Why Does Your Dog Howl?
Training
A howl is a normal part of the canine communication repertoire, but some dog breeds howl more than others. The Northern types such as Alaskan Malamutes even use a typical “woo-woo” happy howl in conversation between each other and human family members.
Help Kittens Have Happy Vet Visits
Kittens & Puppies
Starting life with a kitten is an adventure for both of you. And the first big hurdle the two of you may face as you navigate your life together is the visit to the veterinarian. How it goes can determine the path of your new pet’s health care throughout her life. The goal of Fear […]
Help Newly Adopted Kittens Overcome Fear
Kittens & Puppies, Shelter Animals, Training
Many an owner of a newly adopted kitten has become concerned when the new family member is found hiding under the sofa rather than coming out to play. This is especially true if the kitten seemed bold, social, and playful at the shelter, foster’s home, or the home where she was born. The Causes of […]
5 Ways To Help Your Cat Remain Comfortable In Old Age
Senior Pets
If you’re lucky, your cat will live to a ripe old age. These days, it’s not uncommon for cats to live to be anywhere from 16 to 20 years old. And while it’s great to have our beloved kitties around for that long, it also means we will see them struggle with the challenges of […]
7 Ways To Help Senior Dogs Stay Safe And Feel Good
Senior Pets
Life can be a bit tricky for senior dogs. They don’t hear as well as they used to, and sometimes they don’t see that well, either. Arthritis can cause pain in their joints, too. All this can lead to anxiety in older dogs, who don’t feel as able to get along in life as well […]
10 Tips To Safely Handle A Fearful Injured Dog
Fears & Anxieties, Health
Your dog has been injured or you come across a dog who has been hit by a car or sustained some other injury. A dog who is hurt can be fearful. What’s the best way to proceed? When it comes to handling an injured, fearful dog, take the advice of Leni Kaplan, DVM: less is […]
Brain Drain? How To Recognize and Manage a Dog’s Cognitive Decline
Senior Pets
If your senior dog seems to be a little forgetful these days, has started howling at what seems like nothing, and behaves fearfully in situations that were never traumatic for him in the past, he may be undergoing some age-related cognitive decline. Yes, dogs can develop what’s called canine cognitive disorder—sort of a doggie version […]
Condition Your Dog To Prevent Weekend Warrior Syndrome
Exercise & Enrichment
One of the reasons many people love having dogs is because they are built-in exercise buddies. Most dogs are never going to tell you that they’d rather skip the walk, run, or hike today; in fact, they are usually the ones who insist on going and get us off our behinds and out doing something. […]
Hospice Helps Dogs and Humans Cope With End of Life
Senior Pets
It’s hard to think about, especially if your dog is currently healthy, but one day he—and you—will be facing the end of his life. Or maybe your dog is dealing with a disease right now that will ultimately take his life. In some cases, medical treatment can help for a time, but if that is […]
9 Tips To Housetrain Your Puppy Or Adult Dog
Training
Sharing living space with our dog friends is a natural extension of pets being an integral part of the family. But what doesn’t feel natural is walking across the carpet and feeling your feet squishing into a pile of poo or your socks soaking up moisture from a puddle of urine on the floor. Likewise, […]
