Houseplants and personal landscaping projects have boomed during the pandemic. There’s something about being cooped up at home to make us want to spruce it up with color and comfort. This is why gardening expenses were $8.5 billion more in 2020 than the previous year. If you’re one of these plant parents, there’s a good …
Health and Well-Being: A Perfect Valentine for your Cat! How appropriate that February is National Cat Health Month. We think the best way to show our love for our cats this month is by learning just a little bit more about how to give them optimal health, and as a result, optimal happiness. There are …
All felines are known as obligate carnivores, but that doesn’t mean their diets consist of 100% meat. Cats in the wild hunt for a living, and a large percentage of their prey consists of herbivorous animals whose stomachs contain grass and similar greens. Tiani (Rescued Siberian Lynx) Tiger in the Wild Most cats—even the big …
Selecting appropriate reptile food for your pet is only the beginning of keeping a happy, healthy reptile. Your cold-blooded buddy has subtle dietetic requirements that are critical to her health. Understanding and appreciating the process of properly feeding pet reptiles and common reptile eating habits helps you provide the best possible care for your lizard, …
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Dogs are technically classified as carnivores; but in practice they are what is called facultative omnivores, meaning that they can and do derive nutrition from non-animal sources, such as fruits, herbs, and grasses. All of our dogs’ wild cousins eat plants, but among the many canine species, foxes are the biggest fans of green foods …
Party Hearty: Holding a Catnip Celebration Par-tay. Everyone loves a good party. Cats are no exception. And their little soirees can be more than just a frat-cat playtime. You can host catnip parties because they’re fun for your cat(s), they relieve feline stress, and they can help to retrain kitties who spray or pee in …
Cats are carnivores – every bit of their anatomy and physiology screams out, “I am a meat-eater!” But it turns out that, in nature, cats don’t only eat meat. Virtually every cat species studied normally eats some green plants and grasses — and, of course, they get the benefit of the vegetable matter their prey …
Pet Fears and Fireworks Q: Who doesn’t just love fireworks? A: Most pets. Pets and Fireworks: Terror and Confusion July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month, which is very fitting since more pets flood into animal shelters following the 4th of July than at any other time of the year. Often, people don’t realize the …
In recognition of Adopt a Senior Pet Month, we want to take this opportunity to talk about the benefits of bringing an older animal into your life. There are plenty of good reasons to do so, and a few things to consider ahead of time. Why Older Animals Need our Compassion One important fact that …
A wonderful thing has happened while we all endure one of the most challenging experiences of our lives, and if the current pandemic can be said to have a silver lining it is this: animal shelters and rescue organizations across the country are reporting an actual shortage of pets to adopt. Many people have been …