Coming home to an enthusiastic furry friend makes a big difference in comparison to the silence of an empty house. An adoring tail-wagging dog’s warm welcome is an adequate remedy to a dispirited mood and makes your life more bearable. Curious about how a pet can help alleviate loneliness? Well, let’s find out how. Loneliness Concerns Based on a Health …
What Skills Do You Need for a Successful Career in Animal Care?
Not everyone has the right personality or skills to succeed in a career in animal care. Are you wondering if you’d be qualified to work in one of these roles – perhaps as a veterinarian, veterinary nurse, pet groomer, breeder or in a similar job? If you fit the following criteria, you’d probably excel at an animal care career: You …
Australia’s Relationship with Cats and Dogs
Australians adore their cats and dogs, treating them more like furry family members than pets. More than half admit to excessively spoiling their canine and feline friends, spending on average $743 million on their pets each year. 1. Cats versus dogs When it comes to a preference between cats or dogs, 49.7% of Australians share their homes with dogs, while only 24.7% welcomed …
The 3 Most Common Illnesses That Pets Get
Just as older humans are susceptible to certain illnesses, cats are more prone to health issues as they age. If you’re planning to adopt a senior or yours is reaching its golden years, familiarize yourself with the conditions they might have. Here are some of them: Diabetes Mellitus Cats are more likely to acquire this condition than dogs. It’s caused …
Why You May Want To Get Yourself A Cat
Cats are undoubtedly the most loved choice for pets, and many people like to have more than one cat in their homes. Some want them as they enjoy cuddling them, while others like the independent nature as cats do not demand constant care. Cats are of different breeds, and choosing one is not an easy task. Most cats appear cute …
The cat well-being – What can you do to keep your cat active and healthy?
It’s always exciting to bring your pet cat home! However, the real task starts when you have to live with the cat and take care of its daily need. Pet owners often worry about the little furry feline friends. But gradually, when your pet cat starts to exhibit signs of illness, you need to look for a solution. The veterinarian …
How to Get Rid of Tapeworms in Cats
Cats & Tapeworms Image Source Tapeworms are not uncommon in cats and certainly, they cause a lot of troubles for felines including irritability, seizures, mild diarrhea, etc. Despite being common, not all pet parents know about two different species of tapeworms found in cats. We will discuss how you can get rid of them and how differently both the species …
Emotional Support Pets and Seniors
People of all ages can benefit greatly from having an emotional support animal. When was the last time you pet a dog, cat, or even a bird and it made you sad or angry? Probably never! Beyond those wagging tails, cute fluffy ears, and unconditional love, pets also provide important emotional support. Studies show that pets have essential mood-boosting powers that can …
Finding the Right Cat for You and Your Family
Image Source Becoming a pet owner is one of the most interesting experiences you can have in your home. For instance, getting a cat means more than having a pet with which the members of your household can play around with. In many ways, a cat is actually another family member — with its own needs, desires, and daily routines. …
COVID-19 & Pet Health
Our precious pets are certainly feeling the effects of COVID-19. We share some top tips to keep your feline friends and canine companions safe and well during this uneasy time. From dogs who are simply refusing to walk, to felines wondering why their pet parents are home so often, companion animals across the globe are feeling the pinch of this …
6 Unique Dog and Cat Products That Your Pets and You Will Enjoy
Featured Image It’s always fun to find a pet product, especially when it’s something you never imagined existed. Before long, you find yourself wondering how you ever got along without one. You sometimes get more joy out of buying your pets a gift than getting something new for yourself. After all, when they’re happy you’re happy. So, it’s nice when …
5 reasons why to adopt a pet over purchasing one
Whether your child keeps nagging you for one, or you want to get it to take your relationship to the next level by showing that the two of you can take care of a living thing, getting a pet does not happen overnight. It’s a process that requires you to make quite a lot of decisions in order to get …
