If you’ve decided to get a pet, it’s important to take the time to choose the right pet for you and your family. Rather than just going to the pet store or local animal shelter to just “see what they have,” go through this list of questions to help you decide what kind of pet…
What Makes Cats Sleep So Much?
Where is your kitty now? If you’re reading this content on a laptop or tablet, there’s a strong possibility it’s trying to snuggle right on top of the screen. If Fluffy isn’t around, it’s probably dreaming or waking up from their ninth cat sleep of the day. Cats are known for their love of the…
‘Smarten Up, Man!’: Bossy African Grey Parrot Loves Calling Out His Family and Their Cats
The owner of a hilarious parrot has shared footage of the intelligent bird scolding her cats with learned catchphrases and even making sure that the kids go to bed on time. The funny clips have been viewed tens of thousands of times, brightening netizens’ day. Born and raised in Ontario, Canada, mom of two Tammy…
How to Keep Cats Off Counters
One of the difficulties I’ve had with my new kitten, Whiskers, is that he likes to jump up on the kitchen counters. It’s actually hard to get mad at him for it, because he genuinely doesn’t seem to see anything wrong with it. When I react, he looks at me like, “What?” I realize he…
Why Does My Cat Keep Meowing?
Cat meowing can certainly become annoying or worrisome if your cat is meowing constantly, loudly or all night long. Your cat may be meowing because they want attention, they’re bored, hungry, stressed out, their litter box needs cleaning, they want to breed, or perhaps it’s something more serious like pain, illness, or age-related difficulties. Let’s…
How Can I Pet-Proof My Home?
By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi Pets are more than a hobby; they’re part of your family. And since the majority of homes in the United States have at least one pet, according to the U.S. Census, it’s a good idea to plan around them as well as you plan for your family’s…
Foxglove Plants Toxic to Pets
Q: I planted foxgloves because I love their spikes of colorful, speckled, bell-shaped flowers. My cat Stormy is walking through them, rubbing her face on them. Should I worry about this? A: If she only walks through your foxgloves and doesn’t chew on them, she should be fine. But watch her closely to be sure…
‘Dog People’ Less Likely to Be Lonely in Lockdowns
July 18, 2022
admin
animalsAustraliaBrightcatsCCP VirusCOVID-19 lockdowndog ownershealthInspiredJames Cook UniversityLifestylelonelinessmindfulnesspsychologystress managementwellnessWorld
0 Comment
Australian research has discovered that dog owners tend to have different personality traits from cat owners and that the former tended to cope better with loneliness during COVID-19 lockdowns. Researchers at James Cook University surveyed 534 lone dwellers in Australia who were dog owners, cat owners, and those without pets during the second lockdown period,…
Prevent Pet From Drinking Windshield Washer Fluid
Q: While adding windshield washer fluid to my car’s reservoir, I spilled some on the ground and my dog started licking it. I sopped up the liquid before he got more than a taste, but afterward, I wondered: Is windshield washer fluid actually toxic to dogs? A: Yes. Most windshield washer fluids are about 20-30%…
4 Things This “Dog Person” Never Understood About Cats
I’m a lifelong dog-person, dog-girl, dog-lady, all of that. I never saw myself owning a cat. Sabrina, our little black cat, has been living with us for about six months. She’s around a year old. There are still things that I am figuring out about her. She’s much more different than the dogs than I…
-
Recent Posts
-
Archives
- May 2025
- April 2025
- July 2023
- June 2023
- May 2023
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- September 2013
- July 2013
- March 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- December 1
-
Meta