With 15 years as a dog and cat parent, my pet articles are a mix of humor and firsthand experience - proof that the best stories often come with paws and purrs.
Puppy Fear Periods: Why Your Pup's Suddenly Scared (and How to Help)
Has your normally playful pup started acting weird? Maybe they seem jumpy, hide often, or are suddenly scared of familiar things. Don't worry—this is likely a normal stage called a puppy fear period. Let's understand why fear periods happen and what...
Puppy Tips
12 Edible Holiday Gifts for Dogs and Cats
Apartment gardening is on the rise, so you might find yourself at the garden shop this holiday season – filling orders for loved ones. Don’t forget your furry friend: Cats and dogs are also big on receiving plant gifts. You may be well aware of what is...
Lifestyle
Service Dogs, To The Rescue!
Service Dogs Have a Profound Impact On Our Wellbeing They say that a dog is a human’s best friend, but the relationships formed between service dogs and humans can transcend a typical pet companionship. Service dogs are a stabilizing presence in the...
Dog Tips
The Cost of Cat Diabetes
Feline Diabetes Treatment: Cost & Management Guide Feline diabetes mellitus, often shortened to diabetes, is a treatable condition affecting many cats. While a diagnosis can be concerning, with proper care and management, diabetic cats can live long...
Cat Tips
Why Do Dogs Get Hiccups?
As a dog parent, you might think it’s cute when your pup gets hiccups. Usually, hiccups in dogs are short-lived and fleeting, and pet guardians think nothing of it. However, in cases that hiccups last more than a few minutes, should you be concerned?...
Dog Tips
Top Benefits of Microchipping Your Pet
This post was most recently updated on October 19, 2021 Why and How to Get Your Pet Microchipped When you buy or adopt a new pet, your vet may promptly ask, “Would you like to microchip your newest best friend?” The answer we hope you’ll respond with...
Pet Safety
Types of Siamese Cats
Ready for a playful purring machine to enter your life? Whether you’re on the hunt for a tiny kitten or full-sized cat, you might consider a dozen characteristics before you actually land on the right type of cat for you. You might consider several cat...
Breed Tips
10 Simple Indoor Activities for Pets to Burn Winter Energy
We get it. After a long day of working and commuting, combined with short days of winter, you’re ready to get comfortable on the couch and hibernate. However, your dog has been waiting all day for their best friend to walk through the door. And now,...
Lifestyle
Coronavirus and Your Pet
The Good, The Bad, The Coronavirus & Your Pet We’ve seen the impact and chaos COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has caused on society: overcrowded hospital rooms, empty shelves at grocery stores, people advised not to leave their homes. But have you considered...
Pet Safety
