Archive for the 'Pets and Other Animals' Category

Cats - Basic Care

Cats have been domesticated for a long time. Domesticated cats originated in Africa and the Middle East between 4,000 and 8,000 years ago. There are many different breeds of cats but most popular cats are the non-pedigree or “mutt” cats. You should always investigate the cost before getting any kind of […]

Free Puppy Not a Bargain

Now we know the rest of the story. A “friend” gave us a pedigreed and papered dog worth five hundred dollars for free! She said they really didn’t have the time to work with it and wanted it to go to a good home. The only catch was we had to pick […]

Is He Chasing His Tail? What You Always Wanted To Know About Fleas

My dog has fleas. That one statement is enough to make any visitor to my house run back down the walk to their car.
If you own a pet it’s one of those unwritten facts that they will, at one time or another, have fleas. One of the not-so-fun jobs of pet ownership is […]

The Dangers of Hyperthermia for Dogs

Some may think that winter is the only time of year that weather can be dangerous for dogs. However, the fact is that hyperthermia can kill just as easily as hypothermia can. The ancient Egyptians believed that during the hottest days of summer, dogs were possessed by evil spirits that made them foam […]

Dog Mental Health

Your dog’s mental health is just as important as their physical health. Keeping your dog happy and healthy is your main goal. Keeping your dog healthy also includes his mental well being. We will be talking about a few of the mental problems that your dog can have and ways to help your dog with […]