Recent Blog Posts

  • Why to consider adopting an older cat

    June 1, 2013
    Sure a cute kitten is great but adopting an older cat has many great benefits as well.
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  • Crate training your dog

    June 1, 2013
    Training your dog to go into his crate is a tool that is used for confining him when he can’t be supervised as well as a place for him to call his own.
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  • Calming your dog during a thunderstorm

    May 1, 2013
    I once had a dog named Lightning that was so afraid of thunder he would dart behind our couch for cover. Ironic, I know. Dogs are often afraid of the booming noise and will sometimes be so nervous that they shake.
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  • How to Stop Your Dog from Kicking Up Dirt

    May 1, 2013
    After doing their "business", many dogs like to kick up dirt. Why is this? Dogs that kick up dirt are simply trying to spread their scent as far as they can.
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  • Spring Pond Cleaning

    April 1, 2013
    Step 1 - CleaningThe most important task in preparing a pond for the new season is to eliminate any leftover organic residue. Use a pond net or skimmer net to remove leaves, twigs, and debris from inside the pond.
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  • PetSafeĀ® Remote Trainers

    April 1, 2013
    PetSafe® Remote Trainers use a handheld remote to send a signal to your pet's receive collar. The signal activates a stimulation deterring him from an unwanted action or reinforcing a verbal command during obedience training.
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  • How to care for your pet rabbit

    March 1, 2013
    As the owner of a pet rabbit, you should know the basics on how to create a safe, loving environment for them. There are many things you should know about as a rabbit owner, diet and housing being just two of them.
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  • Healthy Dental Practices for Pets

    March 1, 2013
    February has been declared Pet Dental Month --and for good reason. The most common disease seen by veterinarians is dental disease. In fact, 75-85% of pets over the age of 2 have dental disease of some form.
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  • Pet-proofing a room for small animals

    February 1, 2013
    Your small pets such as ferrets, guinea pigs and hamsters like to stretch their legs every once and a while. However, before you let your little fuzzy buddy go, you need to make sure that the room is safe for him to roam around.
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  • Teaching Your Parakeet To Do Tricks

    February 1, 2013
    Parakeets, also known as Budgies, are very loving and social creatures. They may be very small birds, but do not let that fool you. They are very intelligent for their size. Parakeet training can teach your bird to talk, perform tricks, and perch on your hand or shoulder.
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