Tag: pet care

Foods That Are Harmful To Your Pets

Foods to Avoid Feeding to Your Pets Pets are a part of our family, so it’s only natural that we want to share our food with them. There are some foods, however, that can cause health issues in our furry babies. If you suspect that your pet has eaten any of the following foods, please …

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Traveling With Your Cat

Traveling With Your Cat It’s safe to say that cats tend to be more than unenthusiastic travelers, but if you’re prepared, have the proper equipment/supplies, and plan your trip with a cat’s eye view, all can go well. Visit with your vet and discuss the trip you are going to take with your cat so …

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Moving with Your Pets

Helping Your Pets Adjust to a New Home Here are some ways to help your pet make the transition to a new home: The first step in helping your pet prepare for moving day is getting her used to a pet carrier. No matter how near – or far – you’re moving, she will be …

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Should You Hug Your Dog?

Does Your Dog Really Want To Be Hugged? There seems to be a lot of controversy now regarding dogs and hugging.  There are ‘experts’ who claim that dogs feel threatened and that what you interpret as enjoyment from them might be the dog simply enduring the moment, or possibly barely contained dislike for what is …

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Basic First Aid For Your Pet

Basic First Aid For Your Pet Recommended First Aid Kit Items 2-inch athletic tape 2-inch Vet Wrap or ace bandage Gauze Telfa Pads (non-stick bandage pads) Triple antibiotic ointment Blood stop powder – for broken toenails (Kwik Stop, cornstarch, flour) Digital Thermometer Benadryl 25 mg tablets Hydrogen Peroxide – to clean fresh wounds Saline or Contact lens solution – …

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Understanding Your Dog’s Body Language

How To Understand Your Dog’s Body Language Dogs communicate in many ways with each other, using verbal cues, body language and facial expressions. They also try to communicate with humans using these methods. Hopefully, these tips will help you read your dog’s expressions and postures to help you understand what he’s trying to tell you …

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