Birdie Come Home Guest Author: E. Margareta Griffith Sally Bartlett’s recent article, “Heartwarming Story of Dog Reunited with Owner,” on PetsAWW.com website, reminded me of a bird who rivaled the famous dog, Lassie, for loyalty. Fluttering and squawking in my Central Florida yard was an Amazon Parrot being intimidated by a neighborhood cat. The poor … Read more
Are peanuts safe for dogs? Guest Author: David Lyod With ‘dogs and nuts’ being one of the most searched keywords on the Internet, it is obvious that pet owners are not sure whether it is safe or not to feed their dogs peanuts. Are peanuts safe for dogs? Well, there is something dog owners need … Read more
How to Transport Your Pets While Driving Each time we drive our vehicles, we fasten our seat belt and make sure our children are buckled in, but what about our pets? Just like humans, animals need protection too. Follow these several easy steps on how to transport your pets while driving to ensure your furry … Read more
Summer Pet Care Keeping Your Pet Safe by: Anita Ginsburg Summer pet care changes for most people, and it’s important to stay informed. As the days get longer and sunshine gets hotter, even indoor pets can be affected by the heat. Pets that are outdoors are at greater risk during the summer months. Changes in … Read more
Havanese Dog El Blanquito de la Habana Guest Writer: Neil Kilgore The “little white dog of Havana” or the Havanese dog is the national dog of Cuba. While still considered a toy breed, the Havanese dog is very sturdy despite their small stature. The Havanese is a type of Bichon breed that is not only … Read more
Can You Really Teach Your Cat to Walk on a Leash? Guest Writer: Ron Burg If you have ever tried to walk a cat, then chances are that you ended up carrying them on your shoulder or turned around to find them laying on the ground. Unlike dogs, cats are of a more relaxed mentality … Read more
The Story of Lassie Guest Writer: Neil Kilgore Often times, when it comes to certain items and objects, one brand stands out the most. For example, most people refer to a cotton swab as a Q-Tip or tissues as Kleenex, even if you’re not referring to that particular brand. When it comes to the subject … Read more
Health and Social Benefits of Pet Ownership Whether you have dogs, cats, birds, or reptiles, I think you can all agree that having a pet in your home has its perks. There’s just something about coming home to a wagging tail, or a content (or hungry) meow, that causes warm, fuzzy feelings to rise up … Read more
How to Recognize Stress and Anxiety in Cats Guest Writer: Craig Davis The behavior of your cat can suddenly change due to stress or anxiety, which can be easily identified by its reaction to other pets or people. It may even start scratching, biting, or showing other similar symptoms of hostile or aggravated behavior. While … Read more
How to Train Your Cat to Use the Litter Box It might seem very difficult to try to teach a pet without even knowing how to speak its language, but more often, body language and gestures tell a lot more than words. Teaching your kitten to use the litter box will take time, just like … Read more