Top 10 eye problems in dogs and cats
Take a look at the most common eye problems that effect our animal companions. Often, people are surprised by the number of different eye diseases…
Day: September 12, 2010
Cat training — an interview with animal behaviorist Bash Dibra
Cat training is a tricky business. To learn more about how to overcome this difficult challenge, we spoke to animal behaviorist Bash Dibra. My friend Sharon…
Teaching your dog when to stop barking
Barking dogs in themselves are not the problem. The problem is when, where, and how long the dog barks. Here’s how to handle his excessive…
Animals at work
It’s off to work we go…with our animal companions! After her last dog died, Susanne really wanted another one, but kept putting it off because…
Incontinence in animals
Gain a better understand of urinary incontinence and learn what you can do to help your animal companion. A common problem in older dogs and…
Becoming a dog or cat foster parent
Animal Foster parents are changing the world one homeless animal at a time. For the last four years, Lobo, a five-year-old Australian Shepherd, and Chrissy,…
What to do if you’re allergic to your pets
According to one study from the University of British Columbia, nearly 80% of people who are allergic to pets refuse to give up their animals,…
Disc dog — a high-flying event
Does your dog enjoy playing frisbee? He might be a good candidate for disc dog — a new canine sport that’s really taken off. When…
The latest on H1N1 in dogs
The flu virus that swept the world in 2009, afflicting animals as well as humans, has the potential to combine with other bugs to form…
Health checklist for cats
Is your cat’s health as good as it could be? This checklist will help you figure it out. Cats tend to hide discomfort well, so…
Can your cat’s purr heal?
Believe it or not, your cat’s purr has the potential to heal you on a physical level! Let’s take a closer look at this underrated feline…
Spending the holiday season with pets
Follow these helpful tips to ensure a happy, healthy holiday season…for you and your animal companions! The holiday season has arrived! It’s exciting, it’s busy…
