Pets Animals

Busy Schedule? What You Can Do To Help Your Feline Family Member Through Your Absence

Adding a cat to your family can bring a lot of joy to the household, but it can also complicate things if you're not home often or if you like to travel. If you have a feline friend or are considering adding one to your family, there are options that'll help keep your kitty cared for while not limiting your ability to do the things that you need and/or want to do.

Thinking Of Taking Your Canine Companion On Your Next Family Vacation? Here's Why Boarding Might Be Better

If you're like most pet owners, you probably already know that many traditional lodging options offer pet-friendly accommodations, and for this reason, you might be tempted to include your furry friend in the fun on your next family vacation. However, taking a dog along on a vacation sometimes puts an unexpected damper on things even if you're going to be staying in a pet-friendly hotel. Keep in mind that seeing new sights and having new experiences may be fun for you and the family, but your pet may find the experience overwhelming.

Lose A Loved One? Heal With A New Teacup Dog

Losing a loved one can be a surprising and emotionally-challenging situation that will trigger a broad array of emotional problems that can be very hard to manage. Some people may feel a huge hole in their life that they need to fill in some way. Thankfully, a small teacup dog may help to manage this situation in a small, but real way.  Losing a Loved One is Devastating The sudden loss of a loved one is often like a slap to the face – stunning and shocking.

5 Basic Rules Of Dog Park Etiquette

Every dog needs the opportunity to run and play, but many urban locations make it difficult for canines to safely do so. If you are lucky as a dog owner, you will have a local dog park where you can take a rambunctious pooch to burn off that extra energy. Even though these places tend to be free to roam, and some even allow dogs to be released from a leash, there are some simple etiquette rules to be followed.

An English Goldendoodle Might Be The Perfect Companion For Your Family

Choosing the right family dog takes careful consideration of your children's ages, the temperament of the dog, the grooming needs of the dog, and how much time you have to play with the dog. One dog breed you may want to consider is an English Goldendoodle. These dogs make excellent family pets. Here are some details to know. The Dog Is Parts English Golden Retriever And Poodle English Goldendoodles are part English golden retriever and part poodle.

4 Signs That Lump On Your Pet's Skin Needs Medical Care

It is common for small little bumps to appear on your pet's skin. Not every small bump or lump means you to take your pet to the animal hospital or the veterinary's office. However, there are some bumps that warrant going to the vet to get them checked out. Sign #1: Fast Growing Bump If your pet gets a bump, and the bump grows and changes shape quickly, you need to take your pet to the vet to get the bump checked out.

Reptiles Can Be Great Pets For Kids

If your child is asking you for a pet and you think that a reptile would be best, then the next decision will be what kind of reptile. Here is helpful information on various reptiles that make good options for children. Box turtles – Box turtles can make a good choice of pet for a child. However, you want to make sure you have their living environment all set up for them before you bring one home.

Should You Board Your Dog?

If you are going to be away from home for a while, then you should consider whether keeping your dog at a boarding facility is better than keeping them home and having someone check in on them. Here is some information to make your decision a bit easier. Your dog won't be so anxious If you have a dog who gets anxious when you are gone, then being at a boarding facility may be easier on them.