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Interesting Ways To Entertain Your Cat

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Is your indoor kitty bored, irritated or depressed? It it is so, then your cat is not comfortable as she is not getting chance to do thing which like to do. Do you know, cats have instinctive needs to express some of the behaviors. As your cat stays indoor, she is not able to perform some activities she gets stressed, and this make her boredom. Here some interesting tips to keep your indoor cat happy : Cat Tree: You can get a cat tree which is easily available at the pet stores. Cats like to show their turf from above and also love to climb and jump. The cat trees may be a scratching post for her. Hiding Place: Create a hiding place for your kitty. Cats are passionate hunters, they like to hide before hunting the prey. So you can make a place where she can hide and give an opportunity to hide before bouncing on a ball. This is also the best thing to avoid the kitty boredom . Play: Playing is the secret to keep your indoor cat happy . You can sh...

Facts and Causes of Your Dog’s Abnormal Behavior

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Sometimes your dog displays bad behavior in spite of undergoing training. You may find them perform one or two of the following behaviors such as puppy biting, dog biting, aggression, excessive barking, digging, eating poop, chewing and jumping. Certain behaviors such as submissive urination, separation anxiety and extreme shyness also fall in this abnormal category. What are some of the causes of abnormal behavior? The most common factors causing abnormal behavior are Overexcitement Lack of reinforcement Lack of training Genetic susceptibility Let us have a small brief on each of these causes. Overexcitement Ringing of a telephone, sound of doorbell, starting a music system or sudden thrash and other situations can trigger dog’s nerves resulting in abnormal dog behavior. During such situations, it is better to provide your pooch an escape plan, which can help to curb the behavior. It can be anything from a dog toy, a gentle pat or a canine treat. La...

Perks for Sharing Bed with your Pooch: A Dog Owner's Undeniable Excuses

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Do you Co-sleep with your Doggie? If not; You are Missing Out on These Benefits... Look Here... Everyone loves pets and it's very tempting to sleep with the dog on the bed. You may feel that there is nothing so cuddly like your dog when you sleep with him. Most of the owners like to share the bed with their doggie, as they can certainly be the best companions. If you are looking for the excuse to let your pup sleep with you in the bed, here are some reasons why should you share the bed with your dog and how beneficial it is! Dogs Relieve Anxiety: The companionship of a dog can relieve the anxiety of people. It is proven by the dogs that work as service animals for those with severe anxiety disorders. They feel easy and secure with the doggie to got outside the world and live their life. Pooches also make dog owners feel relaxed and calm at night. Sleeping with your dog can help you sleep better. Pooch Make Us Feel Safe: The main reason for most people t...

A Brief Guide: Pet First Aid Basic Tips for Pet Owners

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What if suddenly your dog cut himself or got a hot blister unknowingly? What would you do if your dog ate that chunk of bone from your dining table and choked himself.  What if your cat suffered convulsions right in front of you? What would you do in case your dog fell from stairs and couldn't able to walk straight?  These are some of the situations that any pet parent can face having a lovable companion. Mostly you are not aware of what would you do in the first place when your pet faces any of these situations. And, the time we release, the situation has worsen and goes beyond our hands. Rather than letting your furry pal divulge in the sad condition, get yourself acquainted with the first aid tips that would really help in saving your four-legged pal.   Here are some of the first aid steps to follow for the most common accidents that your pet may face.  Broken Leg Or Bleeding Skin If you find your pet bone poking through, just call...

Pet Theft – A Growing Concern: It’s in your Hands to Protect Them

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A few seconds of your distraction from your pooch and Alas! Where he is? Just within a few blinks your pet may disappear from the sight; it is something dreadful and a threat for your pet. This may happen to any pet parent when out with a pet or just busy doing something. Such instances of pet theft have been reported many times with the police and sometimes it is in vain as you never able to get your lovable companion back. Pet theft is the most horrific thing that can happen to anybody. Sometimes, it is not only the roads but also from your beautiful home, your pet is just taken away. Follow these steps to ensure the safety of your lovable companion from theft. In the Neighborhood Keep a watch as if dog is your child As you take care of your child same way treat your dog, never leaving him unattended in your yard. Dogs left outdoors for a long time are easy targets of pet theft, especially if your yard has fence visible from the street. Don’t leave off-l...

How To Tell If Your Pet Is Dehydrated?

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“Thousands have lived without love, not one without water!” W. H. Auden, an Anglo- American poet said the above lines which are indeed, so apt. Aren’t they? There may be no living organism which can live without water including our pets. In fact, our pets need more water than we do. Our body is made up of almost 60% water whereas dogs and cats bodies are made of 80% water. So we all can imagine how important must water be for our furry friend’s healthy living. Now that we know how important water is for our canines and felines, it is also important to know that how to make sure they are properly hydrated. In our busy schedules, we may not be able to track our pet’s drinking habits. This may dehydrate your pet without any knowledge to you. Here are some symptoms of pets that are dehydrated: Signs of dehydration in pets Loss of energy Lacking appetite Sunken eyes Dry mouth Change in behavior, usually depression If you see the above symptoms in your cats or d...

Spring Fun With Dogs- 4 Ways To Keep Allergies at bay

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Onset of spring seems like bliss after cold dark days of winter. Temperature is perfect this time of the year to explore the outer world. This season is also favorable for pet owners who are willing to take their pets for a hike or visit dog parks regularly. However, we all are aware of how tricky spring season can be and how many allergies can it bring along. Sensitive pets are needed to be protected if you really want to enjoy this season of blooms. The following 4 ways may help you a great deal to keep spring allergies away in pets: Take spring cleaning seriously! Spring cleaning is almost a tradition in many households, but if it is not in your home, then you need to make it one for your pet’s safety. Spring cleaning may help you get rid of the dust and potential dangers that could trigger allergies in your sensitive pets. Shield the wind! Warm winds entice us to keep our windows open and enjoy the warmth. However it is wind that carries pollens which may unfortunatel...