Like small babies, dogs are unpredictable. Sometimes, they pull stunts that catch you off guard. Take for instance your dog showing up at 9 pm with dirt all over his body. It is worse if you had just bathed the poor thing a few hours earlier. But since you cannot stand having an extremely dirty…
There are several benefits of walking dogs. For starters, you get to be around some of the most amazing creatures on earth. Secondly, walking a dog offers gets you on your feet hence keeping you in shape and keeping your heart healthy. Being around dogs all the time is also good for you emotionally. To…
Stats by the National Missing and Unidentified Persons (NamUS) show that over 600,000 people in the United States go missing every year. About 4,400 unidentifiable bodies are discovered annually. While a large majority of the missing persons are found quickly, tens of thousands remain missing for over a year. Out of the 4400 bodies recovered…
Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is an inflammation of the tissue that lines the inside of the eyelids. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, allergies, or irritants. Symptoms include redness, itchiness, watery discharge, and swelling. Pink eye is usually not serious and will go away on its own within a week or two….
When it comes to finding a dog sitter, most people tend to think of professional services which typically require some financial commitment in the form of a deposit. However, that’s not the only option you have—you can also ask a friend or family to dog sit. Not only is it cheaper to have someone you…
As any pet owner knows, our furry friends are an essential part of the family. They provide companionship, unconditional love, and endless hours of entertainment. However, they also require care and attention, even when their owners are away. That’s where pet sitters come in. Pet sitters can feed, walk, and play with the pets while…
A dog groomer is a person who cleans and styles dogs’ fur. They may also trim nails, clean ears, and express anal glands. Most dog groomers work in pet stores, veterinary clinics, or animal shelters. However, some dog groomers have their private practice where pet parents bring their furry friends for grooming. If you get…
Coyotes are wild animals but these days, they are increasingly moving to urban areas. If they find a constant source of food in your neighborhood, they will keep coming around for more. Over time, they will bring more of their members to partake in the feast. Although these animals rarely attack humans, they can certainly…
So, you’ve been asked by the vet to collect your dog’s urine sample and bring it for testing. What a tall order! Although dogs are always spraying trees and walls as a way to mark territories, they are not particularly keen on having their urine collected by humans. You’ll have to follow your pup all…
Service animals are trained to do the impossible. They can open doors, turn lights on and off, pull wheelchairs, remind their handlers to take their meds, and alert them of impending seizures, just to mention a few. These canines are lifesavers and heroes in the eyes of the disabled and the general public. Without them,…