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Reading Time: 2 minutes by contributing writer Penny Martin If you’re a first-time pet owner, it can be tough deciding on the perfect pet to bring into your home. You have to carefully consider a number of factors, such as the size of your home, how the pet will interact with your kids, and if you or your…
Reading Time: 2 minutes So, today, I wondered if there were any options for live streaming fish tanks for those who wanted the fish tank experience but didn’t have time to care for one and its fish inhabitants. As expected, there are plenty of prerecorded videos on youtube for fish enthusiasts or for relaxation, such as this one: And,…
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…
Reading Time: 3 minutes I recently saw a post on one of the chicken groups that I belong to on Facebook. Someone was asking what they could do to help their chickens who had been stuck in a muddy area all winter. The responses started pouring in from many others. I currently only have six chickens, but, even so,…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Nestlé Purina has developed Purina Pro Plan LiveClear, the first and only cat food that reduces the allergens in cat hair and dander, according to a press release from the company. The food is “a 100% complete, nutritious and balanced dry cat food that has been shown to significantly reduce the allergens in cat hair…
Reading Time: 3 minutes I got a copy of “You Know Your Cat Loves You Because…The Sweet, Silly, and Scientific Ways our Cats Show Us How Much They Love Us” in the mail today. The premise of the book is that, in spite of some scientists claiming that cats simply befriend us because it helps them get food and…
Reading Time: 5 minutes Many who have rescued a pet know that feeling of wanting to know more about the animal’s back story, but clues are often few and far between, especially if the animal was picked up as a stray at a shelter or rescued after being found lost or abandoned. Shirlee Verploegen didn’t have all of the…
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Paw Project, an animal protection nonprofit dedicated to educating the public about the inhumane and crippling effects of cat declawing and advocating for anti-declaw legislation, is praising VCA Animal Hospitals for the decision to stop offering elective declawing in their more than 1,000 hospitals throughout the U.S. and Canada. According to a company spokesperson,…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Petco is closely monitoring the evolving outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), including how it pertains to the health and safety of pet parents and their pets, and, in an effort to keep pet parents informed of the latest and most accurate information, Petco will be providing updated information at petco.com/covid19. “We know Coronavirus/COVID-19 is a concerning…
Reading Time: 2 minutes A new blog, Pet Therapy Stories, has been created to raise awareness and honor therapy dogs serving their communities. Pet therapy volunteers may submit stories about special encounters their therapy dogs have had working in their community. The blog also honors therapy dogs that have passed on its Therapy Angels page. There is no charge…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Believe it or not, spring is only 11 days away! So, as we anxiously await warmer weather ahead, we thought we’d release our Happy Spring bunny a little early! If you want to use this gif on your website, here’s the embed code: <blockquote class=”embedly-card”><h4><a href=”https://wowmypetdidthat.com/happy-spring-bunny-gif/”>Happy Spring bunny gif – Wow, my pet did THAT!</a></h4><p>Please…
Reading Time: 2 minutes ökocat®, a brand of plant-based cat litter, is focused on helping consumers make healthier choices when it comes to their cats and their home. Unlike traditional clay litter, which contains calcium or sodium bentonite, additives & smelly fragrances, ökocat is made from 100 percent sustainably sourced, responsibly rescued wood and paper, without the need for…
Reading Time: 3 minutes by Penny Martin, guest author, fureverfriend.info/ You know how expectant parents tend to buy lots of books and spend hours reading about what to expect, plus countless more hours getting their home ready for the new baby? For first-time pet parents, getting ready to bring home your new fur baby may not be quite as…
Reading Time: 2 minutes For many rescue dog owners, the history of their beloved pet prior to adoption is shrouded in mystery. They may have a few details—birthplace, age, reason for being turned over to a shelter—but the rest is unknown, prompting owners to fill in the blanks themselves. In her novel “Buck,” Shirlee Lawrence-Verploegen pays tribute to her…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Back in November, one hen and a rooster apparently pecked a lot of feathers out of the back of the third hen in the flock. We noticed this when we went to feed them one day and there were feathers all over the place and the poor chicken had a bald spot. So we went…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Cell4pets.com buys used phones with the mission of finding responsible and loving homes for the millions of abandoned and abused dogs and cats. They achieve this by buying then reselling clients’ devices and donating a portion of every sale to a no-kill animal shelter. Extending the life cycle of electronic devices also helps keeps them…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Upgraded Points (https://upgradedpoints.com/most-and-least-pet-friendly-vacation-spots-study/) has recently unveiled the results of their latest study, which raties the degree of pet-friendliness for 50 of the most popular U.S. vacation destinations. Cities with the Highest Pet-Friendly Ratings The clear winner in this data study was the city of Asheville, North Carolina. It topped the list with a total score of…
Reading Time: 2 minutes We recently got a package of Scruffy Paws Daily Multi (multivitamins) for cats. The vitamins are a product from Scruffy Paws Nutrition and come 30 chews to a pack. As you can see from the picture above, the vitamins contain over 20 balanced nutrients. According to the site, the vitamins are “designed to fill the…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Author Suzanne Kline has teamed up with Dulce Da Costa, LCSW, a family therapist, in launching her fifth children’s book, Gizmo 4 President! . The book presents Gizmo — a fun-loving, surfing dog — as a presidential candidate with extraordinary messages for children, and supports social and emotional learning by encouraging kids to use their…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Research from non-profit organizations Michelson Found Animals Foundation and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) shows that, while the majority of rental housing allows pets, significant restrictions present hurdles for pet-owning renters. The research also shows that there are major opportunities for property owners and operators who can ease such restrictions. One third of…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Rover.com, a network of five-star pet sitters ad dog walkers, recently released its Anatomy of Dog Love report. The report dove into the science behind why dogs and humans love each other and presents new data on how pets impact our romantic relationships. The Anatomy of Dog Love report is based on a survey of…
Reading Time: 2 minutes PetSafe® brand is expanding its travel and mobility product lines with six new products, including steps, ramps and booster seats. To adapt to modern home and automobile design trends, the new product options feature neutral color palettes. “We want to ensure our travel and mobility products not only satisfy functional needs, but also integrate seamlessly…