Memorial Day Pet Tips
Happy Memorial Day! With summer finally here, now is a good time to share some pet safety tips, courtesy of Pet Health Network. Foods like grapes, raisins and chocolate is poisonous to dogs. Xylitol is a natural sugar substitute that is also poisonous to dogs and is found in many products including candy, mints, gum […]
In Memoriam
One of the most challenging parts of being a pet care professional is that fact that you will eventually be faced with having to say goodbye to a cherished and beloved companion animal. You might think this is something only veterinarians and their staff have to face or perhaps people who work in the field […]
10 Ways To Calm Your Cat
Cats can be an enigma of intelligence, sensitivity and perceptiveness. It is such traits that make them endearing and lovable pets. Cats are also very much creatures of habit and to a certain extent, even routine. Cats can also become stressed and/or scared by a wide variety of things including a trip to the vet, […]
Inspiration
Happy New Year!!! Now that I have caught my breath from the busy holiday season, I thought it would be a good time to get back to basics. Renewal and resolutions seem to top everyone’s list at the start of a new year. With that in mind, I decided some inspirational messages would be a […]
Tax Reform And Dogs?
An interesting article caught my attention the other day. The story was really about tax reform from a certain political point of view told in a humorous way with pet owners as the backdrop of the idea. This column is not about the economic or political merits of the story, but rather a discussion of […]
In Memoriam
As many throughout the world today celebrate the holiday of Halloween on this All Hallows Eve in anticipation of All Saints Day, I felt now would be a good time to remember the wonderful animals that have recently gone before us across the Rainbow Bridge. Let us remember these amazing creatures that brought so much […]
Giving Your Cat Pills
Administering pills to your feline companion animal is one of the most challenging tasks a pet owner can face. It is one of the most challenging things a pet sitter can face as well. Dogs tend to be far easier as they are more apt to eat just about anything that tastes good whether it […]
Birdbrain
Time Magazine recently published an intriguing story about the cognitive skills of birds. Although the article starts with a riveting trial in which a bird witnessed a murder, its primary aim was to highlight bird intelligence research. Today’s narrative will also begin with the murder case, but in a much more paraphrased, abbreviated and less […]
Summer Days
Before the sunny summer days of July transition into the hot summer days of August, I thought now was a good time to end my writing hiatus. Instead of penning an animal advice or animal interest article like usual, I decided to provide something hopefully a little more fun. In case anyone was wondering why […]
Donkeys: A Dog You Can Ride
Are donkeys just slower, stubbier horses or are they something more? Many in the U.S. may believe this to be true and while the number of horse lovers far exceeds that of donkey enthusiasts, the truth is a bit more nuanced. Donkeys are not only an entirely separate species, but they also have attributes that […]
