Holidays

What kind of New Year’s resolutions do pet parents make for their cats? An online review of suggestions is surprisingly basic. Cats need good food, a good life, and lots of love.  See New Year’s Resolutions for dogs here. I will take better care of your physical needs.Tend to your cat physically with checkups, vaccinations, […]

People are coming over. There will be noise, lots of moving feet, tempting food, yelling if football is involved, and a burning fireplace. But your little ‘Bah-Humbug’ buddy in the corner is not at all happy about the situation.  Cats are quiet creatures. A cat’s senses are amplified greatly compared to humans. All of this

Few people think twice about loading up a fancy gift bag or pretty box with easily accessible holiday goodies, a bow, sparkles, a little plastic ornament and maybe a real candy cane.  Unfortunately, all of these are hazards for your dog, who is eager to enjoy the holiday fun and to explore all the textures

I will take care of your health.Make sure your dog gets a checkup, microchip, full vaccinations, plus monthly care for heartworm, fleas, and ticks. Don’t forget teeth and gums, and to make sure that his coat, nails and foot pads are well kept. It is recommended to keep a pet emergency kit with hydrogen peroxide,

Firework season can be stressful for dogs. The best thing you can do for your dog, especially during New Years Eve, is to keep them secure. Staying home would be ideal, but even if you choose not to there are things you can do to prevent your pooch from getting too scared or even running

One way to keep your cat from fixating on the fact that there is a tree in the house this Christmas is to play games with him. Cats are natural hunters, so what better game than to play hide and seek with special treats from his stocking?  The simplest game is to hide a treat

If your dog’s stocking hangs from the mantel, you might find her staring at it for hours, waiting for the goodies inside. Instead, why not play some games to make the holidays special even for your pet? This will strengthen the bond between both of you, activate your dog’s senses, and build lots of happy

Gifts are a big part of the holidays. Few people think twice about loading up a pretty gift bag with easily accessible goodies, topped with a bow, perhaps sparkles and little plastic ornaments or a candy cane. Any of these would be big attractions for your feline companions. Even traditional box-wrappers may not realize that