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Five Dog Breeds That are Suitable for Keeping inside the House

Adopting a giant dog to be kept at homes or a dog breed that is not meant for indoors will result in a lot of issues. As much as the pet will be irritated and remain uncomfortable, the owners too will have to suffer in various ways and will have to decide on what should be done about such a problem.

Apart from size, there are several other behavioral factors that should be considered when adopting a dog that one is intending to keep inside their home. So, homeowners must not settle on a particular dog breed based on how adorable it is or simply because they are being sold reasonably in the ‘dogs for sale’ section of a website, but be aware of other specific requirements too.

Here are five dog breeds that that can be easily accommodated inside both size and behavior wise, but before you read onwards keep in mind that a reliable platform that has dogs for sale is Mypetzilla. It is a well-known provider in the market and is famous for selling dogs that are well-trained, groomed, and friendly. Visit them today to get yourself a companion! Now, here are those five dog breeds that can be easily accommodated inside.

Bichon Frise

Pronounced as “Bee-Shawn Free-say”, this is a dog breed that will not outgrow the lap of their owners even at their largest. These dogs don’t grow taller than a foot and appear like fluffy furballs rolling here and there. Bichon Frise is a playful and active dog breed that needs to exercise daily. They shed lesser than other breeds and this is what makes them ideal for every household including those where there are people with mild allergies and love for dogs.

Chihuahua

Chihuahua is an adorable dog breed that is mostly known … Read More

Mackenzie Martin by — November 28, 2018 in Dog Food

Shedding Pets - Ways to Reduce the Amount of Pet Hair in Your Home
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If you’re like me, you love your pets but hate the pet hair they leave behind. If left unchecked for any length of time, pet hair can get everywhere in your home. You can find it in every corner of the house, even if you keep your pet restricted to one area. It gets in your bed, on your cloths, in your food, it can even clog you furnace filter.

Today I am going to share with you how I dramatically reduced the amount of pet hair in my house. And let me tell you, with three dogs and two cats living in my house, I really needed to find the fastest and easiest way to cut down on the pet hair.

First give your pet a good bath with a mild soap. You can find inexpensive pet shampoo at any pet store or large grocery chains will have it in the pet department. Depending on the pet, one bath a month is good for most indoor dogs and cats. And yes even a cat should have a bath once in a while.

First off, it really helps if you find at least one day a week where you can spend maybe 15 to 20 minutes with each pet. I try to do this twice a week with each pet on different days. (that’s only because I have so many shedding pets.) Brush them! But I don’t use any old brush. I use what is called a “furminator”. This brush looks more like a steel comb, specially designed to pull out the undercoat. (The undercoat can account for nearly 90% of a pets shedding)

If you can, brush your dog outside and have something nearby to put the fur into. If you use the furminator you will be … Read More

Mackenzie Martin by — November 21, 2018 in Pet
Cat Flaps – Convenience for Cats and Their Owners

Cat Flaps - Convenience for Cats and Their Owners

Cat flaps are convenient, provided you do actually have a cat of course. They serve as an entry and exit point that your cats can use independently, eliminating the need to be constantly worried about if and when the cat needs to be let out or indeed back in.

Since the inception of the cat flap, this “cat door” has moved along with technology and now there are different kinds of pet flap on the market. Although the principal is the same, no longer are some of the cat flaps, simply a hole in wall or door!

These evolutions in technology have certainly helped to prevent some of the less pleasant side effects of effectively having a small entrance point in the side of one of your walls or doors. With some of the more advanced flaps, you can now prevent other; let’s say less desirable cats from around the neighbourhood from simply using your home as a play palace!

It may sound a little daunting for some pet owners, but most of the functions on these cat flaps are very easy to operate and ultimately help you make your house that little bit more secure.

Of course, the basic flaps are still widely available to those that prefer to use them and prices vary accordingly, usually with the more hi-tech examples proving to be the most expensive.

So, what do some of these fancy feline flaps actually do differently from their most basic counterparts?

A selective cat flap is able discern which cat or cats should be allowed in or allowed out, ensuring that your neighbours cats or any strays will not be able to just wander into your home if you do not wish them to!

A 4 way cat flap has different main settings, so it can … Read More

Mackenzie Martin by — November 10, 2018 in Cats