Each dog owner knows the sound – the tick, tick, tick of toenails on the floor as Rover ambles onto the scene to see what you’re up to.

If you live in an location that sees snow, and use de-icing salts on your driveway or entryway, make sure you know the dangers the salt poses to dogs and cats. When an animal walks on a de-iced patch of ground, some of the salt may stick to their paws. If they lick it off, it can make them sick. Salt can cause excessive drooling, paw irritation or burns, vomiting & nausea, and if your pet consumes adequate, the salt can result in weakness, lethargy and tremors.

When a pet has just been rescued from a shelter or loses 1 of his siblings, he can turn out to be scared, sad and timid. Utilizing aventurine can lift their mood and fill their …