Caring for Your Cat: Reducing Hairballs
One of the less attractive aspects of owning a cat is cleaning up hairballs. However, the occasional hairball is completely normal and simply part of how cats function. While grooming, they lick their fur to remove dirt or dander as well as loose hairs. At the same time, they end up swallowing this fur and […]
5 Ways to Bond with Your New Cat
Cats often get a bad rap for being fickle and standoffish. While they can be sometimes, many cats like being around people, just on their own terms. You may notice your cat stays off to the side but likes being in the same room as you and watching what is happening. They like being the […]
5 Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Your Pets
Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with family and friends and reminisce about everything you are thankful for this year. It also involves delicious food, socializing, and perhaps even decorating for Hanukkah or Christmas. However, you want to ensure that your festivities are pet-friendly and not putting your dog or cat at risk. 1. Keep […]
5 Considerations When Choosing a Boarding Facility
Leaving your dog is never easy, but you can have greater peace of mind knowing they are in the capable hands of a safe, reputable boarding facility. No two facilities are exactly the same, so it is a good idea to do some research and find one that is a good fit for your dog […]
Do Cats Need to Be Boarded?
Cats are fairly self-sufficient creatures. They are pretty low maintenance for the most part and are fine being home for several hours a day by themselves. Even if you go out of town overnight, they should still be okay until the next day as long as you leave food, water, and a clean litter box. […]
What to Bring When Boarding Your Pet
When you know you will be out of town – or there will be a lot of activity at your house – boarding your dog or cat can give you peace of mind that they are safe and well cared for. But it is not as easy as just dropping them off and heading out. […]
6 DIY Cat Toys to Keep Your Cat Entertained
While your cat may seem like he enjoys sleeping more often than not, he probably also takes some time each day to play with various toys and run amok through your house. Cats often get a burst of energy where they want to be active and play during the day, especially when they are younger. […]
3 Tips for Enticing Your Cat with Catnip
Catnip can be a wonderful natural treat to reward and entertain your cat. This aromatic herb is inexpensive, safe, and non-toxic and can be used fresh, dried, or as a spray. While around one-third of cats have little to no response to catnip, many others are quickly stimulated by the scent. Just one whiff can […]
What to Look for When Choosing a Boarding Facility for Your Pet
As much as you may love to take your pet with you everywhere, sometimes that’s not possible. If you’re headed out on a business trip, family vacation, or other getaway, it may be necessary to find someone else to watch your pets. When you’re only gone for a few hours or maybe overnight, it can […]
4 Reasons to Board Your Cat During Your Next Trip
One of the benefits of owning a cat is that they tend to be fairly independent. They don’t need to be walked or let outside to go to the bathroom. They do well with a feeder and a litter box. Many of them enjoy sleeping the day away, watching for critters out the window, and […]
