Category: Animal News and Tips

Are you considering adopting a new pet? You’ve probably heard horror stories of people getting animals that they couldn’t handle. Don’t let these uncommon stories scare you away from adopting a new pet. There are many pets in adoption agencies that are ready for a warm and loving home. You just need to make sure the new pet you meet is right for you. To help with this, we’ve put together questions to ask your pet adoption agency before taking your new friend home. Questions to Ask Your Pet Adoption Agency Before committing to adopt a new animal into your home here are some questions to ask your pet adoption… Read More Continue Reading

Winter is a romantic, cozy time of year. Imagine sitting by a warm fireplace, sipping on hot cocoa while fluffy white snow turns your town into a magical playground. We all know the reality of the next day, though. Snowplows empty the streets and salt covers the sidewalks. This reality hardly makes it into Hallmark movies. Winter is a wonderful time of year, but it’s also a time where you must work extra hard to protect yourself and your dog. DIY winter paw balm for your dog can make the difference between enjoying the outdoors and hating them. DIY Winter Paw Balm for your Dog One way to keep your… Read More Continue Reading

Dogs are a subspecies of wolf – Gray wolf (Canis lupus), if you want to get specific. Along with cats, dogs are the most domesticated breeds of animals in the world. For over 12,000 years, dogs have lived with humans as protectors, hunting companions, and friends. So, what’s changed in all this time? Do dogs resemble their wolf ancestors? Grey Wolves: Where It All Began According to Britannica, “The dog evolved from the gray wolf into more than 400 distinct breeds. Human beings have played a major role in creating dogs that fulfill distinct societal needs. Through the most rudimentary form of genetic engineering, dogs were bred to accentuate instincts… Read More Continue Reading

There are so many articles written about how to bring home your new pet. How to dog proof your home is of huge concern if you’ve never had a dog at home before. Expanding your family by bringing a dog home is also a concern but is a great cause for joy. But what about when you bring home a new baby? Many have wondered about how to introduce a dog to a baby, and rightly so. It may a new experience for many, especially if it is your first dog or your first child. In this article, we discuss how to introduce your dog to a baby and steps… Read More Continue Reading

Some years ago, I had a handsome furry friend name Chance. He was a great dog.  So loving and loyal and a great protector. For some reason I decided at some point to change the brand or kind of food he was eating.  Before long I noticed that he was chewing and scratching the top of his tail where his tail met his body.  He had not done this before. I bought cremes and skin soothing ointments thinking perhaps his skin was just dry. Though the cremes and ointments may have provided some temporary relief, the chewing and scratching continued and I could tell it was very uncomfortable for Chance. … Read More Continue Reading

How to Keep Your Dog Calm During a Thunderstorm Is your dog afraid of thunderstorms? When those dark clouds roll in, does your precious pooch begin to pace, pant or cling to you? Does he hide in the closet or jam himself in any little space he can fit into? Some dogs can even go into a panic and feel like the world is coming in on them. In severe cases, they may chew through drywall, chew up the carpet or even try breaking through a window. Not to worry, this situation can be remedied. Let’s explore the possible causes, and talk about how to keep your dog calm during… Read More Continue Reading

Snapchat, the popular photo messaging app, as released new filters for cats! Surely, we’re living in the future. Even your cats can take selfies with Snapchat’s advanced face and object recognition. Last year, the app began moving away from just face recognition to start recognizing sports equipment and food. The app suggests custom filters depending on what the user is photographing. This extended to certain dog breeds, and today it extends to cats too. Silly and Shareable Augmented reality is the next thing in photography, and Snapchat makes it silly and ultra-shareable. Cat lovers are into taking photos for their fur-babies anyway, but now Snapchat offers filters with their Cat… Read More Continue Reading