Cheri Wilson
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May 29
Loss of Appetite in Cats
Appetite Loss in Cats People joke about cats and their finicky eating habits, but it’s actually a serious issue if your cat won’t eat. Although a refusal to eat is concerning for all pets, it can be more dangerous for cats. If your cat is not eating, it is a sign that something is wrong. Causes of appetite …
May 22
Why Do Dogs Roll in Stinky Scents? (Scent Rolling)
Scent Rolling: Why Do Dogs Like to Roll in Stinky Scents? The day is perfect. You and your pup are walking peacefully along the beach and she suddenly runs up ahead. You can see her sniffing something…..and then she’s rolling in the sand like there’s no tomorrow. When you catch up, you see that she’s …
May 15
Plants That Are Toxic To Cats
Plants That Are Toxic to Cats While plants and flowers are a great way to decorate, not every plant is safe for your home and yard. We all know poison oak shouldn’t be touched, and to keep poinsettias away from our pets, but there are some of blooms that may have toxic properties that are dangerous …
May 08
Taking Your Dog To A Dog Park
Tips for Taking Your Dog to a Dog Park Spending an afternoon at the dog park is great for providing your dog with exercise while allowing him to socialize with other dogs. While the experience can and should be fun, it can also be a challenge if your pup’s bad manners are allowed to go …
May 01
Why Do Dogs Pant?
Why Does My Dog Pant? If you have a dog, you definitely know what panting looks like. It’s when your dog breathes in and out rapidly with his tongue hanging out. Typically, your dog pants after being active. After playing an active game of fetch with your dog, you typically both relax in the shade. While you …
Apr 24
Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?
Why Does My Dog Eat Grass? Grass-Eating Is a Common Occurrence in Dogs Many dog owners usually feel alarmed whenever they see their fur-baby chewing on their lawn. But the truth is that grass eating, a behavior technically known as “pica,” or eating things that are not characterized as food, is quite common among dogs. …
Apr 10
Choosing Durable Chew Toys For Your Dog
Choosing Durable Chew Toys For Your Dog Although a dog’s chewing may sometimes seem like bad behavior, it has a number of benefits for your dog’s health and well-being. For dogs, chewing is a natural stress-busting activity. Chewing releases endorphins from a dog’s brain which are the “feel good” chemicals we all have in our …
Apr 03
Joint Care for Dogs
Joint Care for Dogs Dogs, like humans, can develop joint problems during their lifetime. Sometimes, issues are caused by an acute injury, but often joint problems are the result of some form of joint disease. While the disease may start to develop during the first half of a dog’s life, you may not see the …
Mar 27
Bathing Your Cat
How To Bathe Your Cat Without Bloodshed You might think that this would be the shortest article on pet care ever written, being comprised of just two words…. “Not possible.” And though you likely wouldn’t put the words “cat” and “bath” together in the same sentence (unless it also included the word “never”), bathing a …
Mar 20
Canine Allergies
Does Your Dog Have Allergies? For people, allergies cause mostly upper respiratory signs, but allergies are a little different for dogs. While grass pollen may cause a person to sneeze and have watery eyes, a dog may develop itchy feet that causes him to lick and bite. Although dogs can develop watery eyes and sneezing, …
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