Adopting a cat for the first time is an exciting experience, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. While cats are often considered independent pets, they still require proper care, attention, and understanding. Whether you're bringing home a kitten or an adult rescue, avoiding these common cat ownership mistakes will set you and your furry friend up for a happy life together.
Here are five common mistakes new cat owners make—and how to avoid them.
In the US, 40 percent of pets are obtained from friends or family members. Roughly 30 percent are adopted from shelters and rescues while the other 30 percent are purchased from breeders. Our list of benefits for both adopting and purchasing will help you narrow down which choice is right for you.
Do you want to welcome a pet into your home but are unsure if you are ready to make a long-term commitment? Fostering could be the perfect solution. We’ve answered some of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to providing foster care to animals that need it most.
It’s important to bath your cat or dog when he is dirty. Giving your pet’s coat a thorough wash keeps his skin clean and free of parasites. However, your dog or cat may not get into the water willingly. We’ve compiled a simple instructional on how to make bath time with your pet a relatively hassle-free process.
Whether you have just picked up a brand new puppy or have given an old dog a new home, it’s not uncommon for dogs to have an accident in their new living environment. We’ve compiled some tips on teaching your new dog to eliminate in the right place every time.
Can you Teach an Old Dog New Tricks?
While it’s hard to teach an old dog a new trick, refreshing an adult dog’s housetraining skills is an easier trick than most. According to famous dog behaviorist Cesar Millan, it’s important to first distinguish that your adult dog’s in-house accidents are not the result of behavioral or medical issues, but simply a lack of training. He suggests contacting your vet if you suspect the soiling is related to medical problems, and consulting a canine professional if the soiling is related to a behavioral problems. Otherwise, training to the rescue!
Many foods can tempt your appetite but could cause your dog discomfort and even send them to the vet. To help keep your pup safe, we've divided human foods into two categories: what's safe and what's not. Keep reading to learn which foods to avoid giving your dog.
We all know how important it is to brush our teeth—but our pets don’t! Dental issues in cats and dogs can lead to serious, even life-threatening infections if not addressed. In fact, studies show that 75% of pets over the age of three already suffer from some form of dental disease. Yikes! That’s why we’ve put together a quick and easy guide to help you brush your pet’s teeth and keep their smile healthy.
Pet rescue education is extremely important for everyone because when disasters hit, pets too face a lot of danger and threat to their lives. In situations like these, pet shelters are always one step ahead in helping and rescuing pets. However, everyone should come together to help the pets that are affected. You can also take part in rescuing pets that are in danger and help save their lives. Let’s find out how you can prepare for pet rescue in disasters.
When you want to get a pet companion for yourself, you will come across lots of options. However, the option that you should opt for is to adopt from a pet shelter. There are thousands of pets in pet shelters waiting to be adopted.
When people hear of fostering a pet, they often ask why. The reason why pet fostering should be considered by everyone is that there are thousands of adorable pets in animal shelters. The number of pets in these shelter increase on a daily basis, making it hard for the shelter to accommodate the growing number.