• Why Does My Cat Bodyslam My Door?

    Why Does My Cat Bodyslam My Door?

    Attention, boredom, food, the bathroom—cats can meow at you all they like, but you aren’t fluent in mews. So, what else can they do? Make more noise in an attempt to communicate. Your cat likely body slams your doors for that exact reason. Here are some examples of what they might be trying to say:…

  • Do Cats Think We’re Their Parents?

    Do Cats Think We’re Their Parents?

    There’s no doubt about it. Cats love us. But do they think we’re their parents? Do they think we’re just “big cats?” Part of the answer comes from perspective. Do Cats Think We’re Their Biological Parents? Well, no. When you approach a stray or feral cat—it’s unlikely they’ll look you in the eye and see…

  • New Pet Parent Checklist 2023 Dog Edition

    New Pet Parent Checklist 2023 Dog Edition

    Congrats on your new furry best friend! We’re so excited for you! Are you nervous? Worried you’ll forget something? Don’t stress yourself out—this new pet parent checklist for dogs has all the essentials, so you can focus on lovin’ your pup more and running to the store less. Let’s get you prepared! (Skip to the…

  • New Pet Parent Guide 2023 Dog Edition

    New Pet Parent Guide 2023 Dog Edition

    New Year, new you! In 2022, there was a lot to learn about owning dogs, from feeding to training. We’ve all grown a lot. Great job! Below, I compile the big points a new pet parent should know before and after bringing a dog into their home in 2023. Dogs are way more permanent than…

  • Why Does My Dog Have a Blue Mark on Their Lower Belly?

    Why Does My Dog Have a Blue Mark on Their Lower Belly?

    Any strays, or previously owned dogs, tend to have a small tattoo on their stomach to show they’ve been neutered or spayed. This is done primarily to confirm with certainty that there aren’t any reproductive organs to remove. It serves a purpose: vets can visually confirm at a surface level instead of costly scans or…

  • Can You Kennel Your Dog Overnight?

    Can You Kennel Your Dog Overnight?

    Short and sweet of it: yes! Dogs are denning animals as much as they are social animals—sleeping in what they deem a safe place is not cruel. In fact, with the right set-up, a dog may prefer their crate over your bed! Why Crate Train Your Dog? There are several reasons why you should crate-train…

  • Pointers for Stress-free Vet Visits with Your Cat

    Pointers for Stress-free Vet Visits with Your Cat

    There’s definitely some pet-parent guilt when taking your cat to a vet. They’re miserable, stressed out, possibly hyperventilating and doing the math to decide how long they’re going to snub you when you get home. What’s worse is the wrestling and lashing out at vets and vet techs—you’re there to help your cat, but your…

  • Non-Prescription Products for Your Dog’s Dental Health, VOHC Accepted

    Non-Prescription Products for Your Dog’s Dental Health, VOHC Accepted

    Have you ever smelled a less-than-pleasant aroma from a dog’s mouth? And you know they hadn’t gone through the trash recently? Unfortunately, bad dog breath often signals a bigger issue than kitchen-trash diving. Bacteria in the mouth cause the stench, but those bacteria can wreak havoc on a dog’s teeth and gums. So how do…

  • All About Dog Dental Health: Plaque and Tartar on Your Dog’s Teeth

    All About Dog Dental Health: Plaque and Tartar on Your Dog’s Teeth

    If it eats, it probably gets its teeth cleaned—from your little Maltese to hippos! Table of Contents Yes, it’s a fact that many wild animals don’t need us to oversee their dental care. Wild animals are lucky enough to eat and chew on foods such as hard nuts, bark, bones, and more, introducing a mechanical…

  • Pine Pellet Litter Pros and Cons (and How Often Do You Need to Clean It, Anyway?)

    Pine Pellet Litter Pros and Cons (and How Often Do You Need to Clean It, Anyway?)

    If you’ve been on CatTok (that’s Cat TikTok), you know about pine litter. But do you know everything there is to know? Is it worth the cost? Is it safe for your cat companion(s)? Are you making the right choice!? Stop stressing. We’ve got a list of pros and cons just for you. Table of…