How do I teach my dog their name? Before I can answer this question, I need to define what exactly the name is. The name is a concept, a construct. We, humans, give names to members of our species but also different animals. It culturally relates to subjectivity. Giving someone a name means the person…
Raw Food Diets, or RFDs for short, have been growing in popularity for the past years. Some people claim that by feeding their dogs on raw meat, they provide them with everything they would eat while living in the wild. So it must be healthy, right? Other dog-owners remind that wild dogs have a much…
BETHESDA, Md. – March 27, 2020 – As states and local governments announce “Shelter in Place” and “Stay at Home” restrictions due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Alley Cat Allies is assuring community cat caregivers that they can and should continue to feed their colonies. “We have read nothing in any of the orders…
With COVID-19 keeping people stuck inside around the world, dog owners everywhere are wondering how to keep their pups entertained. Fortunately, this animated guide from Coupon Chief will help you keep up your pooch’s training, even if you’re stuck at home! From crucial obedience commands like “sit” and “stay” to leash and potty training tips,…
Cat lovers know that cats have their own individual characters. Their personalities are a mixture of likes and pet hates. A lot of people think that cats don’t like to chew. They are wrong. Chewing is something they do naturally in the wild. Cats learn to chew their prey to get the food that they…
Do sugar gliders make good pets? Are they a great addition to your family and home? Read on to find out the truth about sugar gliders here. Sugar Gliders are active little marsupials that make their home in Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia. For years, people have been keeping them as pets. If you can’t…
Ticks – The Annoying Blood Suckers Ticks are tiny insects that crawl on to your pet’s skin, hide underneath the fur and suck on blood. They only let go after they are completely filled with your pet’s blood and are very hard to be removed. Ticks cause severe wounds and irritation to your dogs. Here…
A balanced diet and nutrition is paramount to an individual’s overall health and wellness. While you know certain measures to keep yourself healthy, your pets aren’t completely aware of these. This is when your responsibilities as a pet owner comes into the picture. You have to make sure that they maintain good health. As a…
One of the hardest things to cope with is a dog with anxiety. Given that dogs are not able to articulate what they want from you and cannot tell you in the same language what they need, it’s a challenge! Anxiety isn’t just a human thing to feel, and so it’s important to recognize when…
You might struggle with the idea of the perfect gift to get your aging parent. Senior citizens can be so frustratingly practical; they don’t want you to spend a lot of money on gifts and gadgets that they see as frivolous or unnecessary. How many times have you given your parent a lovely scarf or…