pet care
Is Your Dog Your Best Friend?
A recent survey conducted by American Pulse of 4000 US dog owners uncovered some very interesting facts. Of those polled, 66.8% felt their dog was smarter than some people they knew. Although not all thought of their dog as their best friend, 87.7% of participants considered their dog a member of the family. The majority […]
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Pets Can Still Be Styling Despite the Heat!
Jessie, the dog who prefers shade to sun, with a few tips for your pet on these hot spring-into-summer days: It’s hot outside, right? And it’s probably only going to get hotter. Now while I do prefer my indoor environment, my air conditioning and the fact that Marty the cat (my humble servant!) may occasionally […]
Continue ReadingSave A Life Today
After my beloved tabby boy Bo died January of last year I didn’t know if or when I would adopt another cat. I adored Bo, and the bond we shared was so special I didn’t think there would even be a remote chance of another cat coming into my life. As luck would have it, […]
Continue ReadingPlease Don’t Touch a Cat There!
Party Marty here to dish on the tip of the day. Love cats? They will love you right back if you pet them correctly. The main rule of thumb is to let them sniff your hand first and then gently rub the palm of your hand down their back from the top of their head […]
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Aging and Our Pets: Do Feelings About Pets Change?
Last week, I read an article discussing the fact that baby boomers are changing their views on their pets as both age. Although much has been written about the benefits of pet ownership for senior citizens, there are some disadvantages too. Many senior citizens are on a very limited income, living in smaller homes and […]
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Funny Pet Video of the Week
Some humor in dealing with a serious subject, spay and neuter….
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Quick tips to reduce the allergens associated with your pets! Breathe easier!
Party Marty, here to shed some light on pets and allergies, most specifically related to dogs and cats. Hey! We know you love your pets, so don’t let those nasty allergens ruin the attraction you have to us! If you suffer from allergies related to pets, here are some helpful tips from our friends at […]
Continue ReadingIs Mother’s Day Deadly to Cats? It Can Be….
Party Marty with an important warning about Mother’s Day! My buddy Bolt, the Yorkie-Poo, just called me to let me know that one of the humans in his house bought the other human some stargazer lilies for Mother’s Day. The clerk at the store asked the person, “Do you have cats?” He asked why and […]
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Five Reasons To Get A Pet Bird
As I wrote earlier in the week, birds are the third most popular pet choice in the US. Below are five reasons birds may be a good pet choice for you: They can talk! Even though we often think we know what our pets are trying to say to us, with a bird there’s no […]
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Exercises that are “ABs”-olutely Great for You and Your Cat!
Party Marty, the suave and sophisticated cat, checking out his profile in the mirror: Not bad. Not bad at all. Those winter months were not too hard on this bod! However, I bet there are some fat cats out there who could stand a bit of old-fashioned exercise before swim suit season is in full […]
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