. Or at least they like us to THINK that they are, in the hopes of winning over a few more treats and goodies throughout the day. Sometimes it can be tough to tell when a sneaky pooch is genuinely hungry, or if he is just on the prowl for something yummy…
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Non-Fish Pets For Aquariums
Have an empty aquarium that is taking up space in your garage? Instead of tossing it or attempting to sell it in a yard sale, why not turn the tank into a fascinating focal point for your living room. Fish are fun to keep around, but why not go out on a limb and try…
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How Pet-Parenting Affects People
Pets give us those “warm fuzzy” feelings. Those big brown puppy eyes, or tiny little kitty paws just melt our hearts from the moment we lay eyes on our darling fur-babies. Studies have proven a whole host of the positive effects of pet parenting, some of which include how petting a dog or cat releases…
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Postpartum Care For Dogs and Cats
It is an exciting day when you dog or cat was up all night giving birth to her very first litter. After going through something as dramatic and physically demanding as that, it can be hard to know how to support your pet as she recovers. Not only will the puppies or kitties need supervision…
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How To Remove Paint or Tar From Pet Coats
Pets love to explore, and poke their noses into our business. Usually, this is perfectly fine, unless the business they are digging into happens to be a fresh canister of paint stored in the garage, or left out after you’ve just touched up the living room. While this is not a common occurrence, the frustration…
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Indoor VS Outdoor Living for Cats
Just 50-60 years ago, most pet parents lived under the assumption that animals are for the outdoors and that the indoors should be for humans alone. Unless there was a rodent problem, the majority of pets would contentedly live outside, sleeping in a shed, barn, on the porch or in a small pet house. Now,…
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Diseases People Can Catch From Their Pets
As pet owners we seldom think about how our cat or dog’s illness might negatively impact us beyond that of the regular inconvenience of visits to the vets, medical bills, and the cost of prescription drugs, etc. Most illnesses and common ailments that assail pets are non-transferable to humans, leaving us little reason to be…