Don't bring this dog home if you live in an apartment, or 'must have' quiet. They're loud and gregarious, friendly, and immensely popular. Their name comes from the Middle French word for 'wide throat.' One is even part of a famous cartoon strip with an active imagination.
Now the No. 1 way of acquiring a new pet in the US, it's just one of many reasons to celebrate National Dog Day today. Whether or not you own a dog, you're sure to find inspiration here from this list of 20 unique ways to celebrate your special pup.
Definitely not normal for cats and is a telltale sign of a problem - most likely one of these 4 things. One of them is a situation that could affect your own health, too. Here's the very first thing I'd do if it were my kitty. Even then, you'll probably need to enlist the help of your vet.
When your cat stops eating, it's a big deal. Unlike dogs, a kitty not eating for as little as 16 hours can suffer from a life-threatening cascade in which her body starts sending cells to the liver to convert to energy. Don't wait until it is too late - do these five things now to entice her to eat.
Do this wrong, and your pet might not bite or bark. But that doesn't mean you're not causing harm. Believe me, this is something countless well-meaning pet parents get wrong. And it can mean the difference between comfort and trust, or injury and great harm.