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3 Tips For Litter Training A Cat
House training your new furry friend is one of the most important tasks a new pet owner has to tackle when they bring a kitten into their home. Although it isn’t a process that happens overnight and accidents are inevitable, there are 3 things pet owners can do to...
5 Essentials To Enjoy A Rainy Day Walk With Your Dog
Dogs need to relieve themselves, regardless of the weather. Rainy days don’t need to put a damper on walks with your dog as long as you follow these 5 tips for taking your dog out in the rain. Bring an Umbrella or Wear a Raincoat Protect yourself from the rain by...
4 Most Common Pet Toxins Found In Your Home
March is Poison Prevention Month -- a time to remind ourselves of our responsibility to keep our pets safe from poisonous substances. Do you know that some common pet toxins are regular items found in our own homes? They may be safe for humans but are extremely...
Choosing The Right Pet Crematorium For You And Your Family
Losing a pet can be so hard. Our pets quickly become part of our families and once they’re gone, they leave tiny paw prints on our hearts that stay with us forever. While we may only have them for a portion of our lives, to them we are their whole life. When the time...
5 Ways To Celebrate Love Your Pet Day
The 20th of February is very special for all pets. On this day, we celebrate "Love Your Pet Day". Although every day should be a lovefest for these wonderful animals, this pet holiday is an initiative that encourages all pet parents to give extra attention, care and...
Apartments and Pets
Apartment living is increasing in popularity around the world, especially as they offer residents affordable housing in cities and an opportunity to downsize for retirees. Apartment buildings are also big money makers for developers because they require little land...
Coping With Losing A Pet: How To Do It As Family
Pets are part of the family, and the bonds we forge with them are strong and unbreakable. They provide us with so much joy, companionship and unconditional love. So, when it's time to say good-bye, coping with losing a pet is something that every family has to go...
What To Look For When Buying A Shelter Dog
Walking into an animal shelter can be quite overwhelming with the sounds of the rattling of cages from anxious dogs to the howls of abandoned, lonely souls. Often shelter dogs have had their lives flipped upside down, and most animals, like humans, just want to be...
Tips For Keeping Pets Calm During Storms
The stormy weather brings bright lightning flashes and loud roaring noises - both can leave dogs and cats anxious and in panic mode. As a pet parent, you want to make this distressing situation comfortable for your fur babies. Fortunately, there are ways of keeping...
Heatstroke In Dogs: Symptoms, Prevention And Breeds That Are Most At Risk
Australians love the summer season. Sunny days mean fun at the beach, barbeque dinners and plenty of outdoor play with your furry buddy. However, it also brings in soaring temperatures that can cause heatstroke in dogs - a devastating consequence when we ignore the...
Managing Dog Separation Anxiety When You’re On Holiday
Does your usually chill fur buddy start to get all fidgety when you start packing your suitcase? Do they get rowdy and aggressive when you leave for a holiday? Dog separation anxiety, more aptly termed as separation distress or panic is real. It can happen not only...
Can Dogs Grieve?
It’s widely known that dogs, like other pets, can experience emotion. We know a dog is happy from the wag of their tail, angry from the sound of their bark, or scared when their tail is between their legs. However, you may wonder how complex their emotions really are,...