Is Your Cat Suckling Blankets as an Adult?
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Itchy Cat? Here’s Why Your Cat’s Scratching So Much
If your cat won’t stop scratching, you might immediately suspect fleas. While it’s true that these little buggers are one of the most common reasons for an itchy cat, there are several other possible causes of itching—medically referred to as pruritus. To help you narrow it down, we talked to three vet experts about why your cat might be scratching so much and what you can do about it.
13 Holiday Foods That Are Dangerous to Cats
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New Kitten Checklist: Supplies, Home Prep, and Vet Visits
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How to Train Dogs to Stay Off Furniture
As much as we love cuddling up with our dogs, people often ask me how to train dogs to stay off furniture. Teaching pups a specific cue that gives them permission to get on furniture helps ensure that your wet or muddy dog doesn’t ruin your upholstery or bother your guests. Below, I discuss some ways to help keep dogs off furniture, whether you are there or not. While I focus on “the couch,” the same rules can apply to other furniture, like a bed, a table or a chair.
The Best Dog-Friendly Coffee Shops in Each State
As dog parents, we love taking our four-legged friends with us wherever we can. But finding a dog-friendly coffee shop with friendly baristas, good coffee and maybe even a pup cup for your pooch isn’t always easy to come by. We scoured all 50 states for dog-friendly patios, off-leash eateries and Fido-themed coffee bars that offer pet-friendly options for your best friend.
14 Best Flea and Tick Prevention Products for Dogs
Sometimes, the little things cause the biggest problems. Case in point? Fleas and ticks. Small but mighty, these notorious pests can wreak havoc on our four-legged friends, causing everything from itchy skin to serious medical conditions such as Lyme disease, anemia, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and more. But with the right flea and tick prevention for dogs, you can ensure your canine companion remains comfortable, healthy and parasite-free. Ready to protect your pet? Read on for expert advice about how to choose the correct flea and tick prevention for dogs, as well as bestselling products recommended by doting pet parents (like you!).
What Is Chicken Meal in Dog Food? And Why Is It Used in Dog Food?
If you’ve ever picked up kibble at the grocery store and scanned the ingredients list, you’ve likely seen “chicken meal” listed and asked yourself, “What the heck is chicken meal? And does it belong in my dog’s food?” Here’s what to know.
How To Get Your Cat to Sleep At Night
Ever wonder why your cat sleeps all day but suddenly finds your toes, ears, and every toy in the house to be the most amusing thing ever as soon as you are ready to go to bed? Or do you find yourself sleeping with one eye open to because your cat pounces on anything moving under the covers? Or how about getting your ankles chased if you get up at night? If you’re wondering why your cat wakes you up at night and how to get your cat on the same sleep schedule as you, you’re not alone. Why Your Cat Won’t Let You Sleep at Night Often, it seems like cats are just out of sync with our wake/sleep cycles—and indeed, this is the case. By nature, humans are diurnal, which means we are awake during the day and asleep at night. You may think that cats must be nocturnal, but that isn’t exactly the case. Cats are what is known as crepuscular. Crepuscular animals tend to be most active during the late evenings and early mornings—so just as we are winding down, they are winding up. This is the peak time that cats prefer to play, hunt, and do all their basic activities. In the wild, this is also the time when many of their prey animals (such as rodents) are waking up and starting to move around, so it is the perfect time for a predator (like your cat) to be up and hunting. Many domesticated cats have retained these behaviors. As a rule, cats will sleep 18 hours per day, spread over a series of naps that average 78 minutes each. They sleep during the day as well as in the middle of the night, only to get up and become active right when we are heading to bed, and again shortly before we want to get up. This can be a definite clash! So how can you get your cat on a more compatible schedule so that you can get some sleep?
Uh Oh, My Pet Ate a Candy Wrapper! What Do I Do?
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