Denise Laurent Animal Portrait Artist Our featured artist today is Denise Laurent. Denise says she has been painting animals for most of her life. She loves to capture those private moments, sometimes funny, sometimes tender, that only those of us who live with animals get to see. A love of cats has led Denise to … Read more
Make Your Cat a Social Media Icon with Cat Videos (and Maybe Pocket a Cool $100 Mil) Guest Writer: Gary Le Mon I’m told the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis is a respected arts organization, perhaps even a bit highbrow. In 2012, the center hosted its first Internet Cat Video Film Festival, a show that would … Read more
Today is “Love Your Pet Day” ~ Share your Pet Pics With Us ~ I don’t know who declared today, February 20th, to be “Love Your Pet Day,” but nevertheless, we’re celebrating. Of course, every day is a love your pet day, as you know. What I would like to do here is invite you … Read more
Caring For Your Pets Making Sure They Get The Right Medical Attention A lot of pet owners would go the extra mile to ensure their pets are well-fed and properly cared for. It’s not just about spoiling these cute, irresistible critters with premium treats and stuffed toys. While caring for your pets, you must also … Read more
Once you bring home a new pet dog or cat, you become the person responsible for its health and well-being. And that means a lot more than simply cuddling and playing with the cute little creature during every free waking moment (although these moments are also an essential part of your day, indeed). To truly … Read more
Severe Shedding How to Deal with Excessive Pet Fur Guest Author: Dixie Somers Most dogs and cats that live in the home shed regularly. No matter how much you try, you may be dismayed to find that there are balls of fur rolling across the floor minutes after you have vacuumed and strands of hair … Read more
Shirley, my Bearded Dragon, has been asleep for two months so far, and I miss her so. She is going through a natural process called brumation. People have asked me about bearded dragon brumation symptoms, so I’m going to share with you what I know. I will also advise you on what to do if … Read more
A Homemade Diet for Your Dog Is it Nutritionally Adequate? Are you feeding your dog a homemade diet? Many pet owners have elected this option so, if you are, you are not alone. There are lots of reasons people decide to prepare their dog’s food at home; many of them are valid reasons. But how … Read more
Pomsky Dog Breed ~ It’s Probably Not For You ~ Guest Author: David Anderson You’ve probably seen the Pomsky somewhere. This adorably cute cross-breed between the Pomeranian and the Husky has taken the internet by storm. Fluffy, cute, and very photogenic, the Pomsky dog breed has gone from complete obscurity to the fastest growing dog … Read more
How Technology Plays a Role in Veterinary Care Guest Writer: Lizzie Weakley Veterinary medicine has changed drastically over the past century, both in response to the changing roles of pets in our society, and the development of new and improved technologies. Pets are often viewed as a member of the family and, as such, greater … Read more