Is Now a Good Time to Adopt a Pet?
Pets can make a wonderful addition to the family and become loyal companions. But before you bring a dog or cat into your home, it’s a good idea to make sure that now is the right time to do so. You don’t want to adopt a pet on a whim only to realize you don’t […]
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 […]
5 Perks of Owning a Cat
Spending more time at home may have you thinking about getting a pet. A lot of people have found their pets to be a wonderful sense of comfort and enjoyment, especially during these challenging times. If you’re not quite ready for the demands of a dog, adopting a cat can be a great option. Just […]
Back to Work: Reducing Separation Anxiety for Your Pet
As states slowly begin easing restrictions and more people return to work or to the office, this can be a big change for everyone, including pets. For the past several weeks, your dog or cat has been used to having you home 24/7. When you go back to work and start leaving them alone for […]
5 Benefits of Fostering a Pet
May is National Foster Care Month, and with everything happening with the coronavirus, many shelters need more foster homes to care for animals. Fostering gives animals a safe, temporary place to stay until they find their forever home, and it opens up space at shelters for other animals in need. While this can be an […]
Social Distancing & Your Pet
Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) believe that there is a very low risk of pets contracting (or spreading) COVID-19, it can still be a good idea to practice social distancing for your pet as well. In the grand scheme of things, there have been very few animals around the world that […]
Creating a First Aid Kit for Your Pet
When someone in your family gets injured, you likely head to the medicine cabinet or grab the first aid kit to fix them up. But what happens if your pet gets hurt? Do you have the supplies you need to help them? Having a designated pet first aid kit is not only handy to have […]
Children & Pets: Creating a Safe Environment
Growing up with a pet can be an incredible experience for children. They learn responsibility and compassion, but also have a fun companion – someone to play with and tell secrets to. However, it is important for parents to create a safe environment so both children and animals are comfortable and do not feel threatened. […]
Protecting Your Pet from Theft
Dogs and cats become a beloved part of the family and wonderful companions. However, an estimated 2 million pets are stolen or lost each year, separating them from their owners. Unfortunately, only a small percentage are returned. February 14 is Pet Theft Awareness Day. Taking steps to keep your pet safe and protect them against […]
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 […]
