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10 Tips for Keeping a Clean Litter Box
Whether you are getting a new kitten or already have a cat in your home, keeping their litter box clean is important. Maintaining a clean litter box is essential for your cat’s health and well-being. Dirty boxes not only smell bad but can lead to urinary tract infections and other health problems for your furry family member.
Tip #1: Choose the Right Type of Cat Litter Box
There are all sorts of litter boxes with different features, including covered boxes, automatic cleaning boxes, and hidden cabinet boxes. It would be best te get a cat box your cat will use that is the right size.
For example, if you have a new kitten, they may not be big enough to climb into and out of a full-size litter box. You would want to find a kitten-sized litter box to start with...
read moreWhy Do Dogs Bark So Much?
All dogs bark as a means of communication with each other and their pet parents. Some dogs bark excessively, and others bark just to communicate. For example, they may bark when someone knocks on their door.
Now, imagine for a moment the only way you had to communicate with others is by using a single word. All you could say is that one word to communicate how you feel, explain what you want, and let others know when something is wrong.
The only way for others to understand you is by changing the word’s tone, inflection, and sound. As you can see, this is how your dog attempts to communicate with you when they bark.
How to Tell What Your Dog’s Bark Means
As you spend more time with your dog, you will start to notice a pattern in the way they bark. It...
read moreBenefits of Giving CBD to Your Pet
You probably have heard of CBD or cannabidiol and the potential health benefits it provides humans. You may have seen various CBD products and CBD oils being sold at health and wellness stores and medical cannabis dispensaries. However, you may not know that dogs and cats can benefit from CBD just like humans.
What Is CBD?
CBD is made from the hemp plant’s leaves, stalks, and flowers. It can also be found in cannabis plants. Regardless of where it is sourced, CBD only contains trace amounts of THC—the psychoactive chemical predominantly found in marijuana. CBD derived from hemp plants contains almost no THC but far more CBD.
What Does CBD Do in Dogs and Cats?
Administering CBD to your dog or cat has similar effects as it does on humans. Pet owners...
read moreHow Long Do Pet Doors Last?
When you have pets that enjoy going outdoors, it can become tiresome to let them in and out all the time. The perfect solution is to invest in a pet door to give your pet the freedom to come and go as they please. However, before you buy a dog or cat door, there are a few things you need to know.
Types of Kitty and Doggy Doors
There are several different types of kitty and doggy doors with various features and uses. Therefore, you will want to evaluate each door and choose one based on your pet’s size and the location where you want to install the pet door.
Single Flap Pet Doors
The most basic type of pet door is a flap pet door. This style features a single flap usually held in place with weights and magnets. When your cat or dog pushes on the flap,...
read moreWho Invented the Pet Door?
There is much speculation about who invented the pet door. There are different references to pet doors throughout history. Unfortunately, even with this information, uncovering the true inventor of the pet door is still a mystery today.
Did Sir Isaac Newton Invent the Pet Door?
Some people believe that Sir Isaac Newton invented the pet door. However, that is merely speculation. What we do know is there is a tale about how he had a domestic cat and a kitten. He grew tired of stopping his work and getting up to open the door to let them in and out.
He had an ingenious plan: to cut a hole in the door for the cat and another hole in the door for the kitten. After he cut both holes, he watched in anticipation as his cat went through her hole and the kitten went...
read moreHow to Stop My Dog from Scratching the Door
Dogs scratch on doors for a wide variety of reasons. When they do, they can be tearing up and scratching the doors. If your dog is scratching on your sliding glass door, they can leave scratch marks in the glass from their nails. Some of the more common reasons your furry family member is scratching on your doors include:
- They want to be let inside or want to go outside. When your dog wants to come inside or needs to go outside to use the bathroom, they may get overly excited and scratch at the door.
- They are experiencing separation anxiety. Dogs like having someone to be with, whether it is their pet parents, another dog, or even a cat. Dogs are social animals. When they are left all alone, they can experience separation anxiety,... read more
Why Owning a Pet Is Good for Your Health
Pet owners already know the joy they experience when they bring home a new furry family member. However, many may not realise they also gain many health benefits from having a furry family member that can help improve their mental and physical wellbeing.
In more recent years, studies have been conducted to determine the benefits of having a pet in the home—whether it be a cat, dog, hamster, or another animal—and how this benefits the pet parent’s health. These studies have uncovered the following benefits:
#1: Pet owners’ stress levels are lower.
Daily contact with pets helps counteract stress levels by lowering the heart rate and stress-inducing hormone levels in the body. So, after a long stressful day at work, spending time with your furry friend can...
read moreHow to Train Your Cat to Use a Pet Door
For pet owners who allow their cats to go outside, it can become quite the chore letting your feline family member in and out whenever they have the urge. A much easier solution is to invest in a quality cat door to give them the freedom to come and go as they want without you having to let them in and out constantly.
There are all different types of cat doors you can choose from, including:
- Cat Flaps – This is the most basic type of pet door that has a flap.
- Microchip Doors – These dog and cat doors use your cat’s microchip in her collar to open the door when they want outside or back in. The rest of the time, the door remains securely locked.
- Wall Doors – These doors are perfect for wall... read more
How to Keep Your Dog from Running Out the Door
Do you have to hold your dog whenever you answer your front door to prevent them from dashing out the door? Maybe your dog likes bolting out the door when you get home from work? If you are tired of your dog taking off down the street or heading to a neighbour’s home, teaching your dog to prevent this type of behaviour is worthwhile.
Why Does My Dog Dash Out the Door?
Dogs will push their way out the door for a variety of reasons. He or she may be tired of being in the house all day while you were at work. They are overly excited to see you, so, when you open the front door, they want to run out, greet you, and play with you.
They could have seen a squirrel, cat, or another animal out the window and want to check it out, so they dash out the door. Your dog...
read moreHow to Care for a Senior Dog
As your dog ages, eventually they will be considered a senior dog. The age at which they become senior dogs depends on their breed. For instance, most smaller dogs are considered seniors around age ten to twelve, whereas large breeds could become seniors when they are five to seven.
Your dog’s lifestyle and genetics also play a role in aging. You could have a larger dog who is seven and still runs around and plays as if they were a puppy. As a pet parent, it is important to watch for signs that your dog is getting older and becoming a senior and use these tips to make the appropriate accommodations for your furry family member.
Tip #1: Monitor Their Behaviour
Keep an eye on your dog’s behaviour. Older dogs tend to have less energy, so they will rest and sleep...
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