Pets age, and at a more rapid rate than humans do. While the old rule of “one human year equals seven cat years” may be simple, it isn’t a hard and fast rule by any means. In general, though, you can assume that cats aged eight or older can be considered “seniors”. However, some cats […]
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National Train Your Dog Month
Posted on January 24th, 2018 by Kathy Fitzpatric
January is National Train Your Dog Month! For many people, the holidays are when they get a new dog. Training your dog is extremely important, and for those that have never trained a dog, they will want to do some research and learn the best tactics. While it will take time and lots of patience, […]
Walking Your Dog in the Winter
Posted on December 28th, 2017 by Kathy Fitzpatric
While owning a dog is an incredibly rewarding experience, sometimes getting up early in the frigid cold to walk your dog can seem exhausting. However, keep in mind that while you can bundle up, your dog can’t wear boots, pants, a sweater, and a coat! Even when it is cold outside, you still need to […]
Tips on Adopting an Abused Dog
Posted on December 14th, 2017 by Kathy Fitzpatric
If you love animals as we do, you never want to see an animal without a forever home. Perhaps these feelings led you to adopt an animal and if so, we commend you for saving a precious life. However, adopting an abused and/or abandoned dog presents its own set of challenges, and these are not […]
Tips for Your Overweight Pet
Posted on November 30th, 2017 by Kathy Fitzpatric
The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention’s study in 2016 revealed that 53.9% of dogs and 58.9% of cats were clinically overweight. We love our pets and want the best for them, but many owners ignore weight problems or think their overweight pet looks “cute.” But overweight pets have a much higher risk for many health […]