Sep 20, 2012 | Cats, Dogs, Medical & Veterinary Care, Pets, Safety
I originally wrote this post in April 2012: May 12, 2012 is National Animal Emergency Preparedness Day. No one wants to think about horrible things that might put your family and pets at risk. But that the point of having the special day. To make us think. Hurricane...
Sep 20, 2012 | Cats, Dogs, Medical & Veterinary Care, Pets
I originally wrote this post in February 2012: Tuesday, February 28 is National Spay Day. Pioneered by the Doris Day Foundation in 1994, this event was created to call attention to the significant problem of pet overpopulation in the United States. We don’t think of...
Sep 20, 2012 | Cats, Dogs, Grieving Pet Loss, Medical & Veterinary Care, Pets
I originally wrote this post in January 2012: We said goodbye to our sweet Zeke the other day. Nearly 15, he was. His kidneys failed him and he just wore out. His loss leaves cannonball size holes in our hearts. He was such an easy-going, sunny-spirited guy. A friend...
Aug 13, 2012 | Behavioral Problems, Cats, Pets
I originally wrote this post in November 2011: Cats are an attractive pet for many people because they tend to be fairly easy to care for. Provide good food, a litter box, affection, interactive play time and you have a ready-made pet. So it’s understandable how...
Aug 13, 2012 | Cats, Dogs, Medical & Veterinary Care, Pets, Safety
I originally wrote this post in October 2011: The last three months of the year are usually great fun for humans with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, as well as New Year’s Eve. Regardless which holidays you observe, be advised that each...
Aug 13, 2012 | Behavioral Problems, Cats, Dogs, Pets
I originally wrote this post in July 2011: We’ve all seen those super-cute photos of dogs and cats curled up together in a blissful nap. Those who have both dogs and cats know that doesn’t come easy. Getting both species to live harmoniously requires time, planning...
