Tis the season for holiday parties and family gatherings. But while we’re all making merry, we need to also be mindful that our furry family members are out of harm’s way. Here are the ASPCA’s tips for ensuring a festive, and yet pet-safe, holiday soiree season. House Rules If your animal-loving guests would like to […]
Category: Pets
How to Avoid Holiday Food Dangers for Your Pets
The holiday season is upon us, and many pet parents plan to include their furry companions in the festivities. As you gear up for the holidays, it is important to try to keep your pet’s eating and exercise habits as close to their normal routine as possible. Also, the holidays are chock full of foods […]
Taking Your Cat with You for the Holidays? Use these Vet Tips on How To Safely Travel with Your Feline Companion.
When planning to travel over the holidays, many families can’t imagine leaving their pet behind, and we can’t blame them. After all, Mr. or Mrs. Whiskers is an honorary member of the family too. With the right planning, your cat can join in on the fun and travel with purr-fect ease. Country Living magazine consulted […]
12 Days of Christmas Movies for Pet Lovers
Are you a cat or a dog lover? How about a Christmas lover?! If you answered “yes” to both of these questions than you will probably agree that there is simply nothing better than a combo of your favorite pet and your favorite holiday in the precious art form of a movie. So, to help […]
How to Keep Your Pets Healthy, Happy, and Safe During the Holiday Season
The Humane World for Animals (formerly the Humane Society) wants to help keep your pets healthy, happy, and safe during the holiday season with these great tips: Deck the halls: Holiday decorations and pets Christmas trees and holiday greens: Make sure your dogs or cats do not chew on limbs or droppings from the tree. Ingested […]
It Isn’t Your Imagination – Our Pets Get Excited for the Holiday Season, too!
Who doesn’t like Christmas? Even Grinch found the true meaning of Christmas at the end of the story. For many humans, Christmas is the best time of the year. It’s a season filled with happiness, family, hugs, lights all over the place, cheesy (and scratchy) Christmas sweaters, presents, delicious food, getting cozy by the fireplace […]
8 Things to Consider Before Gifting someone a Pet for Christmas
Are you thinking about giving someone a cute and fuzzy companion for Christmas? Just can’t wait to see that look of surprise and delight as they snuggle up for the very first time, transferring that look of joy and affection to you? Hold that thought. As Daily Paws points out, unlike material things, dogs (or […]
10 Ways To Help Shelter Pets this Holiday Season
The season of giving is here, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to help beloved animals in need. Every pet deserves unconditional love and the chance to be spoiled as they wait to be placed in a good, loving home. Fortunately, there are many ways you can do your part, […]
It’s International Animal Rights Day
Each year, on December 10th, people around the world come together to recognize and celebrate International Animal Rights Day. This special day is dedicated to raising awareness about animal welfare and protecting the rights of animals worldwide. It’s a day to acknowledge how our actions impact animals and wildlife, both individually and collectively, and to […]
7 Tips for Finally Getting Rid of Pet Odors
Pets can be an enormous source of joy. There’s nothing like cozying up to a cute kitten on a chilly evening or bonding with your pup outside on a beautiful day (plus all the purr- and tail wag-worthy moments shared in between). But our fur babies are also sneaky sources of odor that, when left […]