Author: Esther Johnson
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Elaborate Contraptions for Pets
Think you’ve seen it all when it comes to pet-entertainment? We doubt it! Here are 5 of the most innovative and elaborate playthings you could get for your dog or cat. While not everyone wants to drop hundreds of dollars on a trendy toy, when there are other more obvious needs an animal would have,…
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Shampooing, Conditioning and Blow-drying Pets
Shampooing How often should I shampoo my pet? There may be a variety of opinions on the subject, but it seems that the general consensus is that bathing a dog once a week, or even once every two weeks could be too drying for their skin. The best plan would be to try to bathe…
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Home Grooming Tips for Long-Haired Cats
Cats make grooming look effortless. But the human involvement required with keeping a feline’s coat and physical appearance intact is far more hands-on and challenging than simply licking one’s fur into place. Here are some helpful tips about grooming a long-haired cat’s coat. Tips for Grooming Long-Haired Cats At Home Handling: If you don’t get…
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Twin Dogs – How Well Do You Know These Breeds?
Some dog breeds so similarly resemble another that they are nearly indistinguishable to the untrained eye. However closely related the pups might seem, there are things you can learn to recognize to determine which is which. Here is a quick at-a-glance chart summarizing the major differences between these twin-like dogs. Similar-looking Dog Breeds 1. Vizsla…
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Practical or Pretentious: Yoga Classes for Pets
Mimicking the human practice of yoga has become an increasingly popular for pets. So much so, in fact that it is officially referred to as “doga.” There are books on pet yoga, videos you can watch online, and classes to attend in person. But does any of this really make sense? Does it benefit the…
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How to Stop a Dog From Jumping Up
Of all the frustrating little canine quirks that exist, jumping up seems to be one of the most common complaints of dog owners. Nothing muddies up nice pants like puppy paws planting down on a human’s legs. When barking, running and tail-wagging don’t seem to get our attention, trying to get as close to our…
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The Benefit of Chew Toys
Dogs and cats love to chew on things, there is no doubt about it. They will happily chomp on whatever enticing object they can get their grubby paws on, whether you approve of their selection or not. Some pet owners may feel that chew toys are luxuries that are not really necessary for a pet’s…
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How To Love Cats and Not Be Deemed a “Cat Lady”
First of all, we do not believe that being a “cat lady” or “cat laddie” is a negative thing. Cats are awesome! But we know some of our readers might not appreciate what that kind of term connotes, so we want to provide some helpful tips about how to be both a concerned, caring and…
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What To Look For In Pet Food
Most people don’t put enough thought into the nutrition they provide their pet. Usually, it is a “one size fits all” mentality, where the consumer will simply try to find a product that is inexpensive, or seems delicious to their pet, and then continue to use the same food for all their animals, their whole…
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Signs That Your Cat Is Plotting Your Demise
There is no doubt about it, felines are schemers. Just watch the way they hunt! Cats observe potential prey for hours, learning the object’s movements, patterns, tendencies, and patiently they bide their time. Then, cat will stalk behind them, creeping to get the exact right angle of attack. When the moment is right and the…