Holidays

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

The holidays can be very exciting even for your dog, with so many interesting new things to investigate. Up goes the tree and the ornaments. Down go the fancy, wrapped gifts and bags. Yet, decorating for the holidays when you have a dog can be challenging. Here are some suggestions to make the Christmas tree

If you are a cat lover, there is nothing more heart-warming than to see your cats basking in the glow of the Christmas tree’s twinkling lights, blinking serenely until they fall asleep.  But daytime may be another story. A tree in the house brings out all their hunting instincts. Fragrant branches and shiny objects must

While it may look beautiful to bring nature inside for the holidays, live decorations and floral arrangements can be dangerous or even deadly for dogs, so it is wise to make sure that indoor holiday decorative plants are pet-safe in case your dog is tempted to taste.  Chances are your florist or gardening store clerk