Good dog owners are happy to deal with the possible difficulties associated with raising their pup, as the pros outweigh the cons dramatically. Your dog’s overall happiness is key in ensuring they are around as long as they can be and that they are well-tempered and properly behaved. Just like people, making sure your dog …
We all know the feeling as a pet owner when we accidentally step on our pet’s tail, get frustrated, or other accidental behaviors and we see them give us those baby eyes that make us feel terrible about it. This feeling of guilt comes on when we think we’ve accidentally hurt our pet’s feelings. Yes, …
When adopting a new puppy into the family, it can be an incredibly fun and exciting time. Fluffy, soft, excitable, and loving, puppies are some of the best pets to play with, and the rewarding nature of helping them grow with you is very much like raising a child for some people too. However, just …
As bodies age, they might have fewer things they can do. Unfortunately this is a feeling many of us know way too well. However, this does not just affect us as people but animals, too. Animals can suffer from the same types of physical ailments that our bodies may face and since they cannot express …
When you first get a new puppy, you of course are going to want to spoil them with treats to celebrate their achievements. These extra treats, scraps of human food, and so on might seem like treats for them, but could have adverse effects on their health as they mature. While breed does matter for …
Just like with people, your pets can suffer from things like joint and bone pains. Unlike people, pets are very good at hiding their discomfort to the extremes of even forcing themselves to not wince on impact. However, there are of course signs to notice in their movements and behavior that might help you recognize …
When it comes to dietary health, it is important to get all of the proper nutrition if you want to live your healthiest life. In order to do this, ingesting vitamins and minerals will improve various parts of your body, and the same can be said of your pets when you feed them these as …
Any cat owner knows the basics behind catnip – it helps relieve your cat’s stress and relax more, and puts them in a state of euphoria similar to the effects of drugs like marijuana does to humans. Both house cats and big cats in nature have been known to enjoy ingesting and rubbing themselves on …
Online, there are many videos of pets eating foods made for human consumption, and while some may be funny or cute to watch, there are some serious health side effects to these foods in both dogs and cats. However, there are some foods and drinks that seem to be perpetuated as normal for cats in …
It is well known that a proper diet is necessary in order to maintain a long life and good mental ability. However, as studies continue to show, there are more and more hidden benefits to eating a healthy diet devoid of highly processed foods and greasy or fatty foods. Most western cultures use a lot …
Throughout history, the idea of dogs being man’s best friend has proved itself multiple times over. Movies, books, and just about every other type of media have shown dogs as confidants, best friends, family, and more since people often form such tight relationships with their furry friends. Regardless of their breed, size, or looks, dogs …
Making the switch from foods is always an important stage in anyone and anything’s life. When a baby begins eating solid food or other milestones are often a way to measure growth and see firsthand change. The same is true about pets and their diets. Pets need their proper diets to ensure they receive the …
Understanding is at the heart of any relationship, whether involving family members, friends, significant others, or pets. If you cannot understand what someone or something is asking of you, then the obvious disconnect can cause problems down the road. Communication in any and every form plays a major role in later happiness and even quality …
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, we know you’re ready to see your friends and family, eat some amazing food, and spend time relaxing at home with your pets. You might even think about letting your pets in on some of the fun by giving them some of the holiday food, thinking that they’ll love it. However, …
While there are many things people like to say they know about dogs, the one that is the most common is how to measure their age. The old idea of dog aging being as simple as multiplying their age by seven has been disputed for years since not all dogs age the same way. For …
At this point in time, many people know that eating highly processed foods is not a good idea. Regardless of how cheap or easy these foods are, processed foods high in sugar, fat, cholesterol, and so on can increase the risk of poor heart health, colorectal cancer, and death when not treated properly. Unfortunately, these …
Recently, organic foods have been on the rise, both in animal foods and in human foods. As humans seem to be returning to natural-sourced foods, they are beginning to see some of the positive effects they have on their health, both mental and physical. While humans are only now becoming aware of the benefits, animals …
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Many pet owners like to think they are connected with their dog or dogs. We attribute different behaviors we have seen or read about to them and assume that they are accurate. When a dog rolls over, we like to think that it is a show of wanting attention from owners and others, that licking …
