Prepping Your Home for Spring Shedding

May 17th, 2013 byJen D

pet shedding tipsWhether you own a dog or a cat, spring is the time of year when you’ll be noticing plenty of excess pet hair on your furnishings. According to PetSide.com, the coming season is when your dog or cat will lose the thick undercoat that he or she grows to stay warm during the winter, which will pave the way for a new coat to be grown during the spring. Your pet is constantly growing new fur throughout the year, but this is the time on the calendar when that process can go into overdrive and get messy if you don’t take the proper precautions. Here are a few tips to keep in mind that will make the process a bit more manageable.

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Spring Home Upgrades that Can Improve Cat Wellness

May 14th, 2013 byJen D

cat flowerWith the world turning green all around and the warmer temperatures starting to creep back into the forecast, it’s beginning to feel more like spring every day. While you may be embracing the changes, for some cat owners, this is a time of year when their companions can be a bit stir crazy. Between the onset of spring shedding, an environment teeming with wildlife all around your home and a bevy of new scents all around, your cat will need additional stimulation during the spring to improve his or her quality of life. Luckily, there are a variety of small changes you can make in your home to channel some of that pent-up energy into new activities.

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3 Reasons Why Spring is the Best Season to Bring Home a Cat

May 10th, 2013 byJen D

kitten season flowerPet adoption is a great idea year-round, but the springtime is especially wonderful. You’ve just cleaned out your home thanks to spring cleaning, the weather is sunny and you’ve gotten your tax return in the mail – all is right with the world! Why not make your life even better by inviting a new friend into it? Consider these reasons for why now is the time to adopt a cat.

1. Kitten season in full swing: Heat cycles for female cats are regulated by the weather, according to MeoowzResQ. Since most cats go into heat around January and February, come April, there are suddenly far more pregnant cats giving birth to kittens. And these adorable baby cats are usually ready for – and in need of – adoption by the time spring is in full bloom. Since this READ MORE...

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Doggy Language

May 8th, 2013 byJen D

dog body language hartzSome people definitely wish that they could talk to their dogs and have the pets talk back. Others don’t – they prefer that their dogs stay silent and companionable. After all, part of the pleasure that dogs bring with their friendship is partly the fact that they can’t offer advice or ask questions like our human pals do.

But regardless of how much you do or don’t want a magical dog translator, who wouldn’t like to be able to understand their pet a little bit better via basic body language? Many folks who don’t own dogs themselves think that reading a dog’s body language is a lot easier than it actually is. They assume that when a tail is wagging, a dog is happy and friendly. On the other hand, when teeth are bared, it’s best READ MORE...

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Housetraining 101

May 4th, 2013 byJen D

House training dogSpring is one of the most popular times of year for dog adoption, which isn’t particularly surprising if you take a look outside. The weather is gorgeous and the one companion who’s sure to appreciate all that sunshine and freshair just as much as you is your brand new pet! But you’re going to have a few hurdles first, especially if your dog isn’t housetrained or ready to ween from dog training pads. Housetraining can be a lot easier than it seems, especially if you’re properly prepared. Every dog is different, and issues such as separation anxiety can deter even your best efforts, but stick with it and you two will master housetraining together. Use some of these tips to start out.

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