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Reading Time: 3 minutes Warmer weather means many dogs are outside and exploring more, which might mean an increased need for doggie baths. But, having a dog who doesn’t enjoy bathtime can make you both dread the experience. Fortunately, there are some products that might help make your furry friend a little more tolerant of the whole process while…
Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s that time of year for our favorite stories of 2020. While, because of COVID, 2020 will likely not go down in history as anyone’s favorite year ever, there was still some happy and fun news for pets. We decided to choose one of our favorite stories from each month this year: January: Green puppies…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Many pet owners don’t just shop for their human family and friends, but the pets they love as well. With that in mind, Wowmypetdidthat.com has compiled a list any pet would be happy to receive: 1) Your dog or cat might not love a bath, but you’ll love being able to dry them off afterwards…
Reading Time: 4 minutes The holidays are a time for giving. So we compiled a list of gifts for pet and animal lovers that not only give to the recipient but also give back to some very worthy causes. 1) UNICEF has a beautiful collection of animal themed cards and gifts (including jewelry, home decor, and accessories). One of…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Daisy and Buddy are the top dog names of 2020 according to a press release from My Dog’s Name (mydogsname.com), a website for finding the perfect name for a new dog. According to mydogsname.com, the findings about names were determined by the 8.3 million dog owners who used our site so far this year. “With…
Reading Time: 2 minutes This year, fall starts on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and, the, unfortunately, while the foliage is beautiful, it’s also a time a year with special dangers to pets. Of course, Halloween will likely bring chocolate into many homes. Fortunately, most people know chocolate is not good for dogs or cats, and don’t provide it as a…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Yesterday, we wrote about Halloween costumes for dogs. Today, it’s time for our favorite cat costume picks this year. Although Halloween is still over two months away, we think it might be worth getting a headstart on your Halloween costume shopping for your cat or cats this year. That’s especially true if you’re ordering online…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Someone in a backyard chicken group we below to on social media posed the question, “What does everyone do with their chicken feathers?” We definitely took an interest since we have baskets, tins cans, and a few vases with loose feathers we’ve picked up over time and have been planning to put to use. Below…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you have a cat lover in your life with a birthday or other special occasion coming up? We went exploring for cute and special cat-related items at Walmart and at least one of the following gifts might just fit the bill. 1. The ancient Egyptians were fascinated with cats. This Sandstone Bastet Cat Jewelry/Trinket…
Reading Time: 5 minutes Your summer vacation plans probably look a little different this year. For many families, that may mean skipping the airport and loading up the car for a family road trip. If you’re planning a trip before the end of summer and bringing your dog along, here are some tips: Pack Fido a suitcase too: Well,…
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) — the nation’s leading source on parasitic diseases that threaten the health of pets and people — recently issued the CAPC Top 10 Cities Monthly HOOKWORM Report for June 2020 — with Rockford, Illinois, topping the list as #1 across the country. “The recent outbreak of COVID-19, with its…
Reading Time: 3 minutes HAUPPAUGE, New York (PRNewswire) — As temperatures rise, the LOOP-LOC family, a removable pool fence supplier, is sharing five pool safety tips to help keep your pets safe: 1. Invest in a pet-friendly ladder. For the dual pool and pet owners out there, provide pets with an easy exit strategy. While pets may seem eager…
Reading Time: 3 minutes PHOENIX (PetSmart Press Release)—The dog days of summer are the perfect time to indulge pets in some outdoor fun. Too much time in the heat, sun or water, however, can pose health and safety risks for pets. PetSmart offers some easy suggestions to help make this a safe and memory-filled season for pet parents and…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Just think of all the photos you have clicked of your fluffy or scaly or feathery friend that you have stored away that you aren’t looking at, even though you really do plan to at some point. And that number is growing by the day. Like most pet owners with a pet photo collection, you…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Do you have any tips or tricks for calming down your pet that we haven’t mentioned here? Please share in the comments below!
Reading Time: 2 minutes Trupanion, a provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs, analyzed its database to provide insight into the top health conditions for dogs and cats since the onset of COVID-19 in North America. With veterinary hospitals providing essential services for family pets, most facilities have remained open during the pandemic, providing curbside service for their…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Looking for great quotes about cats? The internet is full of them. As a matter of fact, we just did a search for “Quotes about cats” on Google and 883,000,000 results came up. Granted, probably a lot of those quotes are repeated on many different sites, so there’s probably a much lower number of quotes…
Reading Time: 4 minutes There’s a growing trend toward dog weddings. Some do it to celebrate a close relationship between two of their dogs, and others may use it as a unique fundraiser idea. Still others include their pets in their own human wedding ceremonies. No matter the reason, how could dogs tying the knot not make for lots…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Yesterday we wrote about products for the diva cat. Today, we will be looking at what you can buy if your dog is a little bit or a whole lot of a diva. Once again, we scoured Amazon for clothes, toys, bed, and bowls for the fabulous canine in your life and we can’t wait…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Some cats are down to earth, others tend to have fancier tastes. With that in mind, we decided to scour Amazon for some products to spoil the cat with refined tastes. And we’re glad we did because found some items we thought were so unique we couldn’t wait to share them! 1) If your cat…
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Training a pet takes time and patience, but it can also lead to a happy life together. These simple tips from the treating experts at the PEDIGREE® DENTASTIX™ and TEMPTATIONS™ brands can help guide the training process. Be Patient, Start SlowRemaining patient is key to training your dog or cat. Changing behaviors can take weeks…