More than likely, your pet has been fond of being the center of attention, and making room for someone else to share the spotlight will require some extra effort on your part and other family members. Having a plan for the new pet in your home will make the change easier for everyone, while helping to avoid possible conflicts between the animals.

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Jealous Pets: What to Consider Before Making Household Changes

Cats are notorious for being sassy and unpredictable… just when you think you have figured them out, they do something out of character and you’re back to square one. Many people assume that unusual cat behavior is due to aggression, but this may not always be the case. However, it can be irritating nonetheless, and understanding some of their behaviors can help you to deal with your cat easier.

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Nine Lives & Nine Attitudes: What Your Cat’s Behavior May Mean

Since many pet owners view their cats, dogs, and other animals as members of the family, trying to keep them feeling healthy and secure are of top importance. Most of the time, you can control the everyday factors that may cause your pet to become fearful, but sometimes there are harder to control situations that force your pet to leave his or her comfort zone. For instance, the occasional necessary trip to the vet can cause a lot of distress in many pets, but there are a few things you can do to help mitigate your pet’s anxiety.

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Visits to the Vet: What to Do for Anxious Pets

It’s almost summer, and what better time than now to hit the open road with one of your favorite companions? However, preparing your 4-legged friend for a 4-wheel adventure is a must to ensure that his health and well-being stay intact along the way. 1.      Make sure your dog is comfortable in the car. For

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Dog-Friendly Travel: Road Trip Checklist

Dogs benefit the lives of their owners quite a bit. These lovable pets are companions, play pals, and even entertainers.   As countless YouTube videos prove, people are enthralled with funny canine behavior. Some dogs seem to talk and play basketball. Others fetch far more than a stick

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The Science Behind Funny Dog Behavior

Spontaneity and animal adoption don’t mix. Ensure that your household is prepared to handle the responsibilities that come with owning a cat, from feedings to cleaning the litter box. Before deciding on a particular breed, do your research! Some cats are friendlier with small children and other pets, and others may require more grooming and/or special care, so be sure to try and match your pet with your lifestyle.

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June Is Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month: 5 Tips for New Cat Owners

Spring is here, the weather is warmer and days are longer. Just like you, your pet wants to go outside and enjoy to beautiful weather. So what does this mean for your pet? For starters, ticks, fleas, allergies, and a greater risk of injury. You and your pet will be spending much more time outside so it is only natural that more troubles will occur.

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Spring Health for Your Pet

Similar to humans, animals have difficulty regulating their own blood sugar due to insufficient insulin production, the hormone responsible for lowering blood glucose. Left untreated, diabetes can lead to serious health conditions such as blindness, muscle weakness, malnutrition and dehydration and can even lead to coma and death.

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Diabetes on the Rise in Pets

Recently due to the abundance of dogs in shelters and kennels, many singles and families have been purchasing older dogs from such places. However, it can be hard to try and “teach an old dog new tricks”, especially when they are urinating and defecating around your home, but with some common practices it can be done. First and foremost, you must make sure that your new pet doesn’t have any medical conditions which would cause your new dog to have accidents in the house, like incontinence.

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Old Dog, New Tricks? – How to Housetrain Older Dogs

Heat stroke is a life threatening issue for both humans and pets. As humans we can shed layers of clothes to stay warm this is not the case for pets. Imagine not being able to shed your winter clothes on a hot summer day, and you could only cool yourself by panting, to say the least it would be difficult to stay cool. Recognizing the signs of heat stroke in your pet is crucial.

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Heat Stroke in Pets