Category: Pets

Ways to reduce problem behaviors

1. Change settings Change the setting, the activity, or the people involved, so your child feels safe. For example, if your son becomes overstimulated when he plays with her friends, he may recommend that she avoid various distractions, such as turning off the television, or try a different activity, such as coloring or playing outside. […]

Great Ways to Use Essential Oils for Your Dog

Here are some simple ways to prevent health problems for your dog. Essential oil products made by Young Living are natural ways to promote health, naturally prevent pests, and help stop tooth decay. Please note that not all brands of essential oils are processed to Young Living’s standards, and if you use other brands, you […]

Top 3 Reasons Cats Make Better Pets Than Dogs

It can be a difficult decision to choose between a cat and a dog as a pet. They are both furry and cuddly, yet they are two very different creatures. Cats have lovable traits like the way they take care of themselves, how they manage to keep themselves clean, and their cute antics that make […]

Reasons why you would need a dog boarding service

Dog boarding services are businesses that accept dogs from people who need temporary care for their animals. There could be any number of reasons why people would need to trust the services that dog boarding companies provide. Here are a number of reasons why you might need to use this type of service for your […]

And then there were four

Over a year ago, I got out of bed, went to the kitchen for my morning cup of coffee, and then went out on the back porch to see if I had any visitors. I have foxes, opossums, cats, and raccoons (who are politically correct and wear masks when they come). I put food for […]

What is the true nature of a dog?

Dogs are really amazingly complex creatures and in order for you to have a good relationship with your dog you need to learn a bit about his nature. Dogs are descended from wolves and therefore have many of the same characteristics, although some behaviors are the result of thousands of years of interaction with humans. […]

Ways to minimize your ferret’s odor

Ferrets will always have a scent around them, just like you always have a scent around you and your dog always smells like a dog. You can’t do anything about it. However, you can minimize the smell. Here is a list of what you can do to minimize your ferret’s odor, in order of importance. […]

Raise backyard chickens

The sound of a rooster crowing at dawn; delicious farm-fresh eggs for breakfast; pest control; These are just some of the benefits of raising backyard chickens. In a fairly small amount of space and with very few supplies, you can easily start your own backyard flock. Chickens are very easy to raise and care for. […]

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