Winter Vacation Coming? Make Sure You’re Ready with National Pet Travel Safety Day Information
January 2nd marks National Pet Travel Safety Day, a time to make a resolution to keep your dog or cat safe every time you get in the car. Do you have a winter vacation coming up? We put together some of our top tips for traveling safely with your pets. Find the right carrier Whether you’re traveling by car or air, your pet needs to be safely secured in a carrier – you wouldn’t drive without a seatbelt, so your pet shouldn’t be loose inside your car! When choosing a carrier, you want to find one that is large enough for...
Betty White: Golden Girl and animal welfare advocate
Her show business career spanned eight decades, but Betty White was an animal lover even longer than that. The remarkable nonagenarian supported a variety of animal organizations, and worked to better the lives of dogs, cats and other critters. Betty White captivated television and film audiences for 80 years. She was well known to fans of The Golden Girls – and also to the various animal organizations she supported. The prolific star’s animal work contributed to advancements in research and veterinary science, as well as animal...
How to Pet-Proof Your House for the Holidays
It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but some pet parents may have to agree to disagree. It’s not uncommon for pet parents to have a tough time decorating their home for the holidays because of their pet’s knack for getting into things they shouldn’t – Christmas decor included. We’ve put together a list of ways you can pet-proof your home so you can get into the spirit without worrying about your pet this holiday season. Be mindful of your Christmas tree A live Christmas tree is the...
How technology is improving your pet’s life
From pet cams to automated toys, here’s a look at some of the technological tools and devices that enhance the health and happiness of our dogs and cats. Technology has become such an integral part of our society that it’s hard to imagine life without it. It’s also making big waves in the pet industry, which offers a growing number of state-of-the-art tools and devices that make life easier, healthier and happier for our dogs and cats – and for us. Some of these devices, like microchips, have been around for a while;...
Watching Their Manners: How to Get Your Dog to Stop Begging
Does this scene sound familiar? You sit down at the table to eat and suddenly you sense that you’re being watched. You look down and your dog is right there, staring at you with those puppy dog eyes they know are so hard for you to resist. You do your best to ignore them, but when the whining and barking begin, you relent and give them what they’re looking for: a little snack from the table. If this is a regular occurrence in your home, you’ll be happy to know that you’re not alone – many pet parents struggle...
Chiropractic care for canine anxiety
We usually think of chiropractic care in terms of relieving pain in our dogs, but it can also have a positive effect on canine anxiety. Anxiety is your dog’s response to stress. Happiness, on the other hand, is not just a warm puppy, as the old saying goes – but a warm puppy with a normal nervous system. This article looks at how displacements in a dog’s vertebrae can affect his nervous system and contribute to anxiety; and also how chiropractic care can correct the problem. How does anxiety arise from vertebral...
Doug to the Rescue
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How to Adapt Your Home to an Aging Pet
Just like you had to make changes to your home when you brought home your puppy or kitten, you’ll have to make adjustments as your pet ages. Senior pets have different needs than their younger counterparts, much of which revolves around adapting their environment to suit their changing abilities. Fortunately, no major remodel is required, as there are countless products and accessories designed specifically for this stage of your pet’s life. Switch to a diet that supports their physical and mental health Senior pets can have...
How sustainable is your dog or cat’s lifestyle?
Your four-legged friend’s carbon “pawprint” is probably larger than you think! Here are 8 ways to make his lifestyle more sustainable. Sustainability is a hot topic these days. McGill University in Montreal defines it as “meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” When we take steps towards a more sustainable lifestyle, we also need to factor our dogs and cats into the equation, and find ways to reduce their own carbon “pawprint”. What...
Do dogs grieve?
Dogs may not experience and process grief the same way we do, but the behavioral changes that occur after a human or animal companion passes indicate they do feel a sense of loss and bereavement. Back in 1969, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross wrote the definitive book about grief, titled On Death and Dying. In it, she speaks about the universality of grief and how it’s a process we all experience when a loved one passes away. One of the key contributions of the book are the five stages of grief: denial, bargaining, anger,...
