Jul 19, 2017 | Cat Ownership, Cats
As any cat owner will tell you, cats love to be petted. To lie in a human lap and be gently stroked to the accompaniment of appreciative loud purring is sheer heaven for the average cat, and most humans enjoy it too. However, it seems that the human touch and general...
Jul 12, 2017 | Cat Owners Responsibility, Cat Ownership, Cats, Dog Owners Responsibility, Dogs, Pet Health, Pet Tips
Plants are usually benign to your pets, whether they are house plants, or the ones found growing in your garden or back yard. However, not all plants are benign, and some can be very dangerous to your pet. If you do not know which plants your pet should avoid,...
Jul 5, 2017 | Cat Owners Responsibility, Cat Ownership, Cats
Cats make it easy for us as they will use a litter box when needed. However, litter box maintenance is imperative to keep them going to the litter box and keep them healthy. In my 25 years of providing pet sitting for many kitties I have found several mistakes that...
Jun 23, 2017 | Cat Owners Responsibility, Cats, Dog Owners Responsibility, Dogs, Pet Health, Summer
We all know humans can get sunburned, and most of us have experienced it. That bright red peeling skin experience is not a pleasant one, and can be dangerous. It’s the same for your pets. Just because they have fur doesn’t mean they can’t get burned...
Apr 17, 2017 | Cat Owners Responsibility, Cat Ownership, Cats, Pet Tips
Cats with high levels of energy vary between breed and age range of the cat. As expected a kitten can have up to three times more energy that an adult cat and keeping them amused and engaged can be a challenge. The alternative, if you don’t, can be a cat that...
Apr 3, 2017 | Cats, Dog Owners Responsibility, Dogs, Pet Health, Seasons, Spring
Pets can have allergies too! Spring is typically the season when people can suffer from many kinds of allergies. Most of them are caused by pollen in the air, which can cause sneezing, itching, breathing difficulties and other symptoms. It isn’t just humans who...