Author: Joseph Abbott
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Most Difficult to Train Dog Breeds
For every pet owner who swears they had no trouble training their dog, there will be 4 or 5 others who disagree with them. Training a dog is certainly the responsibility of the pet owner or handler, therefore some pets will be more well-mannered than others, regardless what breed they are. Still, we have found…
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5 Signs It Is Time To Change Your Dog’s Food
When it comes to pet food, there are some basic rules to be aware of to ensure that your dog is getting the nutrition he needs. Puppies require different nutrients than senior dogs do, just as an underweight rescue dog should not be on the same diet as an obese pet. Dogs might also develop…
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Dogs VS Cats: Who Loves Their Humans More?
Most people are of the opinion that cats are more reserved and dogs more expressive in their affections. While canine companionship certain does seem to involve more slobbery puppy kisses than what cats are willing to give, make no mistake, felines are a devoted and loving species. Here is a fair face off about which…
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Why Cats Love to Scratch
If there is one behavior that consistently exists in cats, it is the love of scratching. Whether they are brand new kittens testing out their strength, adult cats staying fit and agile, or senior cats stretching sore backs after hours of napping, all felines love to scratch. This is not an arbitrary habit, but one…
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Tips For Adopting Senior Cats
Chasing an adolescent cat around, or fearing that a tiny kitten will get into trouble around your home often requires more stress, energy and time than people are willing to give. Most of us dream about having easy-going pets that are neither too demanding, too emotionally needy, or too time-consuming to care for. This is…
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How Dogs Teach Kids To Share
“Sharing is caring” has an almost nauseatingly familiar ring to it. Children are told from an early age all about their responsibility to share, and think about another person’s needs. It is one thing to be told to do something, and quite another to have someone bring those qualities out in a natural way. Scientific…
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Indoor Exercises for Dogs
Dogs love to play outside, but what do you do when that is not an option? Perhaps the weather has been particularly bad, or the backyard is being re-landscaped, forcing the fun to stay inside. The good news is, as long as you have a decently spacious room to romp around in, there should be…
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Cats That Love to Scratch and Climb
There is no doubt, cats are enthusiastic climbers and scratchers. Whether it is their carpeted furniture, the side of the couch, your curtains, or that imported rug from India; these animals are all about using their paws and claws. There are many reasons why cats enjoy and need to scratch; here are some visual aids…
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Feline Foul Play : The Most Common Cat Injuries
Felines in general are subdued creatures. They don’t walk, they tread. They don’t lollop, they glide; all their motions express serene agility and grace. It is hard to imagine that cats would have anywhere near the same likelihood for injuries as their lumbering and enthusiastic canine counterparts. While dogs might take the lead when it…
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Are Sticks Dangerous For Dogs?
Rawhide, bones, sticks, and rubber balls –all these are typical items you might find a dog happily chomping away on. We play fetch with Frisbees, tennis balls and sticks without giving too much thought to the idea that the item of choice might be dangerous for a pup. Many of these popular chew toys actually…