The decision to own a dog can be a life-changing and rewarding experience. While you know that adding a furry friend to the family will add additional work, you’ve weighed the pros and cons and are up for the challenge. Chances are, you’ve scoured the ads seeking a local animal shelter to find your perfect… Read More
Healthy Pet
Protect Your Pets From These Poisonous Plants
Summer is a great time to be a pet owner. While some hazards of the season may be obvious like heat strokes and damaged paws, there are a few things pet owners should keep an eye out for to ensure their pet’s health and wellness. Landscaper and plant expert, Jo Cosgrove, from Trees.com, shares what… Read More
The 5 Cleaning Tasks Pet Owners Need for a Healthy Home
Having a pet is a joyful experience; one that will likely be cherished for many years to come. The demand for pets has exploded in recent times, as many people embark on the all-important quest to find their new fur friend. There’s an abundance of joy that comes with caring for an animal, and most… Read More
How to Tell If You Have Fleas In Your Home
Let’s face it, fleas are annoying to both pets and humans. There is a higher chance of having fleas in your home if you have pets living with you. You’ll notice these insects as they hop around on the carpet, your pet’s bedding, or on and around your pet. Black specks or particles on the… Read More
The Dog Owner’s Guide to Nontoxic Carpet Cleaning
Dog owners: Listen up (err, read up). If you’ve been frustrated with Fido’s occasional accidents or lack of manners and don’t want to resort to toxic (or expensive) carpet cleaning, then you’ll love these easy, affordable and simple recipes to clean up any mess on your carpet. You may even already have these nontoxic and… Read More
Adopt, Don’t Shop + How to Spot & Prevent Animal Abuse
We all love our furry friends – and rightfully so! They love us unconditionally, make great companions and truly do become part of the family unit. Oh, almost forgot…they can be quite protective (as in…even your CAT saving you from a neighbor’s bullying DOG. If you missed it, check out this amazing cat hero video… Read More
Healthy Homemade Dog Treats: Pupcakes & GF / Vegan Biscuit Recipes
Pupcakes Peanut Butter Banana Pupcakes Yield: 12 pupcakes Ingredients 1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ¾ cup skim milk ¼ cup honey ¼ cup olive oil 2 eggs 1 ripe banana, mashed 4 tablespoons peanut butter (all natural, low sodium, less sugar) 1 tablespoon flax seeds 1… Read More
How to Reduce Pet Allergens at Home
October is National Pet Wellness Month! Pet owners – what better time to focus on improving your indoor air quality than the present? Today, 72% of Americans own either a dog or a cat and, for many, that means the dreaded pet hair, pet dander and allergens. Rather than resorting to heavy medications, proper maintenance… Read More