Daily Life

Has your cat come running to the plate, only to turn up her nose and walk away? Does she hear the call to dinner, but refuse to join you?  Perhaps more than any other species, it is important for cats to eat regularly. If they don’t get a meal within 12 hours, they are prone […]

It’s amazing how animals have much more powerful senses than humans. Dogs, for instance, have much greater hearing, seeing and smelling capabilities than humans. Did you know a dog can hear sounds as incredibly high as 47,000 to 65,000 Hz? An average person can only hear frequencies of about 20 Hz up to 20,000 Hz. 

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,

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.