Pet Care Tips & Articles

Our pets are our family. The love, care, and attention we give our pets is returned many times over. Our library of pet care tips and articles offer helpful information about caring for the much-loved, furry, funny, stubborn, loyal and loving little souls who share our lives.

Popular Articles

Contact Your Veterinarian When Your Dog Shows These Signs

Conditions which are emergencies, and which may let you take a "wait and see" attitude.

Senior Dogs: Common Behavior Changes

Types of changes seen in aging and older dogs, and why they may be occuring.

Assembling a Pet First Aid Kit

What to place in a first aid kit specifically meant for pets.

Beware Of "Lost Pet" Scams

Tips on the more common scams, meant to defraud grieving and heartbroken pet owners.

Caring For A Paralyzed Dog

What to expect, how to manage, quality of life issues and euthanasia.

Feeding Dehydrated Dog Food

The pros and cons of feeding dehydrated or freeze dried dog foods.

Dog Adoption - Budget Worksheet

A list of one-time and on-going expenses when adopting a dog.

People Who Don't Pick Up After Their Dogs

The hot-button issue of clean-up. Frustrated people tell their stories.

No-Kill Shelters vs. "Kill" Shelters

Contentious debate over shelters that euthanize and those that don't.

Dental Sprays for Pets

Do dental sprays for dogs and cats really work? How they can be used as part of a dental cleaning routine.

Cat Adoption - Budget Worksheet

A list of one-time and on-going expenses when adopting a cat.

Normal Aging & Expected Changes in Older Cats

The types of physical and behavioral changes common in senior or geriatric cats.