Category: Dogs & Cats
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How to Train Your Dog to Deal with Frightening Noises
To a dog, loud noises can be a nightmare of fear. Many dogs are tragically scared by thunderstorms. Similar fears develop to other noises such as fireworks, cap guns, whips, and gunshots, nailing guns and many other loud noises. When scared by noises, dogs will do all they can to either get comfort, or to […]
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The Best Houseplants That are Safe for Cats and Dogs
The unfortunate truth is that a lot of common plants are toxic to both cats and dogs. Pets that consume some plants may experience convulsions, tremors, or even worse effects that are toxic, including death. We asked Judy Morgan, a veterinarian in New Jersey, for her recommendations on how to choose houseplants that won’t hurt […]
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6 Steps to Use When Introducing a Cat to a Dog
Getting or adopting new pet can be such a fun and exciting experience, but if you already have one, you need to be careful. When introducing a new pet to an existing pet, it is essential to have expectations that are based on reality. This article lists the six things to keep in mind when […]
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How Much Each Dog Breed Sheds
How much a dog sheds is one of the factors that needs to be considered when it comes to owning them. Listed below are dog breeds listed from the ones that shed very little to the ones that shed a lot. Non-Shedding Dogs Dog breeds that shed very little are known as hypoallergenic dogs. They […]
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What to Do if Your Dog Swallows a Nonfood Item
Research has revealed that swallowing nonfood items may be more common among English bull terriers than other dogs. A study in the Journal of Small Animal Practice is looked at which dog breeds are more likely to come into a veterinary hospital with swallowed objects obstructing their gastrointestinal tract. The study also helped to determine […]
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Why Catnip can Affect Your Cat
That cats go crazy over catnip is no secret. Did catnip get its name because cats are so nuts over it, or did they fall for the oldest marketing ploy in the world? Strangely enough, not all cats are wild for catnip, and many have a tolerance for it and get bored after 15 minutes, […]
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How George Washington Returned a Dog to its Owner in the Middle of the Revolutionary War
It turns out the George Washington was a big animal lover, especially dogs. And back when The Revolutionary War was fought, it was common for soldiers to take dogs with them. Washington brought his, as did the opposing British general, William Howe. In October 1777, during the Battle of Germantown in Pennsylvania, Howe’s dog got […]
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What it Means When Your Cat Looks at you With His Mouth Open and More
Cats are known to give their owners some odd looks and body movements. Listed below are 5 looks and body movements your cat will give you and what they mean. The Gape Your cat gets a far-away look, allows the bottom jaw to drop, and looks as if it’s grimacing in pain. What he’s doing […]
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How to Teach Your Dog to Sit Pretty in 6 Easy Steps
Sit Pretty is a trick that’s sure to warm anyone’s heart. Few sights are sweeter to behold than a playful pooch raising his two front paws as though to beg for your affections. What I enjoy most about teaching this trick is that almost every breed of dog can master it in a relatively short […]
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How the Loss of a Tail Affects A Cat and More
A cat’s tail is obviously there for a reason. The tail is used for balance like how a tightrope walker uses a long pole. If the cat is walking along a narrow ledge or fence and decides to peer over in one direction, he automatically moves his tail in the opposite direction. However, cats compensate […]