Health and Psychological Benefits of Bonding with a Pet Dog
A pet dog can improve your mental and physical health. On January 29, 1908 an article appeared in The New York Times reporting the decision of a military tribunal concerning one Colonel Deems and his dog Riley. According to the article “The Retiring Board in solemn conclave has decided that the Colonel’s fondness for the […]
Learn how to pick the best toys for your cat
Play is a vital activity… not only for kittens. but for adult cats, too! Cats are athletic creatures with amazing strength and agility. Nature made them into perfect machines for leaping, jumping and dashing. Just because your house kitty doesn’t have real prey to chase doesn’t mean they can’t act out their inner predator. […]
4 Reasons Why Puppies Need Toys
1.Toys provide mental stimulation 2.Toys can calm and settle 3.Toys can enhance training 4.Toys can build the human/dog bond I remember when dog toys were limited to balls, squeaky rubber toys and maybe a Frisbee™. Visit any pet supply store on the ground or online today and prepare to be overwhelmed with the vast variety […]
Types of dog toys
Why do Dogs Need Toys? Before dogs were domesticated, they didn’t use – or need – toys, as they had plenty to occupy themselves with, like finding food, staying alive and safe and maintaining order within the pack. Nowadays dogs don’t need to hunt, aren’t in danger very often and they have a set place […]
Why Dogs Need Toys
Why dogs need toys: dogs need toys to provide mental stimulation, allow for appropriate chewing, and serve as important tools in behavior modification. Toys are mentally and physically stimulating and assist in fulfilling a dog’s emotional and physical needs. Even though dogs today are primarily bred as companion pets, they still need something to do. In […]
How to take care of cats in winter
Cats in winter, like humans, are affected by the change of temperature. Dr Maria Grazia Calore, veterinary doctor and expert in pet behaviour, explains the physical and behavioural changes that we could see in our domestic feline when the cold weather sets in. Brrr, it’s freezing! Some breeds of cats have a naturally thicker […]
Winter Do’s & Don’t
We seem to be inundated on social media with stories from the States of dogs being locked in hot cars while their owners go shopping. These articles are all over Facebook, just the latest being the sad story of Waldo, who was found dead in his owner’s car from heat exhaustion, while she spent a […]
4 Tips To Help Your Senior Dog This Winter
It’s finally fall, which means winter is just around the corner. If you’re the doting parent of a senior dog, you may know that the chilly temperatures can be hard on him, and wonder what you can do to help. In the words of Dr. Selmer: “Like me, as our dogs get older, the winters […]
15 Winter Care Tips For Your Dog
Does your dog love the winter or would she rather cuddle up on the couch under a cozy blanket? Either way, you should be prepared to protect her when she ventures out into the elements. Winter care tips for your dog are important to keep her safe this season. Many dog owners live with the […]
10 Things You May Not Know About Military Dogs
Dogs in the military struggled to earn their recognition as heroes, and now that they have we’d like to pay tribute by sharing some facts you may not know about these hard working canines. 1. Dogs have been in combat with US soldiers during every major conflict, but they were not officially recognized until […]