Author: Joseph Abbott
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Destructive Dog Behavior
Coming home to see fresh cupcakes spilled on the kitchen floor, or trash strewn throughout the living room, makes you want to ask “why do dogs do what they do?” The moment the accident is discovered and you address the culprit about his bad behavior, dogs tend to run away and hide, or wear their…
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How to Remove Urine Stains with Home Products
Every pet has an accident from time to time, whether it is a puppy being potty trained, or an aging cat suffering from kidney disease. Whatever the case may be, finding a puddle of odorous urine is certainly an odious discovery. Fortunately, there are a number of waste-removal methods that will eradicate evidence of unsightly…
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How to Keep Your Dog From Running Away
Before social media and the internet revolutionized our world, telephone poles, bulletin boards, and street corners would be littered with “LOST DOG” posters. With the amount of runaway domestic pets on the streets, the shelters and rescue homes are overwhelmed and in need of relief. Instead of contributing to the problem, avoid losing your beloved…
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The Brightest and Best: Top Ten Smartest Dog Breeds
Not every pet owner looks for the most intelligent breed when searching for a companion. Sometimes it is enough to swoon over the adorable features of a snuggly Pug face, or the giant size of a fluffy St. Bernard. But there are those who prefer to know which breeds are the quickest thinkers, with the…
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Why Do Dogs Run Away?
It’s frustrating to come home and see that the fence hole you blocked up has been torn through, and your pup is on the loose. Even if an owners learns how to STOP the dog from running away, and what to do IF your dog escapes, many people are unsure why their well-loved pets are…
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Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease: Symptoms & Treatments
The lengthy term “feline lower urinary tract disease” (FLUTD) describes all manner of ailments that involve the urinary tract. This manifests as bladder inflammation, bacterial cystitis, urolithiasis (urinary stones), bladder tumors, or life-threatening urethra obstruction. There are also several other terms for the disease, such as feline cystitis, or feline urologic syndrome (FUS), etc. Unfortunately…
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Dealing with Pet Diabetes
One of the unfortunate results of having high percentages of obese domestic pets in America, is that many of these animals develop diabetes. When the body does not produce enough insulin, the cells become glucose deficient and the blood glucose rises to an unhealthy level. Both cats and dogs can be diagnosed with this insulin…
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Pet Owner’s First Aid Kit
Animals are prone to accidents and mistakes which often put them in harm’s way, resulting in scrapes, bruises, infections and sick tummies. Whether you are taking a vacation up to the mountains, or simply want to be ready for any disaster, many pet parents find peace of mind by having a pet-centric First Aid Kit…
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Adoption: When it’s Time To Give Up Your Pet
Nobody ever plans to give up their beloved cat or dog; but for some unfortunate pet owners, there comes a time when it is necessary to put the pet up for adoption. If you find yourself in a sticky situation and are not sure if it is the right decision to give up your animal,…