Tag: Cats
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Summertime Hazards for Pets
The increase of sunshine and length of days in summertime means that people spend more time outdoors than in any other season. Though the climate varies depending on the location, responsible pet parents everywhere must re-adjust their routines when seasons change in order to protect their pet. As the majority of cat and dog breeds…
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Dos and Don’ts of Feeding Your Pet Table Scraps
Every pet owner has at some point fed their fur-baby scraps from the table. No matter how strong our resolve might by to keep our pet from begging, eventually those large pleading eyes just become too persuasive. Fortunately, most scraps we slip our animals tend to be things we know may be palatable to…
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Cecil the Lion – A Short Biography
Last month, a great tragedy occurred in the animal kingdom, when a notable African lion was killed by a foreign big-game hunter. The news that a Southwest African lion named Cecil was murdered by a paid game hunter created a great outrage across the world. Though hunting game in Africa with guns is indeed allowed…
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Adoption Considerations: What Kind of Cat Is Best For You?
When you are about to purchase a new pet, there are an abundance of questions to consider in advance. Before walking into the pet shelter or rescue home, you must be clear about what kind of cat you want to get, so that you are not swayed by emotion when you get there. It would…
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Funny Books About Cats
There is never a time of day unsuited for humor. Humans live lives often wrought with relational, financial and professional stress, so it is no wonder that we turn to our pets for entertainment (and sometimes enlightenment). Part of our dedication to providing tips about pet care is to support the humans who provide for…
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How to Treat Tear Staining
Those reddish brown stains under your dog’s eyes generally indicate a malfunction in how he is able to drain or produce tears. Before you address the cosmetic aspect of the problem by shopping for fur-stain removal products, find out how to treat the medical side first. Solving the tear stain problems involves first diagnosing the…
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American Shorthair Cat
When the word “cat” comes to mind, many of us picture the well-proportioned tabby kitty with a short coat, round head and long sleek tail. Though most of us are familiar with the American Shorthair Cat, it is fascinating to consider how this particular breed was shaped, and how it has become of the most…
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Water – A Summertime Threat to Pets
For coastal dwellers, a daily stroll along the beach wouldn’t raise any concern about a dog’s welfare. Experiences such as fetching a Frisbee, or jumping into the deep end of a pool with our pup generally aren’t frightening enough to give us a second thought. However, while going to the beach or swimming in a…
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What To Do When Your Pet Has Urinary Incontinence
When you have an 11-year-old dog or cat who knows how to mind his manners, it can be shocking to suddenly find your pet eliminating on the living room floor. It is no surprise that urinary incontinence or the inability to hold urine, is a fairly common symptom in elderly animals. However, many pet-parents feel uncertain…
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Urinary Incontinence
Accidents can happen to anyone. Some dogs, particularly younger pups, or those that were adopted and may never have been properly potty-trained, have a tendency to eliminate indoors. However, there is a difference between a puppy leaving a mess and a senior dog losing bladder control. Learn to identify the distinctions between accidents and the…