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July 13, 2021
Puppy Proofing Tips: How to Keep Puppies Safe
Puppy Proofing Tips: How to Keep Puppies Safe
Last summer, about the same time as Bravo’s cancer diagnosis, a stray puppy showed up. Shadow answered prayers we didn’t know we made. Sometimes God answers prayers in advance. So we once again needed to puppy proof the house. When we … Continue reading →
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July 9, 2021
Why Do Cats Hate Vacations? Does My Cat Hate Me for Leaving?
Why Do Cats Hate Vacations? Does My Cat Hate Me for Leaving?
You’ve had the most wonderful vacation ever, and can’t wait to get home to the fur kids. Maybe you left them in the care of a pet sitter or boarding facility. You felt your cat wouldn’t enjoy vacationing with you … Continue reading →
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Food Obsessed Pets and Why Pets Gobble Food
Food Obsessed Pets and Why Pets Gobble Food
Do your pets gobble food? Are they pushy around the food bowl? Food aggression in cats (rare) and dogs (more common) can be a problem. But food obsessed pets happen for a variety of reasons. Pet Eating Behaviors Vary When … Continue reading →
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July 2, 2021
Why Cats Sleep So Much? Do Your Cats Sleep Under the Bed?
Why Cats Sleep So Much? Do Your Cats Sleep Under the Bed?
Do your cats sleep under the bed? Cats sleep a lot, often in unusual places. In fact, kitties sleep two-thirds-of their life away, up to 16 hours each day. That’s more than any other mammal, except for the opossum and … Continue reading →
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June 28, 2021
Heart-to-Heart About Dog Heartworms & Mosquitoes
Heart-to-Heart About Dog Heartworms & Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes swarm these days when I work in the garden. I worry about dog heartworms with the increase of these buggy pests. Are your dogs protected? I hate mosquitos not only because they’re itchy aggravation, but these nasty vampires spread … Continue reading →
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June 24, 2021
Dog Hunting Behavior & How to Control Canine Prey Drive
Dog Hunting Behavior & How to Control Canine Prey Drive
That pooch on your lap or sleeping by your feet doesn’t need to hunt to eat. Well fed dogs hunt better than hungry dogs, too, because hunger doesn’t trigger canine prey drive. The sound, scent, or sight of moving critters … Continue reading →
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June 23, 2021
Fearful Fido? Know the Signs of Dog Fear, Anxiety, and Stress (FAS)
Fearful Fido? Know the Signs of Dog Fear, Anxiety, and Stress (FAS)
June is Pet Anxiety Awareness Month. Do you have a fearful Fido? Do you need help with the fireworks and loud thunderstorms happening this time of year that make dogs scared? I wanted to share some resources for recognizing and … Continue reading →
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June 21, 2021
Work Goes To the Dogs & Cats: PSI’s Take Your Pet To Work Week!
Work Goes To the Dogs & Cats: PSI’s Take Your Pet To Work Week!
Today, it’s PSI’s TAKE YOUR CAT TO WORK DAY! At my house, every week is Take Your Pet to Work Week. This year, it falls on June 21-25, with the CATS’ day on Monday, and the DOGS’ day on Friday. … Continue reading →
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June 20, 2021
How Pets Drink
How do your pets drink? Do your pets drink from toilets? I found these videos and they were just too good not to share! I’ve written before about why they choose to slurp from that “porcelain thrown” but not the … Continue reading →
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June 19, 2021
How Cats Hunt: Feline Hunting Behavior Explained
How Cats Hunt: Feline Hunting Behavior Explained
Is your kitty a “mighty hunter?” How does your cat hunt and what kind of big game does s/he capture? I’ve written about gift-bearing cats before to explain the whole idea behind why Sheba leaves mousy offerings just for you, … Continue reading →
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