Pet Parent Blog

Health & care, news, reviews & stories

Quick Anxiety Reduction Tips for Stressful Dogs

Quick Anxiety Reduction Tips for Stressful Dogs

Anxiety The majority of canine anxiety can be traced to one of three separate causes: fear, separation, and aging. It can be difficult to watch your dog when they are suffering. Depending on your dog, you can follow a couple of these quick anxiety reduction tips to...

Puppies: The First Year, What to Expect

Puppies: The First Year, What to Expect

Adopting a new puppy is one of the most joyous occasions in life. Getting that little one home and playing, cuddling, and caring for them will be both challenging and rewarding. If you have never gotten a puppy, you may be asking what the first year with puppies looks...

What Causes Stress in Pets?

What Causes Stress in Pets?

We are all too familiar with stress; how it affects us, how to can turn the strongest person not someone they don’t recognize and how it can cause a deterioration of the mind and body. While we have the ability to talk to someone about our stress levels – our pets...

Do You Need a Pet Sitter for your Exotic Pet?

Do You Need a Pet Sitter for your Exotic Pet?

Let's be honest, cats and dogs have been the mainstay of the pet population for decades and their reign isn't going to stop any time soon. That being said, many of today's pet-loving people want a pet that's a little different than a feline or canine, and they're...

6 Ways to Make Sure Your Dog Stays Healthy and Happy

6 Ways to Make Sure Your Dog Stays Healthy and Happy

Let’s admit it. You pamper your dog more than you pamper your children. You want to make sure your dog lives a long, happy, and healthy life. Here are a few things you can do as a dog parent to help your canine feel happier and healthier:   Socialize Your Dog...

What is A Hairball and How to Get Rid of Them?

What is A Hairball and How to Get Rid of Them?

Hairballs, or trichobezoars in vet speak, is cat hair that your cat has swallowed while grooming itself or other cats.  It’s a fact―cats love to groom.  And, while all cats are susceptible to getting hairballs, long-haired mature cats are the most likely to get them....

Tips To Treat Separation Anxiety In Dogs

Tips To Treat Separation Anxiety In Dogs

Dogs are one of the most beautiful creations of God and, indeed, a human’s best friend. Besides making the world a better place to live in, they make life worth living.    Now, who does not like to come back home to see that wagging tail and playful jumps? Well,...

What is an Executive Protection Dog?

What is an Executive Protection Dog?

If you’ve watched the news any time during the past week, you’ve likely heard stories of violence, robberies, break-ins, and carjackings, to name a few. If these have you concerned, you might be interested in the latest breed of dog to take the world by storm:...

Dangers of Macadamia Nuts For Dogs

Dangers of Macadamia Nuts For Dogs

  Like raisins, chocolates, grapes, and onions, macadamia nuts can be severely toxic to our canine friends, especially if ingested in large doses. If you're doing baking this season and/or handling treats and snacks that contain this type of nut, make sure to...

What is A Hairball and How to Get Rid of Them?

What is A Hairball and How to Get Rid of Them?

Hairballs, or trichobezoars in vet speak, is cat hair that your cat has swallowed while grooming itself or other cats.  It’s a fact―cats love to groom.  And, while all cats are susceptible to getting hairballs, long-haired mature cats are the most likely to get them....

Tips For Traveling With Dogs in a Rental Car

Tips For Traveling With Dogs in a Rental Car

If you’re planning a road trip or vacation by road, you’ve no doubt considered all the pros and cons of taking your pet in the car. Whether loading the dog in the rear of the car or taking the cat along for the ride in a pet carrier, traveling by car with your...

How Much Exercise Does A Dog Require?

How Much Exercise Does A Dog Require?

All dogs need daily exercise but the amount each one requires depends on several factors.  The three main criteria are age, health/fitness, and breed.  Each of these is important and each must be considered before any vigorous activities can begin.  Like people, all...

Books Dog Lovers Won’t Be Able to Put Down

Books Dog Lovers Won’t Be Able to Put Down

Everyone who is reading this probably has a dog to care for, or they are thinking of getting a new pet. There are plenty of dog books out there, but I think you’re looking for the best dog books.  That is books that will help you learn to be a great dog parent, or...

CBD Oil for a Healthy Dog

CBD Oil for a Healthy Dog

You have probably heard of the famous CBD oil which noticed incredible growth recently. As it’s known, this product became a go-to natural medication for different health conditions, including pain, stress and anxiety, and inflammation. So, it’s not unexpected that a...

Heated Cat House for Your Furry Feline

Heated Cat House for Your Furry Feline

THIS HEATED CAT HOUSE WILL KEEP OUTDOOR KITTIES WARM THROUGH FREEZING TEMPERATURES Did you know that there are Heated Cat Houses? Although it’s marketed for outdoor cats, the house can be used indoors as well. The outer measurements are 18 by 22 inches, and the heated...

Online Resources For Finding A Lost Pet

Online Resources For Finding A Lost Pet

Technology has allowed us to create online communities for a variety of reasons and purposes such as forums to discuss common interests to groups for people who go to the same school or workplace. As tech continues to innovate and solve issues that we face in our...

Sign Up For Our Newsletter!

Keep up with all the specials and important updates that are pet related!

You have Successfully Subscribed!