If you’ve ever owned a cat, you probably already know that cat urine is a weapon of mass destruction. It forms an unpleasant stench that’s nearly impossible to get rid of. Dog urine is slightly better, but it still wrecks havoc on any surface it touches, including carpet, clothes, and furniture. Unfortunately, dealing with pet urine in inappropriate places is one of the costs that come with pet ownership. At least if your pet urinates on your clothes or a {Read More}
Did you know that an average beagle’s sense of smell is 44 times stronger than ours? Humans have about 5 million scent receptors while beagles have at least 220 million scent receptors! In comparison, the average dog’s snout has about 149 million receptors. Because of that, beagles are often used as hunting dogs. Unfortunately, not all beagles are good at detecting wild game, and they’re deemed useless by their owners. What happens to them? Often times, their owners drive them {Read More}
Dog treats aren’t always good for dogs! They can be packed with preservatives, food coloring, and chemicals even scientists have a hard time pronouncing. Not only that, but dog treats can be really expensive. Instead of not buying dog treats (which will make your dog sad!), you can bake your own homemade dog treats. Not only are you able to feed your dog yummy treats with wholesome ingredients, you can also save a lot of money. I can personally vouch {Read More}
So you’ve decided to adopt a pet. Now what? Find a shelter. There are four different kinds of shelters: Pounds, kill shelters, no-kill shelters, and rescues. Sometimes it’s difficult to decide which type of shelter to adopt a pet. Since pounds and kill shelters are some of the scariest and the most depressing places on earth, it’s only natural for you to want to sweep in and rescue an animal from one of those places. That may not be a {Read More}
The other day, I caught my boyfriend staring past me in horror. I turned around and found one of my cats sitting on the floor, his mouth wide open, his stomach pulsating violently, his head jerking back and forth. It looked like something straight from The Exorcist. He made a nasty sound – URKKK, ACKKK, BLEGH – and then he was done. He walked away, leaving behind a nice warm pile of cat vomit. Without batting an eye, I got {Read More}
Any driver knows that the inside of a parked car gets hot really fast on a warm day and chills up really fast on a cold day. No human wants to sit in a hot or freezing car for an extended period of time, so why do we force our dogs to do it? Every year, countless dogs die after being locked in cars while their owners are out and about, working, shopping, visiting, or running errands. Most of these {Read More}
Hi, everybody! My name is Charlie, and I’m a 9-year-old Border Collie. Everyone keeps telling me that my life story is fascinating, so I thought I’d share it with my furry and human friends in the pet blogosphere! Since, surprisingly enough, I can’t speak English, I asked Chiara to help me tell my story. I didn’t have a tragic puppyhood. I wasn’t raised on the streets, and I never saw the inside of a shelter. Instead, I was born in {Read More}
Do you have a dog that… Barks all day long? Chews on everything? Doesn’t listen? Sleeps all day long? Gets overly excited at everything? Frequently escapes from your yard? If your answer is “yes” to any of those questions, then your dog is probably bored out of his mind. Many people don’t realize this, but dogs do get bored. Your dog was born with the instinct to explore and roam the wild for miles every day. If he doesn’t get {Read More}
Interested in starting your own part-time or full-time pet sitting business? Here are some ideas to get you started. I have maintained my own pet sitting and dog walking business since 2008, and it’s been awesome! It’s not for everyone, but if you truly have a passion for animal care, a pet sitting business might be right for you. 10 tips for starting your pet sitting business: 1. Get started now. If you truly want to learn how to start a {Read More}
Let’s face it: dogs are born to roam the wild. Even the most domesticated ones like to explore every now and then. What better way to let your dog satisfy his exploring instincts than to take him for a hike? We Americans are so lucky that our country is full of raw land with gorgeous trails, especially in the mountains. Chances are you probably live near a trail. Hiking is one of the best things you can do outdoors during {Read More}
