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Hate Pesky Pet Hair? Check Out These Tips
Pets rule…you know that…but sometimes that pet hair can be somewhat of a nuisance. Cats and dogs tend to leave a hair or two here and there…on the furniture, on the floor, and on people’s clothing. So..what’s a pet owner to do? Check out these tips from marthastewart.com: If your cat or dog rests in […]
Continue ReadingCat Body Types: What Type is Your Cat?
Most of us are aware of the various human body shapes: Pear, hourglass, inverted triangle to name a few. Each type has a distinct appearance and characteristics, but did you know that there are several cat body types? Some of the main cat body types are: Cobby, Medium, Foreign and Semi-foreign, Cobby The cobby […]
Continue ReadingPet Products We Love
Etsy is a treasure trove of unique goods for us and our pets. Here are some of the great pet products I’ve purchased for my pets on Etsy: Dog Collars from TheFrenchDog I purchased the Argyle Collar for my dog J.R. and it looks great! I’ve also bought a couple of collars for dog walking clients, and […]
Continue ReadingVinegar-Natural Solution of All Sorts of Things
May is National Vinegar Month, and you will be amazed at how many different ways it can be put to use. Here are some of the ways to put vinegar to work to help pet guardians: Pest Fighter If your dog is suffering with fleas, spray, pour or dab apple cider vinegar on him, being […]
Continue ReadingDogs and Rain: Love It Or Hate It?
When it comes to dogs and rain, they either seem to embrace it or avoid going outside altogether, there doesn’t seem to be any middle ground. Brutus, an English Bulldog, is a dog walking client that isn’t overly fond of walking on sunny days. Here he illustrates the point that walks just aren’t any fun […]
Watch VideoUnusual Animal Trivia
We usually write about cats and dogs, but other animals are interesting too. Here’s some Friday animal trivia for you! Did you know: Horses communicate their moods by facial expressions. They use their eyes, nose and nostrils to show their mood Aquarium fish are the most popular pet in America. There are 12 million households […]
Continue ReadingEye Health: Learn 20/20/20 Rule From Dogs
Working at your computer for several hours a day, your eye health often suffers as a result. If you are like most people, your eyes can become strained from constantly staring at the screen. According to researchers at the Mayo Clinic, staring at a computer screen for too long you can develop what is known […]
Continue ReadingLiving Green When You Have Pets
Today is Earth Day, but there are steps we can take to make every day Earth Day. This infographic from …
Continue ReadingLandscaping With Your Pet In Mind
Now that it’s Spring, many folks are focused on landscaping. With that endeavor comes a responsibility to keep your pets safe when they roam around the yard. When landscaping our gardens and yards, it’s important to make sure our animal friends are free from harm and poisonous substances. Fertilizer And Insecticide When applying fertilizer to […]
Continue ReadingPet Facts And Trivia
Party Marty here! It’s Friday! Since I don’t feel much like working, here are some fun pet facts to lighten the mood as you go into the weekend. Pet Facts-Dogs The American foxhound is the Virginia state dog. A dog can carry half its weight comfortably in a backpack. A dog’s normal body temperature is […]
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