While green products are often seen as an ethically superior shopping choice, they are also often seen as of inferior quality. Petco is trying to q... Read More
So you have a dog and you want to treat her to some of her favorite treats. But the pet store is far away and those treats are so expensive. How about trying some homemade treats?
Here are three easy recipes even a novice cook can make.
Carrot Cheese Puffs
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese - shredded
-1 jar baby food - carrots (ti...Read More
As the weather starts to get warmer and draw summer closer, it is a great time to start thinking about flea and tick protection.
We will be spending more time outside with our pets in the following weeks and months. Unfortunately, what happens outside does not always stay outside. Those pesky little fleas and ticks love to hitch a ride on ou...Read More
If you are one of the growing number of dog owners considering a holistic approach to your dog’s health and wellness, you may have some questions. For example, what are the best kinds of dog foods? Is there really a benefit in a holistic diet over a traditional diet? Will a holistic diet and wellness plan cost a lot of money? Does a holist...Read More
It can be frustrating trying to figure out what you should and should not be giving your dog to eat and nibble on. Veterinarians tell you not to give your dog raw or cooked bones since they can splinter, but the bones in the pet store can be loaded with bacteria and germs. It seems the only other option is the Nylabone type treats, but tho...Read More
If your dog is constantly itching his or herself, it could be an indication that there is something wrong. From fleas to allergies, there are many possible causes that could lead to the itching. The good news is that there are as many remedies to alleviate the itching as there are causes.
For some more information on dog skin problems, ...Read More
A pet boarding facility is the best place for your pets since there is lots of room to play, a chance to make new friends and fun activities to take part in on a daily basis. Pet boarderservices really are the best options when you have to leave your pet for a few days or weeks. If you want your pets to have a party while you are awa...Read More
Winter is a magical time for those of us who live in snowy areas. It can be incredibly relaxing to watch the snow gently fall to the Earth while sipping some hot cocoa with one hand and petting the dog with the other.
On the other hand, winter can also be a very uncomfortable time for us and our pets. The dry climate and lowered humidit...Read More
Pet stores and websites pay a lot of attention to green, eco-friendly ideas for dog and cat owners, but there’s scant info on eco-trends for aquarists. Tropical fish owners who want to maintain a healthy ecologically safe tank for their pets and help the environment on a larger scale can do so in a number of ways.
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If your cat is skittish, finicky or prone to health problems, even the most pristine brand of store-bought holistic cat food may not be adequate for his needs. A homemade diet tailored to a cat’s individual temperament is often preferable to commercial products. Preparing homemade meals for your cat doesn’t take that much extr...Read More
Pack up your dog and binoculars and let’s go bird watching in St. Louis. We will be checking out five locations around town that promise the best opportunities for catching more than a glimpse of some interesting birds.
The Mississippi Flyway
The first stop is the Mississippi Flyway, a central American bird watching mecca...Read More
Now that we've covered the basics of natural cat food, here are reviews of five top well-received cat food brands. Each one has garnered many positive editorial and user reviews from sites like Amazon.com, About.com. and Catinfo.org.
Of course, there’s no guarantee your cat will like these brands, since all cats have their ow...Read More
Natural cat food…is there any other kind? A survey of store shelves, even in the most conservative, big-box chain, proves that the natural pet food craze isn’t just for hippies anymore; it’s a way of life for most pet owners. Familiar, cheaply-produced brands like Meow Mix and Friskies are available in a pinch a...Read More
Dogs and cats do not sweat like humans do. However, they do create oils and fats that are excreted from the skin that help to keep their fur clear of dirt and foreign objects. Washing pets with grease fighting shampoos is sometimes thought to be more of a danger to healthy pets than a help.
The benefits of oils and fats
Dogs and cats ...Read More
Did you know that dogs paws can actually be burnt by hot sidewalks and pavement? It’s true. So, not only do dog owners have to worry about dehydration and heat exhaustion in their dogs during the summer, they also have to worry about paws being burned.
Lack of Warning Signs
Dogs do not sweat like humans. They cool off by evap...Read More
There is always a lot of talk about what foods you eat that you should not feed your dog. It may be easier to not give your dogs human food ever, even though that never works. Once the puppy eyes connect with your eyes, it is very hard to resist giving them just a piece of table food.
Believe it or not, there are foods that we eat that ...Read More
There aren’t very many negatives to owning a dog. Dead patches of grass is definitely one, if not the biggest one. The nitrogen in dog urine causes it to burn and kill your grass. Fortunately, there are a few tips, tricks, and techniques to combat the problem.
One option is to build a pen for the dogs to do their business in. The ...Read More
There is no question that we all love our dogs. That is why we want to keep them happy and healthy all the time. There is one problem that can be easy to overlook but has the potential to be deadly. That problem is dehydration.
Dehydration in dogs is just as important to keep in check as it is in children. The lack of water and nutrient...Read More
When it comes to oil spills, wildlife activists rely on Dawn dish soap to clean the covered animals. We have all seen pictures on TV and in the news about the ducks, otters, and other wildlife animals having the oil cleaned off of them and most of us simply think that is great.
Helping animals survive is obviously a great thing and sinc...Read More
If you can’t beat them, join them. That must be what designers over at Hollywood Franklin were thinking when they designed the Santa Monica Franklin Promenade Cat Walkway System.
The walkway is really a series of individual steps that attach to bookshelves by sliding onto the shelves, not by gluing or clipping to them. This works ...Read More
Take a look around a large pet store and you will see tons of products for pets that clean carpets, clean your pet, and take care of other messes and problems. But let’s get back to the basics and make things easy. There are four basic products that can be found at virtually any grocery store that can and will solve most of your pet&rsq...Read More
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