Author: Esther Johnson
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Exotic Shorthair Cats
Though we may not be certain where the phrase “the cat’s pajamas” originated, we do know that there is a certain cat breed that looks like he is wearing pajamas. The Exotic Shorthair cat is described by some as the “Persian in pjs” because of the fluffy face and trim coat on the rest of…
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Dog Body Odor
There is a reason why phrase “it smells like a wet dog in here” can turn up our noses. Pups are always up for an adventure, and will happily charge right into a swamp, river, pile of garbage, manure, muddy field, or wherever else their fancy takes them. This often creates a repugnant conglomeration of…
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How to Use Flea Shampoos
When it comes to defeating an insect infestation, you don’t want to take any chances! Some pet parents find that even after washing their pet with a generous dose of flea-killing shampoo, the little buggers just won’t go away. This may be because they are not washing the animal correctly, or they are forgetting some…
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Stereotypes About Dog-People and Cat-People
There is a difference between making observations about people, and negatively stereotyping them. Society is forever attempting to understand and label people based on their habits, life choices, preferences and activities. As absurd as it is to pigeon-hole individuals based on some surface-level aspects, it does occur. While there might be studies proving them certain…
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How to Tell If You Are a Dog Person
People are often drawn to pets, people, and environments that reflect themselves. This logic would imply that people who prefer one kind of pet over another might share specific traits as their animal of choice. Though humans are far more complex than terms such as “introvert” and “extrovert” suggest, tests and studies show than the…
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How to Treat Hot Spots
Hot spots are an unpleasant side effect of diseases, infestations, topical infections, allergies and rashes, etc. They can be caused by a number of triggers that may be challenging to amend. Though we have discussed preventative measures that can be taken to protect animals from developing hot spots, how should pre-existing ones be treated? From…
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How to Tell If You Are a Cat Person
Most people immediately know where they stand with pet preferences. Some folks are devoted dog-lovers, while others wouldn’t think of owning anything other than a cat. Then there are those people that would happily house anything with (or without) fur! But if you fall in neither category, and are undecided about your own preference, can’t…
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Trouble In Paradise: When Your Cat Doesn’t Like Your Significant Other
Cats tend to live by their own rules, and when they don’t like something, it is obvious. This can be particularly demoralizing to budding relationships when the feline apparently doesn’t approve of the new boyfriend or girlfriend. When dogs dislike someone, they may sense something negative about the individual, or distrust them for some reason.…
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New Japanese App Cracks Down on Poop-Scooping
Apparently the problem of “poop and run” has caused a city in Japan to pioneer new measures in hygiene protection. Izumisano, a city in Kansai in the Osaka Prefecture has created a smartphone app (the site is in Japanese) that allows pedestrians to take a photo of dog poop piles left on the street or…
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How to Keep Predatory Animals Away From Your Pet
Pet parents are understandably devastated when a predator attacks their pet. Whether it was a wily coyote, a watchful bird of prey, or a defensive venomous snake, there is always great remorse when a domestic pet is lost. Fortunately, with a little foresight and care, these kinds of traumatic events can be avoided. It is…