Even on the short ride to the vet, your cat most likely gives you an operatic performance worthy of Andrea Bocelli as she cries to go home. Now imagine driving to a new residence in another city, state, or across the country. Cats are so physically and emotionally fragile. How can you move your cat …
If dogs could tell you what they want in a happy home, the top item on their wish list would be inclusion. Part of the Team – Dogs are highly domesticated, having lived with humans for thousands of years. Their nature is to be with people. Dogs are miserable when left behind, closed off in …
Cats are natural hunters, so what better game than to play hide and seek with special treats? The simplest game is to hide a treat under a blanket while he watches. Then stand back as he pounces and tries to figure out how to retrieve it. This is a great way to exercise even an …
Have you ever gotten a jolt of ‘cat-tricity’? In winter especially, cat fur builds up a static charge, made all the worse when you shuffle across a carpet to pet your little one. Suddenly, several causes have just combined to give both of you a shock you won’t soon forget. Winter air is often dry, …
When it comes to bringing in plants to decorate for the holidays, surely your curious cats will be nibbling leaves and petals to investigate. Enticing berries, playful garlands, pretty flowers and shiny leaves – let alone a whole tree – may be too much for felines to resist, and many of them are toxic if …
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Most cats, upon seeing a visitor for the first time, will run and investigate from a distance. If you are having guests over, consider that this is going to be a stressful time for your cat. It’s best to plan some evasive actions long before guests arrive. It’s not just more people, but more noise, …
Dog owners love to take pictures of their dogs, but it’s not easy to get their cooperation. One studio photographer says he has to work lightning fast before the dog gets tired. Setting the pet against a solid black or white background, he takes about 300 photos from close up, using special lenses and filters, …
Dogs love to go for rides, but what about cats? Will they be alright on a long road trip by RV? RVers say that taking cats on trips is much easier than dogs. Cats are low maintenance. They don’t have to be taken for walks in the rain. They eat less, take up less space, …
With guests coming over, it’s always good to have a plan in place for your fur family members long before the visitors arrive. Here are a few suggestions to help your dog adjust to the change in routine, and the many exciting new smells and personalities – and maybe food – coming into the house. …
Cats are doing us a favor when they use a litter box. They are wild creatures who willingly alter their behavior for us, so we should meet them halfway with accommodations they prefer because it meets their needs. But what accommodations do they want? Cats need convenience. Feline experts such as the ASPCA and Humane …
