Crucial Cat Tips & Strategies from Head to Tail

Dog Tips

If Your Pet Suffers Itchy Skin Consistently, Suspect This First

This can make your poor pet absolutely miserable. Some even scratch themselves sore. You may blame it on this well-known trigger. But often it's the other elephant in the room. Yet you miss it, so you never nip it in the bud. Fortunately, this test can tell you which it is.

Dog Tips

Are Your Everyday Cleaners Putting Your Pet at Risk?

No one wants a messy and stinky home, but take caution — your cleaning routine could be creating a toxic environment for your furry family members. Watch out for these hazardous cleaning products and switch to safer, nontoxic ones instead.

Cat Tips

Extremely Lethal to Pets yet Found in Most Homes and Often in Harm's Way

Please don't drop or leave this type of pill laying out where your pet can get it. Some varieties are more risky than others, due to their propensity for being left out where pets can indulge. And be forewarned: some pets are remarkably clever at opening containers.

Cat Tips

Never Pet Your Cat in This Spot — They Hate It!

Study shows where you should never pet your cat because they despise it. Researchers were surprised by the results that were quite different than their expectations, based on how cats stroke each other. Don't pet your precious kitty again till you read this.

Cat Tips

An Exciting Line of Healing Products for Pets: Essential Oils

Dr. Melissa Shelton is a holistic veterinarian whose special area of expertise is essential oils for animals. Dr. Shelton discusses the body-mind healing properties of her essential oil blends created especially for pets.

Dog Tips

You Wouldn't Feed This to Your Pet if You Could 'See' This Additive

But you can't — so you may be compromising your pet's health unawares. For starters, this is a natural process you shouldn't be interfering with. What's worse, this contains soap-like saponins, which interfere with nutrient uptake. And there's more.

Dog Tips

Are You Helping Your Pet Stay Safe from Heartworms?

Year-round preventatives have been the norm for heartworm prevention, but are these chemical treatments really as effective as they seem? Here’s how to provide better protection for your companion animals.

Cat Tips

They Can Be Demanding, Chatty and Bossy, but They're Fun!

These animals love to follow you around, are always social, and won't hesitate to create their own intrigue if you ignore them. They're highly chatty. And ever so sweet, loving and loyal. Their chattiness may be the perfect diversion if you enjoy their antics.

Cat Tips

Is Your Cat Struggling with Separation Anxiety?

If you think that leaving your cat alone for a few hours will not affect them whatsoever, it could be you’re just missing the signs. Here’s how to tell if your cat is dealing with separation anxiety (and what you can do about it).

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