Is a Raw Food Diet Right For Your Pet?

With a dozen rescued dogs and cats in my household, diet and expense are both factors for serious consideration. In recent years I’ve chewed over (yes, that’s a deliberate pun) moving to raw food but it’s definitely cost prohibitive and, frankly, my pets’ response when offered raw foods has been considerably less than enthusiastic.
Recently, however, [...]

I Have A Problem With This Story

There’s a story in the this morning’s newspaper, the gist of which goes like this:
A woman and her dog (a 7-pound Yorkie) were in a serious car accident. In spite of the fact that both she and her dog wore seat restraints (kudos on that) both had to be hospitalized, the dog in very serious [...]

Grab After Christmas Deals For Your Pet Now

If you haven’t taken advantage of any after-Christmas sales for yourself consider doing so for your pet. Yesterday at PetSmart I bought Christmas stockings filled with 22 cat toys for $3.24 each, 25-piece rawhide chews at $2.49 and several combinations of toys, catnip and treats for $1.11. So what if the chews are shaped like [...]

So Your Cat Is Constipated

First off I have to say, if your cat is lethargic or throwing up more than the occasional furball, it’s too late for home remedies. Get him to the vet NOW. The condition is serious and could be fatal for your feline.
Now on to the meat of the matter!!!
If you notice your pet straining or [...]

Angel’s Story; Life At Home

You know, the adaptability of erstwhile abused dogs (and other animals) never ceases to amaze me. Pet adoption is never something to be taken lightly and, prior to Angel and Vinny moving in, my husband and I had gone to great lengths to anticipate every possible problem that might be encountered. To some degree or [...]