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Claws are serious business!  From theory to practice, an important piece of indoor cat care is understanding that scratching is a necessary, normal, and hardwired feline behavior.  Scratching provides stretching, exercise, stress relief, and more benefits to your overall cats’ health.  Redirecting that behavior toward appropriate targets may help improve the quality of your cat’s life […]

If your canine companions find hot weather grueling, they are not alone. Don’t underestimate the importance of hydration and staying cool for our furry friends.  their lives depend on it. Here are some cool tricks and tips to keep your hound COOL this summer! Six Tips Cool It: Cooling pads can help alleviate heat build […]

In an out of the way corner of the basement, tucked in some unseen, remote room. Someplace where you never go in the house? Yep. That’s where a litterbox often ends up, but the thing about that is, your cat may not want to go there either.  Improving the ease of access to a litterbox […]

Does your canine companion go wild when the mail arrives?  Does the slightest disruption in routine send Fluffy into a  barking frenzy?  Ever wonder what your dog is thinking?  Okay, we may not be able to help with that last one (we can’t read minds), but here are some great resources for those aiming to […]

One tough emotional truth any animal lover eventually faces is that companion animals age much faster than humans.  Though we may still see the adorable puppy or kitten in their eyes, we may also notice graying muzzles or a slowed gate.  As our forever friends grow older, it’s important to remember how such differences may impact their […]