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It’s a tough pill to swallow sometimes. Every pet owner has been through this scenario. You come home after a long day at work and you see that your pet has had a urine accident inside your home. You clean it up because as humans we accept that accidents happen and after all these are our fur babies, but that does not mean accidents are not avoidable.  Here are some tips to avoiding unwanted urination within your home from your pets. It all begins with house training your puppy. Puppies need to be house trained in order to understand that...

Is your pet starting to scratch a lot? Do they seem bothered or irritated for unknown reasons? Chances are during this time of the year; your pet has encountered fleas or ticks.  During the peak months of summer, fleas and ticks are at full strength and can be a major threat to humans and their pets. The purpose of this article is to provide you with some advice on flea and tick prevention for pets. Fleas and ticks can do more than just make your pet itch. They can also make your pet quite ill. When flea infestations get heavy...

While your bird is resting on you, you may find that he is biting you. In fact, it may not be biting at all:Just curious?Birds, just like a lot of your household pets, are curious animals. However, unlike a cat or dog that would examine something with their paw, bird only have their beak to explore with. So, you may not even be getting bitten when you think you are. There isn’t really a way to curb this behavior – it’s just how birds are. When they actually biteWhen it is a true bite, you should be able to tell....

A cat’s whiskers are much more than just a facial feature, they are a key part of every feline’s sensory system. Knowing more about your cat’s whiskers can help you protect this sensitive body part and better understand your cat’s needs and behavior. What Is a Whisker? Whiskers are specialized hairs that are thicker, longer, and more sensitive than normal hair or fur. Also called vibrissae, whiskers are composed of keratin – the same protein that makes fingernails and claws – and their follicles have as many as 100-200 nerves associated with them. Cats have from 16-24 whiskers, with the...

For many pet owners, the joy of having a furry companion far outweighs the occasional inconvenience. However, pet dander—those tiny, often invisible particles shed by our pets—can present a challenge, especially for those with allergies or asthma. Understanding what pet dander is and how to manage it effectively can help you create a cleaner, more comfortable home for both you and your pet. What is Pet Dander? Pet dander consists of microscopic flecks of skin shed by animals with fur or feathers, such as cats, dogs, birds, and even small mammals like rabbits or hamsters. These particles are light and...