When it comes to celebrating birthdays, horses shouldn’t be left out! More and more horse owners are joining in the fun of making horse-friendly birthday cakes to celebrate their equine friend’s special day. Creating a birthday cake for horses can be a fun, creative, and healthy way to show your horse just how much they mean to you.
Why Cats Need Cat Furniture
Cat Furniture Is Necessary for A Healthy, Happy Cat
If you reside in a suburban area or in the countryside, then you probably allow your cat to go outside, in which case cat furniture is not a necessity. However, if you do not allow your cat to venture outside or you live in a city and your cat stays inside all the time, then you and your feline friend can both benefit from cat furniture.
Why Your Cat Needs Cat Furniture
Following are some reasons an indoor cat needs furniture of its own.
- Scratching – A cat naturally likes to scratch. Most people think that when a cat scratches it is trying to sharpen or trim its claws. What it is actually doing is shedding its claws. When a cat scratches your furniture or a scratching post, it leaves the outer layer of the claw behind which encourages new growth.
- Romping and climbing – Your cat’s natural instinct is to jump, climb, hide, and chase. To survive in the wild cats need to hunt and kill prey. This natural behavior still dominates how your pet cat acts indoors.
- Napping – cats sleep up to sixteen hours a day. Therefore, they love a safe and warm place to sleep rather than a loud or stressful place.
Health Issues Associated with Certain Breeds of Dogs
When you picture your favorite breed of dog, a healthy and ideal conformation probably comes to mind. However, whether you are researching dogs to find the right breed for your lifestyle or learning about the dog you currently have it is important to know, recognize and be able to understand the genetic predisposition that some breeds have to both potentially major and insignificant health issues.
Small Breeds
From purse pets to pest control workers, the small breeds are loved as well. In many of the breeds, breeders are choosing to get smaller and smaller as the public’s interest in them continues to get larger every year. The smaller the dog, the more people want them as unique and loving best friends. But with small size comes great health concerns.
Chews Wisely: The Ultimate Guide to Dog Dental Health with Dental Chews and Tooth Brushing
As a dog owner, maintaining your furry friend’s health goes beyond regular vet visits, a balanced diet, and plenty of exercise. An often overlooked, but essential aspect of canine wellness, is oral hygiene. Through proper dog dental care – specifically, dog dental chews and tooth brushing – you can help ensure your pet’s teeth and gums stay healthy while also preventing serious dental diseases. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the benefits of dog dental chews and tooth brushing, while sharing some top tips for maintaining your pet’s oral health.
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12 Essential Tips for a Pet-Friendly Pride Month Celebration
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Create a Safe Environment:
Before involving your pet in any Pride Month celebrations, ensure that the environment is safe and comfortable for them. Large crowds, loud noises, or unfamiliar places can stress animals out. If you’re attending a parade or outdoor event, make sure there is plenty of shade and water available for your pet.
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Costume Considerations:
If you plan on dressing up your pet, ensure that the costume is pet-friendly and comfortable. Avoid any accessories that could be choking hazards or interfere with your pet’s ability to see, breathe, or move. Always respect your pet’s comfort level and don’t force them into wearing anything that makes them uncomfortable.
How To Keep Your Dog’s Skin Healthy
Healthy skin in a dog is just as important to him as your skin health is to you. Just like humans, dogs can suffer from a variety of skin conditions from infections to parasites and even dander or dry skin. For dog lovers, nothing is more comforting or enjoyable than running your fingers through a soft and clean dog coat with healthy, moisturized skin underneath. By following these easy and simple tips you can make your dog’s skin healthy and keep it that way.
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- Don’t overwash your pet. A dog that is bathed too often has all of his natural, protective oils stripped from his skin, leaving him itchy and dry. This makes him scratch more than he should, which can lead to open cuts and sores all over his body and opens him up to secondary infections. Aside from those dangers, you also end up with a stronger doggy odor smell from a dog that is washed too often as his body attempts to compensate for the major loss in skin and coat oils. Use puppy bath wipes or waterless shampoos in between your regular washings. The rule of thumb for dog grooming is every 6 to 8 weeks unless he gets into something like mud.
Am I Ready to Be a Dog Parent?
47% of all families own a dog. It’s a staggering statistic, especially considering so many of these families don’t ask themselves beforehand “Am I ready to be a dog parent?” Most people, unfortunately, look at a dog and think “It’s just a dog, and I’m its owner.” They don’t take into consideration that the dog is now part of the family, and it’s a lifetime commitment.
The sad part is, the dogs are the ones who suffer for it, while the human “owners” rarely suffer any of the consequences. Even worse, often the owners don’t realize they aren’t ready. They don’t realize the commitment, time, and finances, that go into having a dog be a part of the family.
It’s important, when thinking about dog parenting, to ask yourself some questions. Are you ready for the financial commitment? Are you ready for the time commitment? Are you emotionally ready to add a dog to your family? Before answering, you need to consider your answer and weigh them against facts to ensure you are truly ready for a dog.
Dog Allergies – The Signs, Types, And Ways to Treat Them Effectively
Did someone tell you that their dog suffers from allergies? Or has your vet told you that your furry buddy might have an allergic reaction? Also, do you feel that your pet already has an allergy? In all the cases, you will notice that there is no specific rule that dog allergies follow. There are many kinds of allergies that can lead to issues in your dogs.
Flea & Tick Prevention; Choosing the Right Option
Keeping biting pests off your dog can become a stressful job, especially during the warmer months. Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes carry with them deadly diseases including Lyme’s and the dreaded West Nile that can find their way into your dog’s bloodstream and wreak havoc on his body with a single bite from these parasites. Shopping for preventative care at your local pet store, online, and vet’s office can become overwhelming easily with the large selection. How do you know which one will work for you? It all depends on your dog, where you live, and the type of lifestyle you lead with your canine companion.
Know Your Dog
If your dog has a sensitivity to specific ingredients, consider this before putting any pest control on his body or spraying your yard. Yard sprays to control fleas and ticks can actually be far more harmful than spot-on treatments or sprays that go directly on your pet. However, some of these products that use harsh chemicals like ivermectin can also cause reactions in your dog from allergies to sensitivities or even chemical burns on his skin. If your pet is a sensitive one, think twice before buying conventional flea and tick preventatives.
Beat the Heat: Essential Tips to Safeguard Your Dog’s Paws from Sizzling Summer Sidewalks
As the summer season approaches, many dog owners look forward to spending more time outside with their furry friends. However, this warmer weather also brings certain hazards, one of the most overlooked being hot sidewalks. This guide aims to provide you with essential information on protecting dog paws from hot sidewalks. By being informed, you can ensure that your walks remain a source of enjoyment, not discomfort for your pet.