This is Part 1 in a 4-part series on pet adoption. Coming next: Part 2: 4 Important Decisions to Make Before Adopting a Dog Part 3: 15 Tips for Socializing Your Puppy Part 4: 6 Steps to Introduce a New Dog to Your Current Dog Bringing a furry friend into your family...
1. Rodent Poison If you have a mouse in the house, and you also have a dog, you’ll want to avoid putting mouse or rat poison out. Several chemicals commonly found in rat, mouse, and mole poisons can be deadly for dogs. Poisoning can take place directly, when a dog...
Indoor cats crave adventure. That’s because cats are not far from their wild ancestors who spent their days and nights hunting for food, defending their territories (typically up to 10 acres, much larger than our homes and apartments), and caring for young....
Can you guess which day of the year pets get lost the most? July 5. The loud booms and shrieks of fireworks (and people) scare pets and they run off and can’t find their way home. Planning ahead is the key to a more enjoyable holiday for both you and your pet. In this...
Note to readers: This is one of our most popular articles. We’ve updated it with new and more detailed information for 2023. Inappropriate urination is the leading cause of cats being surrendered to shelters. While there are a number of underlying causes, they...
Aargh! Your dog is scooting his butt on the carpet, or the grass, or even worse, the sidewalk. What in the world is that all about? It’s a pain in the butt – literally! While most dogs can reach their backend to lick at an itch or an irritation, sometimes a rougher...
