Understanding Pet Safety

Seven Key Things You Need To Buy Before Your New Kitten Comes Home

3 August 2017

Adopting your first kitten is so exciting. Surely, you're awaiting the arrival of your new pet with anticipation and glee. But before your kitty comes home, you need to make a trip to the pet supply store and stock up on a few essentials. Here are the seven key things to make sure you have before your little fur ball arrives. A Litter Box Kittens usually feel most comfortable using a litter box without a cover.

Three Ways To Keep Your Kitty Busy When You're Not At Home

2 August 2017

Cats are generally seen as being more independent than dogs. Since they use a litter box and will snack on a bowl of food throughout the day, you can leave them alone for longer periods of time. However, this does not mean your cat won't get lonely. If you're away at work all day or you frequently take overnight trips, your kitty may become bored in your absence, which can lead to unwanted behaviors like shredding the curtains or urinating on your bed.

How To Make Your Dog A Service Dog Vs. A Therapy Dog

2 August 2017

Service dogs are very special dogs indeed. They are trained to do dozens of tasks that their future masters cannot. At one time, service dogs were only for the blind. Referred to as "seeing eye dogs," these dogs were trained to lead the blind around safely and to protect their masters/mistresses from traffic tragedies. Now, service dogs do so much more. There are also therapy dogs, but the process and outcome of training is very different from service dog training.

3 Benefits of Purchasing Your Dog's Litter Pan Online

26 July 2017

If you have a new puppy that you are trying to potty train, this can be quite the feat. Teaching a dog to do anything takes a lot of repetition and the degree of firmness that you need to use in order to get your dog to listen will vary from animal to animal. If you have a small puppy that you are trying to house train, then you may want to consider starting off by training them with a litter box.

Hemp Treats For Dogs

22 July 2017

Hemp is a variety of the Cannabis sativa plant that has been cultivated for thousands of years for fiber, seed oil, food, and medicine. Hemp plants contain cannabinoids that are known for their anti-inflammatory effects in humans and animals. When given to dogs, hemp can help with pain, stiffness, muscle spasms, anxiety, neurological disorders, and diseases such as arthritis and seizures. This is especially helpful for elderly dogs. Here are some benefits of giving a dog hemp treats:

Creating A Habitat For Your Leopard Gecko

21 July 2017

Leopard geckos are a great choice of pet for many different types of people. These lizards are among the easiest lizards to care for as pets, so they make a good choice for someone who's interested in reptile pets but has never owned one before. They even make good pets for children, as long as children are taught to handle them gently and care for them properly. An important first step in caring for your gecko is to make sure that you have a proper habitat for them.