Huge Bladder Stone Removed From Dog This homeless dog was found to have an incredibly large bladder stone. It was the size of a bar of soap and took up the entire space in the bladder, blocking it completely. The pup would likely die if surgery was not performed. Problem was, being homeless, she had … Read more
5 Expensive Dog Breeds Being the owner of any dog isn’t a cheap pastime. There isn’t just the purchase price or an adoption fee for your dog, but also all of the one-off costs like collars, leads, bowls, and beds, plus the cost of food to consider. There are also precautionary routine treatments recommended several … Read more
How Cats Can Prepare You for Raising a Child Guest Writer: Emily Parker As a cat owner myself, I see all my cats as my babies. Some, particularly parents, may scoff at this idea. They believe that raising a kid is nothing like raising a cat. And sure, there are a LOT of differences. However, … Read more
7 Reasons your Family Needs a Dog Guest Writer: Lizzie Weakley Dogs can add to the quality of your life in many ways. Anyone who has had a dog for a companion knows what great pets they are. If you’ve never had a dog, you have been missing out on a great experience. Here are … Read more
Reasons Why Your Dog Hates Water There are quite a few reasons why your furry family member may be afraid of water. Chances are, if your pup has a fear of water, it may be because they’ve associated it with something unpleasant. Another reason is that it very well may be because they’ve had minimal … Read more
Did You Know Cats Have 10 Super Powers? You may not have realized that cats have 10 super powers, but it’s true! They’re fast, world class jumpers, strong, and crazy flexible. Their eyesight and hearing are excellent, and they’re ninja sneaky. They’re expert at napping and have been around for thousands of years. Plus, they can … Read more
What is Propolis? Guest Author: Bruce Harte Everybody knows what honey is, its uses as a food, its health benefits, and that it comes from the hives of honey bees; but in comparison, relatively few people know what propolis is, or have much information about it. This article puts forth information on propolis and explains … Read more
Pet Blogger Challenge 2016 Another new year has begun, which is a perfect time for bloggers to look at the past year and to consider any changes you might want to make in your blogging in 2016. It’s also time for the Pet Blogger Challenge 2016 (the 6th annual), meant to celebrate, motivate, educate, and … Read more
Choosing A Dog Breed Guest Writer: Rachel Sweet If you’re thinking about getting a dog, then you should first take some things into consideration in choosing a dog breed that best suits your needs. If you just choose a dog that you find cute, for example, without taking your circumstances into consideration, you may end … Read more
Tap water often contains impurities that can cause health problems for you and your pets. These include phosphate, nitrate, chlorine, and various heavy metals (see fuller list below). High levels of phosphate and nitrate fuel aggressive algae growth, and copper, often present in tap water due to leaching from pipes, is highly toxic to invertebrates, … Read more