Is the Dog Park Really a Good Idea?

As with most things in the world, there are multiple ways to look at every situation. . So let’s get into the pros and the cons of the dog park- which is very similar to the pros and cons of doggy daycare. . It is indeed socialization. If your dog plays with other...

Why Is My Dog Licking The Air?

There’s a short list- and it takes a little bit of investigation – but read through all three of these. I think you’ll be surprised on the last one! . 1) Loose teeth. . So this means that you need to look in your dog’s mouth. Look and see if the teeth are moving...

My Pet Drinks Out of the Toilet. Is This Safe?

Let’s discuss the obvious and then let’s discuss what’s not quite so obvious because ultimately the question we are all asking is this:  “Why is my pet drinking out of the toilet?“   So- would you drink water out of the toilet? Not unless it were the end of the world...

What Does a Cat in Heat Look Like?

I think we’ve all seen the cartoons of the cute little demure female cat in the house and the 15 Tom cats outside singing, loud cat songs. That’s the cartoons. It’s not quite the same.   Cats have very different cycles than humans. (Just as different as dogs are...

The Best Plans

For many, this is the season of giving, receiving, and planning for next year. And many humans received new pets this gifting season. . I was thinking about making a bunch of suggestions of neat little gifts and toys, etc. But they are going to depend on the size the...

Is “Socialization” Worth It?

We’ve heard our animals need to be socialized . Dogs and cats are better citizens when they get along with other dogs and cats.   But what are the circumstances under which this can happen?    Well, there’s doggy daycare. But animals are required to have “all of their...

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