Cheri Wilson
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Dec 19
Cat Ear Care
Caring for Your Cat’s Ears Though it’s not necessary to clean your kitty’s ears as part of a weekly grooming routine, it is a good idea to gently check the ears for wax, debris, and any sign of pus or discharge regularly. If there is pus or discharge, or the cat shows pain when its ears …
Dec 12
Ear Care For Your Dog
Cleaning Your Dog’s Ears Most dogs’ ears do not require regular cleaning and can mostly be left alone. In fact, it’s better to leave normal, healthy ears alone and not attempt to clean them for the sake of it, because this can disrupt the delicate pH balance and natural environment there. Some dogs require occasional cleaning …
Dec 05
Trimming Your Cat’s Claws
Trimming Your Cat’s Claws Trimming a cat’s nails, or claws, is a bit different from nail trimming for dogs, but they are chores that both pet owners and their pets dread. It is unfortunate that many times nail trims end with a scratched and bloody owner and a frightened cat. But don’t give up hope! …
Nov 28
Trimming Your Dog’s Nails
Trimming Your Dog’s Nails Nail trimming and grooming are chores that are often feared by both dogs and owners. The best way to calm your fears is to ask your Vet or a professional groomer to train you in the proper techniques for nail trimming if you feel that you need help. The best way to calm your …
Nov 21
Dog Paw Care
Dog Paw Care: Tips For Year Round Safety As vulnerable as a human foot, your dog’s paws need to be taken care of and pampered. You wouldn’t walk across a hot parking lot or a snow covered field without the proper protection on your feet, so please be aware of your dog’s paws in extreme …
Nov 14
Weaning Your Kitten
How To Wean Kittens Weaning a kitten is the process of transitioning the kitten from mother’s milk to solid food. It’s an important part of the kitten’s development which needs to be done at the right time, and in the right way. Normally the mother cat, sometimes called the queen, will handle kitten weaning …
Nov 07
Benefits of Pet Massage
The Benefits of Pet Massage Everyone knows that petting and scratching dogs or cats is one of the great pleasures in life, for the pets and for their devoted people. When we pet and scratch them, we can see much our fur babies enjoy it. Petting, scratching and rubbing are aspects of pet massage, but they …
Oct 31
Fall Pet Care
Autumn Pet Care Now that autumn is well underway, the weather is cooler, holidays are around the corner, and some of us will prepare for winter. While seasonal changes are beautiful and herald happy celebrations, they also bring about a few concerns regarding your pets. 1. Beware of anti-freeze! Ingesting antifreeze is lethal for …
Oct 24
Your Pet’s Whiskers
Fun Facts About Your Pet’s Whiskers Whiskers are amazing! They’re not just there for looks. Whiskers—for which the technical term is “vibrissae”—are a specialized type of hair found in many mammals, including cats and dogs. The long, stiff hairs, which are thicker than normal hairs and tapered at the tips, aid a cat’s or dog’s sense …
Oct 17
Feeding Your Senior Cat
Nutritional Needs for Senior Cats Cats begin go to show visible age-related changes at about seven to twelve years of age. A senior cat may start to become less active, spend more time indoors and have a slower metabolism. These changes can all add up to weight gain for your cat. Equally, as cats reach …
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