If you’ve begun to notice that your dog has started to pack on the pounds around his or her midsection, you may be looking for ways to improve your pet’s wellness regimen. In addition to improving your dog’s overall fitness level, adding natural ingredients and other healthy changes to your companion’s diet is a great READ MORE…
Pretty much every human on Earth knows the signs of flu season – that time of year when, suddenly, everyone is coming down with a bad case of influenza. But did you know that the flu can be contracted by dogs as well? While you know how to take care of yourself, taking care of READ MORE…
If you’ve been browsing through animal shelters in your area in search of a cat, you may have noticed separate rooms for cats that are infected with the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). While this is one of the biggest feline health concerns you’ll face as a new pet owner, if you’re going to only have READ MORE…
The early weeks of fall are some of the most beautiful times of year in many parts of the country, which means that many dog owners will be enjoying the great outdoors with their companions. Unfortunately, autumn is a peak time of year for fleas and ticks, who will be looking for one last meal READ MORE…
Making the decision to adopt a dog is a major responsibility, and one that you need to be absolutely sure that you can take on before signing the paperwork. With that in mind, if you’re still on the fence about whether or not you should take the plunge, have you ever thought about the potential READ MORE…
Photo by Kelsey_lovefusionphoto via Flickr The dog days of summer are finally retiring their calendar pages, making room for fiery gold and orange foliage, harvest moons and pumpkin patches. It’s no wonder so many people count fall as their favorite season, and it’s sure to be one of your dog’s as well. Temperatures are cool, READ MORE…
If you’ve recently adopted a cat, one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make for your pet’s well-being is deciding whether or not your cat can go outdoors. While you may think that letting your cat outside is a wonderful way for him or her to get exercise and mental stimulation, it will also READ MORE…
Whether you’ve recently adopted a cat or have owned one for many years, catnip is a strange part of the cat wellness world that not many pet parents quite understand. While it certainly can spark some crazy reactions and behaviors from your cat, most owners are unaware of what ingredients actually cause these actions and READ MORE…
Allergy sufferers who also want to become dog owners have traditionally opted for breeds like Labradoodles, Bichon Frises, and Border Terriers. While these dogs certainly don’t shed as often as others, it seems that new research has found that the idea of a hypoallergenic dog might be completely false. According to MSNBC.com, a recent study READ MORE…
[Photo Credit: ontourwithben via flickr] Now that it’s the middle of summer, your feline may be spending his or her fair share staring longingly outdoors. Because it isn’t the best idea to let your cat roam outside, your pet will be kept indoors for much of the summer, which may start to get a bit READ MORE…
