Natural Ways to Calm Your Dog Some people might think that dogs and people are very different from one another, especially since both are highly dissimilar species. In truth, however, both species can suffer from distress and become restless. Restless dogs can experience high blood pressure, suffer from having weakened arteries, and even become blind. … Read more
Did you know that Iguanas are a genus of herbivorous lizards that are native to tropical areas of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean? Here are ten more fun facts about iguanas that you may not have known. Interesting Iguana Facts 1. There are around 35 species of iguana And they’re all a … Read more
4 Dog Breeds That Are Great for Apartment Living Do you live in an apartment and want to get a dog? Here are 4 dog breeds that are great for apartment living, taking into consideration factors such as their size, noisiness, energy level, and friendliness. An apartment-dwelling dog will have to be able to take … Read more
List of Popular Cat Breeds You could be forgiven for thinking that there’s no such thing as breeds of cats – with so many similar-looking cats everywhere, it’s rare to come across different breeds. Characteristics of cats like their fur color, length, patterns, and patches, are commonly used to tell them apart. However, fur color … Read more
Dealing With the Loss of a Pet Dealing with the loss of a pet is never easy. And considering how pets are practically part of the family now, permanently saying goodbye to a four-pawed baby can be heartbreaking, depressing even. Like people we’ve gotten to know over time, our pets are essentially extensions of who … Read more
Is Your Pet Skittish with Visitors? Is your pet skittish with visitors? Skittishness and aggressiveness are common problems for pets, especially cats and small dogs. While your first instinct may be to keep your nervous, snappy companion away from visitors, pets need to learn social skills. How can you socialize your pet without exposing them … Read more
How to Properly Socialize Your Puppy Puppies are cute no matter what, but that pudgy, tumbling little puppy is going to eventually grow up into a full-grown dog. Socialization might not seem like a priority when your dog resembles a beach ball more than a dog, but an unsocialized puppy is an unsocialized adult dog. … Read more
Finding a Good Dog Boarding Facility Lancelot and Sheba, my two Rottweilers, along with Tama and Cheetah, my cats, were the reason I looked into boarding pets and dog boarding. Can you imagine taking a 135 pound Rottweiler with a freaky Siamese to vacations even for a day? The following are my top 10 tips … Read more
Benefits of Raising Backyard Chickens Although keeping chickens isn’t for everyone, there are many benefits of raising backyard chickens. Whether you keep free-range chickens or keep them in a coop, aside from having fresh eggs every day, they also can be great for your garden. Or, you can raise them as a family pet. They … Read more
How to Prepare for Emergency Veterinarian Expenses Taking your pet to the vet for an emergency is something that can leave you in financial straits if you don’t have a plan to prepare for emergency veterinarian expenses. Dealing with the aftermath of an emergency can sometimes be the hardest part. Here are some of the … Read more