pet care
When a Cat Gets “Hissed” Off!
Party Marty, the in-the-know-cat, is back on the scene! Hey! Happy Friday! I have such a busy day ahead. I have to lounge over there, …
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Top 10 Reasons Pets End Up In Shelters
The August issue of Your Dog newsletter features information from a survey conducted by PetHealth Inc. that shows the real reasons pets …
Continue ReadingYour Dog Might Not Be Only One Using The Doggy Door
It seems burglars are getting more creative….or desperate, all the time. An Associated Press article written last week described a …
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Walking the Dog: How Far Should You Go?
Jessie, the fabulously fit canine: Hi, there! Happy Friday! The weather has cooled down into the 80s where I live and it is nice to finally …
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Texas Requiring Licensing For Dog And Cat Breeders
Beginning September 1, Texas dog and cat breeders must be licensed to operate in Texas. In order to be termed a dog or cat breeder, a …
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Are You Satisfied With Pet-Friendly Travel Options?
I read an article today from AskYourTargetMarket.com (AYTM) quoting results from a recent survey of 256 pet owners. The results …
Continue ReadingIKEA “Dog Parking”: On the Right Track, But Still Needs Some Work
I read an article written by Allie Walker from PSFK about the IKEA store in Berlin and its new dog parking concept. Only guide dogs are …
Continue ReadingAccidents Happen! Eliminate Pet Odors Naturally
Party Marty, the hip, friendly and oh-so-cool cat who only puts his nose in the air when foul odors abound! You have pets. You have well-trained pets. You may also have pets that, well, have accidents inside on occasion. You have pets…you have smells. It’s a fact of life. We have a few doggie friends […]
Continue ReadingKeep Your Pets Safe from Wildlife Predators!
The Spirit of Bo, the departed cat not of our earthly existence but still in our midst: There are lots of amazing walking trails in the city in which my human lives. Tons of them. People are out in force walking, running or cycling on them. They are great places to walk dogs, too. However, […]
Continue ReadingTracheal Collapse In Toy Breed Dogs
Toy breed dogs, particularly Chihuahuas, Toy Poodles, Pomeranians and Yorkies are especially prone to collapse of the trachea. The condition usually appears in dogs age six or older, with those overweight dogs at very high risk. Tracheal collapse occurs because the rings of the trachea, which should be C-shaped, don’t have normal rigidity. Because of […]
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