Are you one of the 80% whose home is also home to a dog or cat? I am. I have had a dog in my life since I was in college and each one has been extra special. I am one of those pet owners who celebrates their pets birthdays. One who buys their pets and their friends’ pets gifts at Christmas. So it is no surprise that at the death of each dog, I took the loss hard. But when I lost two dogs within two weeks of each other one summer, the grief was overwhelming.

Our dog Fox was diagnosed with Mast Cell Tumors. The prognosis was not good but we went with the surgery and were among the lucky ones. He bounced right back and we had him for another three years. Then our luck ran out. He became very ill, very quickly and knowing …

Does Your New Pet Really Need a Pedigree?
Does Your New Pet Really Need a Pedigree?

Recently, some of my acquaintances decided to add a new Birman kitty to their family.

Birman kittens usually come with a hefty price tag of several hundred dollars and, often, a waiting list for the few available each year. These drawbacks didn’t deter this family in the least. They had their hearts set on a Birman cat, no matter how much they had to pay or how long they had to wait.

As it turned out, they ended up having to travel several hundred miles to find a breeder for this particular specie, and, when they did arrive, the owner brought out, not one, but two of the most adorable little balls of fluff they had ever seen. Of course, they went home with both of them, and a huge dent in their credit card.

Nevertheless, the proud Birman owners have never regretted their decision. The tiny kittens have grown …

Some people love their pet so much that they don’t want to leave them while they are going for vacations. As pets are a part of the family they cannot be left alone. Therefore pet friendly hotels provide the best option. They help in reducing our burden. The hotels have certain terms and conditions which are to be followed.

According to the survey about 25% of the people love to travel with their pets. It has become a fashion to carry your pets wherever you go. So here I will tell about all the things that are necessary to make your travel a finest experience.

Check before you travel

The first and the foremost thing is to make an inquiry about the pet friendly hotels. You must know about the location well in advance. For this you can visit the websites to get the detailed information. Once you …

Tips on how to Home Train a Cat
Tips on how to Home Train a Cat

Cats make the prefect pet, but only after they are property educated. The first thing you need to perform is buy a cat litter tray so they can do their enterprise in it and not on your floor or clothing inside cupboards. Some cats could ignore it completely when others will naturally use it. If yours uses it straight away then excellent, all you’ll need to do then will be to hold it clean. But is your cat ignores it then you may have to attempt a number of small tricks to have it accustomed to it.

When you cat refuses to use the litter tray you invested in then do not be concerned, you just have to educate the cat. Cats naturally possess a really compact and weak bladder so they may will need to go quite frequently. If they visit the front or back door then attempt putting …

Give your kitty a break from the boring canned pet food available in the stores and cook up a delicious homemade treat instead. Apart from being full of preservatives, canned food is monotonous and of course, expensive. While opening up a can of kitty treats is easier for you, you can definitely take the time off to make dinner for your cat once in a while. Such dishes can even keep cat health problems at bay. There are plenty of cat food recipes, which are easy to make and are sure to taste delicious to your cat.

Cat food is easy to make as long as you are sure about your cat’s preferences. We have a list of some common cat food recipes that combine wholesome nutrition with varied tastes that are sure to appeal to your cat.

Cat omelet: You will need 1 tablespoon of non-fat dry …