Our pets are more like us than you might think. People seem to think that the term “dumb animals” means “stupid” – when it actually means mute. Even then, it’s an untrue statement. Animals can communicate, the question is, can you understand them when they do?
It’s important to remember that your dog or cat has emotions too. Our pets need the know that they are loved and cared for. In return, they show their love for us in a variety of ways. Cats will often purr, rub their heads and bodies against you, and even kneed you when they are feeling content and happy. Dogs will rub or lean against you and lick you (or give you doggie kisses!).
Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you know that the swine flu (aka H1N1) has been foremost on the minds of people. Many schools have closed their doors at the slightest hint of an outbreak.
It seemed like this virus would only affect people, pigs of course, and perhaps birds. I mean, who ever heard of a cat or dog getting the flu, right?
Well, think again. So far, 5 ferrets and 3 cats have tested positive for the virus, a cat in Oregon actually died from it. We can no longer assume that our pets are safe from human diseases. Apparently, they can cross over into other species. As it stands right now, no dogs have tested positive for the virus that we know of.
Halloween can be a fun time, but it can also be a scary time for your pet. Here are some tips on keeping your pet safe during Halloween.
I’m always on the lookout for better pet products. When you have seven litter boxes to clean every day, cat litter is pretty important. Last week I made a new discovery.
I was strolling through the pet aisles at Wal-Mart and saw a new cat litter product; Arm and Hammer Essentials. It boasts that you only need to use 1/2 the amount of regular clay litter, and since the 10 1/2 pound bag was only $8.40, I thought “”what the heck, I’ll give it a try.”"
