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...

Happy Turkey Day

No matter where you are in the world, there’s some kind of a celebration of thanks, and  every country has different traditional “Thanksgiving” foods. It doesn’t really matter where you are, there’s a safe way to share Thanksgiving food with pets… and a not safe...

Keeping Your Pet Safe in the Kid’s Playroom

No, this is not a holiday shopping guide or even a holiday shopping avoidance guide!    This is a pet safety guide.    It was inspired by a question about someone’s dog who ate her daughter‘s crayons.    Fortunately, crayon eating just leads to multicolored poop....

Should I Buy an Elevated Dish for My Dog?

You’ve seen these right? They come in really pretty stands? Very well decorated. Gives you the idea that it’s going to help you keep the floor clean.   And the company selling them want you to think that it’s going to reduce your risk of bloat in your dog. Or maybe it...

How (and Why) to Research Any Medication Your Pet Is Prescribed

We live in a time where information is at our fingertips. So when your pet is prescribed a medication—any medication—please take a moment to look it up. And don’t just search for side effects in pets. Look up the side effects in humans too. . Why? . Because humans can...

Surgical Beautification in Dogs and Cats

Gunny here.  . I’ve been doing a little relaxing, visiting with my dog and cat friends, and catching up on my research.  I like to watch YouTube videos about history and the origin of things when I’m not visiting friends.  . A friend recently asked me about what I...

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