Cat Attack: Why Is My Cat Bullying the Puppy?

Cat Attack: Why Is My Cat Bullying the Puppy?

Does your dog walk through the house in terror and look around corners to check for the cat? Is your cat a bully that makes your dog’s life a nightmare? If your cat acts like the schoolyard ruffian, you are not alone! Cat aggression is a common behavior, and in fact, Cornell University’s College of […]

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Pet Stress Can Be Tricky, but Not When You Know What to Look For

Pet Stress Can Be Tricky, but Not When You Know What to Look For

Pets are highly sensitive to their people, fellow animals, and their surroundings. You can see it in the way they react in public places, or when strangers enter their home.  But sometimes pet stress can have a cause that we cannot readily see, such as an undiagnosed health condition. Knowing what causes pet stress is […]

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All the Essentials: Foundational Training for Your Kitten

All the Essentials: Foundational Training for Your Kitten

Kittens are, first and foremost, endlessly cute and have a boundless energy and curiosity every cat owner adores. But when it comes to some of the problems like accidents around the home and scratches all over the furniture, your adorable cherub may resemble a mini-monster. This is why cats, like dogs, need the foundational skills […]

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Ewww, Doggie Breath: What Causes Bad Breath in Dogs?

Ewww, Doggie Breath: What Causes Bad Breath in Dogs?

If your dog’s stinky breath gets in the way of your enjoyment of enthusiastic doggie kisses, snuggling on the couch, or any other up close and personal time, you’re not alone. “Dog breath” is almost universally disliked, but did you know that bad breath in dogs isn’t normal? Stinky dog breath may be the result […]

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Breaking the Digging Habit in Puppies and Dogs

Breaking the Digging Habit in Puppies and Dogs

Is your yard filled with holes? Does your dog regularly escape through a self-made hole under the fence or arrive at the back door with muddy paws and a dirt-covered muzzle? It’s hard to find fault with dogs, but if we “dig deep”, we can come up with a few things! Digging is a natural […]

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Feline Aesthetic: Cats Have Whiskers For Reasons Beyond Looks

Feline Aesthetic: Cats Have Whiskers For Reasons Beyond Looks

Cats have many physical attributes that add to their unique appeal, but only one of their features helps them avoid and escape sticky situations – whiskers! Cats have whiskers to help them navigate their world. Whether it’s hunting, exploring or expressing emotions, whiskers are really the cat’s meow.

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Fun Indoor Activities for Your Pet This Winter

Fun Indoor Activities for Your Pet This Winter

When we have relied heavily on outdoor time with our pet, it may be hard to come up with interesting things for them to do when it is too chilly to go out. Indoor activities for your pet are important for giving them the exercise and enrichment they need to thrive.  Don’t let the winter […]

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Something to Smile About: The Easy Way to Brush Your Pet’s Teeth

Something to Smile About: The Easy Way to Brush Your Pet’s Teeth

Your pet may never need to have that Top Model, pearly white smile, but their oral health is definitely linked to overall health. Just like with us, plaque and tartar can develop on their teeth and progressively deteriorate the teeth and gums. Pet dental disease is not only painful but can also lead to diseases […]

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Huzzah! Behold Our Top 5 Blogs of 2020!

Huzzah! Behold Our Top 5 Blogs of 2020!

As 2020 comes to a close, we all may be celebrating the year ahead with a little more gusto than usual. But, while this past year has seen its fair share of unprecedented ups and downs, our pets have undoubtedly saved the day (and our sanity) in more ways than one. This past year, many […]

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To Understand Feline Body Language, Look at the Tail

To Understand Feline Body Language, Look at the Tail

People have certain “tells” that communicate feelings or moods, but we’re not the only ones. Dogs tend to be pretty easy to read, but cats tend to be subtle and succinct in their approach. They say a great deal through feline body language; we simply have to tune into the appearance and position of their […]

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