Bunnies and Baby Chicks-Why Pets Shouldn’t B...

Every relationship requires commitment including our relationship with pets; in fact because pets are so dependent on us for survival we have to be totally prepared to take care of them for the duration of their lifetime. Pets are considered great gifts during the holiday season and indeed they can be; but one has to be sure of the recipient’s love for animals – the media has done its bit to promote this concept of...

Top 10 iPhone Apps for Cat Lovers...

In this world there are iPhone lovers and cat lovers and then you have lovers of Apple products that also love feline beauty. For such people there exist many wonderful applications that make pet parenting an even more rewarding experience. Here we introduce you to the ten hottest iPhone applications for cat lovers that are guaranteed to repay many times over the small amount that you may have to pay for them. 1. Cat First...

Treed Cats – 10 Ways You Can Get Them Down...

We all love our pet cats to the point that we will even buy them things just to make them comfortable and happy. A lot of people are also fond of buying cat trees (or carpeted trees), it gives them pleasure to see their beloved pets climb the cat tree, scratch it, and just play with it for as long as they can. And because of that, you will think that your pet is capable of climbing the tree in your yard. Yes, cats are known...

Coprophagia in Dogs and How To Address It...

We love our dogs and they love us too. They are such wonderful pets with each animal having its own charm and quirk. But there’s one quirk in the canine species that both the pet and pet parent could surely do without. And that’s the animal’s propensity to eat feces. The scientific term for this behavior is coprophagia. Coprophagia is a natural behavioral instinct that has developed over the eons; cleanliness is one...

Best Dog Breeds for Apartment Dwellers...

Lots of people from all over the world want to have a dog for a pet. If you happen to be an apartment dweller, then there are simply some apartments that do not allow larger breeds of dogs. Now, in this article, we will help you find the right dog that will suit your habitat and is also allowed to live with you in your apartment. The following are best dog breed for apartment dwellers: The Cocker Spaniels – These are dogs...

Anal Sac (Anal Glands) Problems with Pet Cats...

Cats have two pea-sized anal sacs or glands that sit on the circumference of the anal sphincter. They are connected to the anus by means of ducts. If you can pull down the anal muscle just a bit, you should be able to see the gland openings. The sacs help the cat in marking territory; these glands are essentially scent glands and the secretions are usually released due to rectal pressure when the cat passes stool. The...

Posh Pets Rescue...

This is a guest post from Dogtime’s Road to Rescue Program. Saluting New York City’s Posh Pets Rescue. How did your organization get started? We started by rescuing one dog, a ten-year-old Chihuahua, from animal care and control. After that dog found a foster home, we rescued another and then another. Last year we rescued 550 dogs and cats. What is your mission? To rescue, rehabilitate, and find permanent...

Dog Harness – Crucial to Your Pet’s Sa...

Having an unrestrained pet dog in a moving car is a potentially hazardous scenario for all those inside the moving vehicle. A dog that is neither harnessed nor wearing a seat belt can exert tremendous pressure moving forward should the car come to a sudden stop. The impact can be bone breaking or potentially fatal for both humans and the pet. Very importantly, an unrestrained dog can be a source of distraction for the...

Fatty Acid Supplementation and Your Pet Dog...

Fatty acids are essential for maintaining your pet dog’s health. They do more than just turn the dog’s coat from dull and dry to shiny and beautiful. They are responsible for skin health, fighting swelling, maintaining joint health, and the functioning of various body functions. Omega-3 and Omega-6 are the main classes of fatty acids. Some fatty acids can be synthesized by the animal and some have to be obtained through...