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Losing a pet is a completely different ball game
Some people still don’t understand how central animals can be in people’s lives, and a few may not get why you’re grieving over “just a pet.”
On the first of January this year, I received a phone call from my dad letting me know our family pet, a Labrador named Milo, had...
Spare a thought for those loving ears
With the fireworks season approaching it can be a stressful time for cats, dogs and their owners. Christmas and New Year´s Eve is...
Puppy separation
When puppies are born, owners are often eager to welcome these new additions to their families. It might be tempting to...
Man’s best friend and allergies
Furry pets are among the most common and potent causes of allergy symptoms. However, fur usually is not the only animal allergen....
Neutering your cat
There is no good medical reason for your cat to have a litter of kittens before she is spayed.Neutering or spaying is the process...
A dogs’ future
You can’t change a dogs’ past, but you could rewrite his future!
There are many reason dogs are known as man’s best friend: they’re adorable, loyal, and simply the best. Adoption trends are...
Raising a good dog
Teaching your dog to respond to some simple commands will make a world of difference.
Just like babies need to learn how to crawl before they walk, dogs need to learn the basics before they become a well-behaved...
Grooming your pet
Owning a dog is much more than just walking and feeding, as there is a great deal of ‘canine maintenance’ that is also required...
Marking their territory
Dogs prefer to aim higher up and on an object such as a lamp post
I learned that all dogs squat to pee when they are puppies. Male dogs, as compared to females, have a higher tendency to learn...
Exploring Sloppy slurpy doggie kisses…
Defining why dogs lick everything that comes near them furniture, carpets and other surfaces, is very difficult. It probably is a...
Kitty keep calm and stay hydrated
If you’re like me, you adore cats. Why do we find these creatures so irresistible?Perhaps like myself, you’ve owned a cat — or...
Home alone Kitty….
The debate between cat and dog lovers is almost as old as the one about which came first, chicken or egg. Which animal you should...
A long term commitment
Responsible dog ownership can mean a lot of different things to different people.
Having a pet means the life and well-being of another living creature is in your hands. The biggest responsibility is love. It...
More than words can say…
The next time your neighbor catches you having an enthusiastic conversation with your dog, start spouting off these facts to...
Puppy love,not youthful romance!
Teaching your children to be kind to animals today is our only hope for a kinder world tomorrow.Let’s talk about puppy love. Not...
Precious pets
When I look into the eyes of an animal I do not see an animal. I see a living being. I see a friend. I feel a soul.Owning a pet...
Spare a thought for those loving ears
With the fireworks season approaching it can be a stressful time for...
2019-12-21 18:30:00 0
Puppy separation
When puppies are born, owners are often eager to welcome these new...
2019-12-07 18:30:00 0
Man’s best friend and allergies
Furry pets are among the most common and potent causes of allergy...
2019-11-23 18:30:00 0
Neutering your cat
There is no good medical reason for your cat to have a litter of...
2019-11-09 18:30:00 0
A dogs’ future
There are many reason dogs are known as man’s best friend: they’re...
2019-10-26 18:30:00 0
Raising a good dog
Just like babies need to learn how to crawl before they walk, dogs...
2019-10-12 18:30:00 0
Grooming your pet
Owning a dog is much more than just walking and feeding, as there is...
2019-09-28 18:30:00 0
Marking their territory
I learned that all dogs squat to pee when they are puppies. Male dogs...
2019-09-14 18:30:00 0
Exploring Sloppy slurpy doggie kisses…
Defining why dogs lick everything that comes near them furniture,...
2019-08-03 18:30:00 0
Kitty keep calm and stay hydrated
If you’re like me, you adore cats. Why do we find these creatures so...
2019-07-27 18:30:00 0
Home alone Kitty….
The debate between cat and dog lovers is almost as old as the one...
2019-07-20 18:30:00 0
A long term commitment
Having a pet means the life and well-being of another living creature...
2019-07-13 18:30:00 0
More than words can say…
The next time your neighbor catches you having an enthusiastic...
2019-07-06 18:30:00 0
Puppy love,not youthful romance!
Teaching your children to be kind to animals today is our only hope...
2019-06-22 18:30:00 0
Precious pets
When I look into the eyes of an animal I do not see an animal. I see...
2019-06-15 18:30:00 0

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