cat Scratching

Cats are naturally driven to periodically hook their front claws into suitable surfaces and pull backwards, in order to clean the claws and remove the worn outer sheath as well as exercise and stretch their muscles. This scratching behavior seems enjoyable to the cat, and even declawed cats will go through elaborate scratching routines with every evidence of great satisfaction, despite the total lack of re Read more

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Travel Can Stress Your Dog

During summer vacation and the holiday season, many pet-sitting services experience an increase in business because pet owners do not want  their dogs to stressful traveling conditions via vehicle or plane.
So if I still bring my pet traveling by plane or car this is safe ?

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Food Alergies In Cats

What DO cats need to eat? Generally available foods are fine most of the time, but is it really what your cat needs? Even so-called “bargain” foods seem to be OK for most cats, but some cats are more sensitive than others. There are nutritional answers to everything from hairballs, to diarrhea, to chronic urinary tract infections. What is a cat lover supposed to do in these cases?

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Baby Chihuahuas and Paris Hilton

Everyone seems to be looking for information on Chihuahuas these days. The search term “Chihuahua” is the number one dog search on the Internet. Paris Hilton is always in the top 10 for celebrity searches. Paris owns a Teacup Chihuahua named “Tinkerbell”. This pet is almost becoming as famous as the owner.

Gossip has it that Paris Hilton takes this little dog on planes, in restaurants, interviews and probably even on dates. Rumor mongers state that Paris rents “Tinkerbell” a private room in hotels for over $250.00 per night. Yeah, What a dog’s life.

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Grooming Is An Important Part Of Dog Care

It is of vital importance that your pet be groomed on a regular basis. Dirt and grime can get caught in the dog hair and may cause matting and tangles, which can be difficult to get out. Most cases if bad enough they will have to be cut out. Fleas and ticks attach themselves to your dogs skin. Without proper groomer the parasites may go undetected for sometime.

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Don’t Ignore Dehydration in Dogs

Summer brings better weather, more activities with our pets and, with it, more danger of their becoming dehydrated. We would not plan a family hike or picnic without packing along water and possibly a sports drink or juice. It is equally important to take your dogs’ replacement requirements into consideration.

Any type of stress, including “good stress” like family fun leads to increased fluid loss through panting. When the ambient temperature rises, bodily fluid loss increases as well. We don’t see the loss as graphically as in species that sweat, but anyone who has mopped up after a panting, drooling, overexcited dog has some idea how fast and copious the loss can be.

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Why Does My Pet Eat Grass?

Are you concerned when your dog or cat eats grass, then throws up afterwards? You’ll probably feel relieved to know that pets eat grass because their bodies need it.

Dogs and cats have been eating grass for a long time. In fact, grass is so popular among dogs that one species, dog grass, is named after them. Dog grass is also known as couch grass and quackweed, and it grows in all but the southern-most states.

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How To Help Your Dog When It Has Had A Stroke

It may come as a shock to you to find out that your dog has suffered from a stroke. Unlike humans, when a dog has a stroke, he often won’t become paralyzed or display any of the human signs of stroke. In fact, with the right care and attention, chances are he will bounce right back within a short period after suffering from a stroke, especially if he has a little help.

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