Tips & Advice

As the colder months roll in, it can be more challenging to keep our furry friends entertained and engaged. It's important to find ways to keep our pets active and stimulated, as it can help prevent boredom and destructive behavior. Here are some ideas for keeping your pet dog or cat busy during the colder months: Indoor playtime: Set up an indoor obstacle course or play hide and seek with your pet. You can also try using interactive toys, such as puzzle feeders, to keep them mentally stimulated. Outdoor adventures: Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean you can't still...

Dry skin in pets is a serious condition for many animals. Dry skin can cause itching, flaky skin, and lot of discomfort for your pet. In order to understand how to prevent dry skin your pet, you must understand the many reasons why their skin is drying out so that you may get to the root of the problem. Some common causes of dry skin in pets include: over or under bathing, use of the wrong shampoos, under-grooming, nutrient deficiency in diet, dry climate or forced air heating, neutering/spaying, and many other potential causes.If your dog is itching more than...

Moving to a new home is stressful for everyone, and even pets may feel anxious when their familiar surroundings change. Whether the home is new because of moving from an apartment to a house, relocating to a new city or state, downsizing or upsizing to better meet family needs, or adopting a dog and bringing them home for the first time, there are ways to ease a dog’s anxiety in a new home.Why Dogs Feel Anxious in a New HomeMany things can make a dog feel anxious in a new home. The scent markers that help a dog navigate and...

Many cats can be finicky eaters, but if your cat stops eating completely it is always a cause for concern. Knowing what to do when your cat won’t eat can help cat owners better understand their pet’s feeding habits and nutritional needs to ensure the cat always has a tasty, healthy diet to enjoy. What Is Finicky Feeding Behavior? Cats can demonstrate a wide range of finicky feeding behaviors that are perfectly normal. A cat might initially sniff at or refuse even a familiar food before deciding to eat some time later, or the cat might only nibble at food...

The iconic image many people think of when they think of dogs digging holes is the dog proudly putting a bone in it and covering it back up. In reality, this can leave you with a lot of holes in the ground. Here are five ways to stop a dog from digging holes:1) Stop the bonesIf your dog is digging holes because you are giving him bones, I don’t know, stop giving him bones! Try a chew toy as a substitute instead.2) Make your dog more activeSometimes dogs just dig out of boredom. Try exercising your dog more often to...