In recent years, pet insurance has more and more become part of a pet owner’s budget. We have all experienced rising health care costs, and health care for pets is a part of that picture as well. There are different types of insurance including such things as wellness coverage, spaying and neutering and dental exams. […]
This is a great article from Tuck Sleep about dogs and their sleep! https://www.tuck.com/. Check out all the information on their site. How much sleep do dogs need? On average, dogs spend 12 to 14 hours per day sleeping. Your dog’s particular sleep needs may vary around that range, depending on his age, size, breed, […]
Most of us in Southern California have an emergency supply kit ready. At the start of a new year and at the beginning of summer, I like to check the items to ensure they are adequate for current family needs and to ensure that food and water supplies are fresh. Your household emergency kit should include […]
Moving can be a big headache for everyone! While pets do adapt well to a new home, the process can be very stressful from start to finish. Boxes all over the place, cleaning products being used more intensely, clothes, furniture, and knickknacks being donated or discarded. Dogs and cats investigate new items in their environment […]
Oops, I have to face it: my cat has grown too big! He had some food allergies and threw up a lot. Our vet has been working with me to find a dry cat food he can tolerate. Unfortunately, they are all expensive and still didn’t work. My cats loved one in particular which contained […]
Pet Sitters International reminds us that every year thousands of pets suffer and even die from household poisoning. The ASPCA Animal Control Poison Center manages an average of 750 calls a day related to possible poisoning. While the list below is not an exhaustive one, it contains some of the common household items that are […]