Like humans, exercise is important for dogs. But sometimes it is not always possible to get outside for those activities. Exercise not only improves your dog’s heart and lung function, but it…
Spending time with a pet dog outdoors requires some fun activities that you and your dog can both enjoy. Outdoor activities with a dog help stimulate the pet’s mind and improve health…
Affectionately known as the Aby, the Abyssinian is one of the oldest domesticated cat breeds. Although they resemble the cats depicted in artwork that dates back to ancient Egypt, Abyssinians that we…
I have met an increasing number of people recently that appear to choose not to use dog tags, or even collars on their dogs. I have always had both on our 3…
What is Parvovirus? Parvovirus or parvo, is a severe and highly contagious disease that affects dogs. It is an infection most often affecting puppies six to twenty weeks of age, although an…
Is there a sound in nature that’s as soothing as a purring cat? Scientists have been trying for centuries to figure out how and why cats purr, and despite all of today’s…
The Ragdoll cat is a large and muscular breed. Distinguished by it’s blue eyes and soft, silky long coat, this breed often has docile and soft temperament and is particularly affectionate in…
Often called the swimming cat because of it’s love of water, the Turkish Van is a rare cat breed, originating from the Lake Van region of Turkey. Designed to cope in extreme…
The Burmese cat breed is renowned for its beauty, intelligence and mannerisms. Burmese have a rich and complex history that began in Asia several hundred years ago. It is believed that modern…
Want to see your usually staid, dignified cat turn into a wriggling, fluffy ball of silliness? If she’s one of those cats that are susceptible to the influence of catnip, you can…
