Protecting Your Pets: A Guide to Home Safety

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If you are happy to have a pet as a member of your family, you are not alone. It has been estimated that about 164 million Americans own some type of pet. Taking care of pets can often become a large expense. Those who own pets have to invest in things like food, toys and veterinary care to make sure their companions are kept as happy as can be. Do you know how much Americans spend on their pets every year? According to CBS News, in 2013, Americans spent a record $56 billion on their pets. The largest portion of this was spent on food and veterinary care. To give… Read More Continue Reading

Cats and Catnip

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If you are a cat lover, at one time or another you have probably given catnip to your feline. If your cat is like most, he or she probably began rolling around in ecstasy. Cats also enjoy rubbing their faces against it, and drooling everywhere. Some cats act hyperactive, running around like crazy. Others can become quite aggressive, if you approach their precious herb! After they react in this manner for about 10 minutes, you can expect a cat to chill out for a while. After this, the cat becomes immune to catnip for about 30 minutes. What Exactly Is Catnip? A member of the mint family, catnip contains volatile… Read More Continue Reading

Having Pets Sleep in Your Bed

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Do you let Fido sleep next to you in your bed at night? Well, you are not alone. According to a Harris poll in 2012, around 70% of dogs and cats in the United States share their owner’s bed, at least on occasion. Of these numbers, more cats than dogs are allowed in the bed, more women than men let pets sleep in the bed and more small dogs than large have the privilege. A Healthy Choice? Well, it depends on who you ask. The first thing to consider is if you suffer from pet allergies or not. According to Derek Damin of Kentuckiana Allergy, Asthma & Immunology in Louisville,… Read More Continue Reading

What to Do If You Spot Animal Abuse

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Warning Signs A vast majority of animal cruelty cases involve animal neglect. Falling within this category are all of the following situations: Animal Hoarding: When someone is housing more animals than they are able to physically take care of, this is defined as hoarding. Visual Indications: You may look at an animal and immediately notice that it is in need of veterinary care. There are a number of red flags you may notice such as the animal being excessively skinny, having untreated wounds, scabs or hair loss. Inadequate Shelter: If the weather is very hot or very cold, there need to be provisions for pets kept outdoors, which include providing… Read More Continue Reading

What You Should Know About Teacup Pigs

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Those who hear the term “teacup pigs” may get warm fuzzy feelings and think of how novel that idea is. A pig that can fit inside of a teacup? What an interesting concept. However, the reality of the situation is that there is really no such a thing. Teacup pigs are sometimes called micro pigs, pocket pigs or Juliana pigs. With the cute name, comes a cute promise that the pig will stay tiny forever. These little pigs come with a hefty price tag. They will cost a buyer anywhere from $750 to over $3,500. Upon purchasing, the buyer is convinced that the pig will not ever grow larger than… Read More Continue Reading

What Is Dog Yoga?

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Also known as doga, dog yoga is the practice of doing yoga with pet dogs. With that being said, it can mean different things to different instructors. For example, some classes include the dogs simply roaming around while yoga is going on. Other classes involve taking your dog through specific yoga poses with you. Seattle yoga teacher Brenda Bryan explains, “As we lift, stretch and massage the dogs, we’re teaching them to trust in the relationship they share with us. They also receive physical benefits such as relaxation, stress release and an improvement in circulation and range of motion.” In dog yoga, the submissive dogs and their masters work as… Read More Continue Reading

Best Pet Reptiles for Children

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Not every child wants a warm and fuzzy kind of pet. Some children may be fascinated with reptiles. One benefit of having a retile is that they don’t require a lot of attention. They don’t crave affection from their owners like dogs and cats do. Reptiles don’t require grooming and you don’t have to worry about allergies to fur. They are easy to feed. Even if you have a snake and don’t want to feed him live mice, you can buy frozen rodents. Reptiles are a great choice for some, while there are some things you will need to consider. The first thing is that many reptiles can live a… Read More Continue Reading

Puppy Mills

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Which would you rather do? In short, when you are buying a puppy at a pet store, it came from a puppy mill. In addition to being sold in pet stores, puppy mill dogs are also sold directly through the public via the Internet, through newspaper ads, and at swap meets and flea markets. You may wonder, why does it matter where the puppy came from? It is because buying dogs that come from puppy mills supports an inhumane industry. Puppy mills make sure that profit comes first over the well-being of the dogs that they sell. A responsible breeder places their primary importance on producing the healthiest puppies they… Read More Continue Reading

Best Pets for Children

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Having a pet can be a positive experience for a child. They can bring a child years of happiness. It can also provide an opportunity for children to learn life lessons while they care for a living being. Pets are a great way to teach children responsibility, along with the guidance of the parents. They provide companionship, entertainment and opportunities to learn. Some pets are better for kids than others. Before getting a pet for your child, here are a few factors to consider. Considerations Does your child suffer from allergies to fur or feathers? What level of touch does your child wish to have with the animal? Would he… Read More Continue Reading

Track Your Dog with the Buddy Collar

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The Buddy Collar looks like a sci-fi device that came out of a James Bond movie. The Buddy Collar was developed out of a company in Melbourne, Australia named Squeaker. The thing most noticeable about this high-tech dog collar is its multicolor LED lighting system. It has preset color combinations that can be manually adjusted to your liking. It is designed to automatically illuminate according to how light or dark it is in their environment. This helps the owner to be able to see where their dog is, even in the dark. The Buddy Collar was made in order to keep tabs on your dog, in every way possible. This… Read More Continue Reading