Are Succulents Toxic to Pets?

Succulents are becoming popular with home decorations and landscaping due to their beauty and relatively low maintenance. Furthermore, gardening experts say they are relatively easy to grow and are good plants for beginners. Depending on where you live, you can even plant them outside. As beautiful and fun as these plants are, what about those […]

8 Items to Discuss When Taking Your Cat to the Vet

0SHARES August 22nd is National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day. That sounds fun, right? Not!  Most cat owners would rather go to the dentist to get a root canal than to take their cat to the vet. Whether it is the crying and yowling or even getting kitty back home and being ignored […]

5 Solutions to Help Your Pet Fight the “End of Summer” Blues

0SHARES August and September are considered back-to-school months for the kids and adults attending college. For most families, this also is usually the end of summer and vacations. For pets, this can be a stressful time. Suddenly everyone is not at home as much as they were in the summertime, and the pets are confused […]

Pregnant Moms and Feline Toxoplasmosis- What’s the Big Scare?

0SHARES Are you pregnant, or know someone that is? Congratulations!  It seems that when someone is pregnant, they and their significant other are all the sudden so much more aware of their body and making sure they are in optimum health. After all, there is a baby growing in there now! A common behavior nowadays with […]

Budgeting 101: Are Your Pets Included in Your Budget?

Are you thinking of getting a pet, or maybe you already have a pet? One of the biggest concerns pet owners experience with owning pets is the finances. Let’s face it, owning a pet is very similar to owning a child, except pets can be less expensive to have- sometimes! I have three dogs and […]

Assistance Animal, ESA, Therapy Animals- What do They do?

August 5th-11th is International Assistance Dogs week, and it really had me thinking about how amazing these animals are. Just think about what they do every day for their owners! Do you know the difference between a “service animal”, “Emotional support animal” and a “therapy animal”? I thought they were all classified as service animals, but […]

10 Hot Off the Shelf, But Oh So Cool Summertime Toys for The Pups

Summertime is a great time of year for outdoor play.  The weather is warmer and it is generally busier than any other time of the year. Depending on where you live, folks tend to be outdoors more in the summertime active with yard work, gardening, having outdoor barbecues/picnics, or active on outdoor adventures. Naturally, that […]

You Want to Get a Persian Cat? But I Wanted a French Bulldog!

0SHARES You want to get a…. what?  All About the Brachycephalic Breeds of Dogs and Cats What do French Bulldogs, Boxers, and Persian Cats all have in common besides being incredibly adorable? They are all considered Brachycephalic breeds!  When describing a brachycephalic breed, you often hear the impression “so ugly they’re cute” or “so adorable!” […]

Giving your Cat Vaccines: Is it Worth the Stress?

0SHARES Aside from dogs, cats are the most popular pet in the United States. They are social, friendly (most of the time), hilarious, and even sometimes help us out with pest control, such as hunting for mice and other pests around the house and farm. Another reason that cats are popular is they usually do […]