Summer is upon us, and with more people home to help, it can be a prime time to introduce a new pet to the family! If you’re considering bringing a new family member into your home soon, consider all of the reasons why shelter pets are a wonderful choice for families with kids. Shelter pets have been vetted – in more ways than one! Pet adoption counselors want a placement to be successful. They will be able to guide you in
If you’re thinking about switching your pets to a raw diet, did you know it doesn’t have to be all or nothing? It’s pawistively true: your pet can be fed any number of ways, and any amount of raw food is a step in the right direction for your pets’ diet (no bones about it!) The benefits of raw food are so significant, incorporating just one extra item to add to your pet’s meals can make a difference in their
Meow! Whether they’re napping in a sunbeam or chasing a piece of string, our kitty friends never fail to brighten our days with their adorable antics and purrfect companionship. Cats are independent creatures that often like to do their own thing, but they still love and need attention from their humans. It’s important to show your cat how much you care for them. Here are seven tips to make your cat feel loved: Set up a comfortable home for kittiesCats love
Scratch… scratch… scratch. Do you have an itchy pet? Sometimes, allergies and skin conditions can be to blame, but it is often the tiniest little pest that creates the biggest problem for households with pets. Fleas can cause intense itching, skin infections, intestinal parasites, and are a total drag. Without a yearly hard freeze to mitigate their numbers each year, fleas are rampant among wildlife, farm animals, and domestic pets in our area. Immune challenged, older, and sick pets will
Most people would get very tired of eating the same food day in and day out. Imagine having to eat the same exact food your entire life (maybe with a few treats thrown in!) This is essentially how most people feed their pets, not realizing there is a different way to handle their furry friends’ nutritional needs. “Rotation feeding” or “feeding a rotational diet” is all about offering a variety of foods in a manner that won’t upset a pet’s system. Varying both proteins (chicken, beef, bison,
If the topic of heartworms makes you squeamish, here’s a quick summary of what you need to know: heartworm disease is very serious and potentially fatal. It is highly prevalent in many areas of the country (ours being one of them). All cats and dogs should be on heartworm prevention medication, including those that stay indoors. Please consult with your veterinarian about which medication is right for your pet. Heartworm medication requires a prescription from a veterinarian. If you’d like to
If you’re on social media (and we hope you are, find us @leoandluckys !) brace yourselves: it’s time for “new year, new me” messages to take over your feed. A New Year is a nice, clean slate that can be used as a catalyst to adopt some major modifications into your family’s life. Don’t forget about your pet – they can also benefit from some fresh, positive changes, too! Here are some easy ways to incorporate your pet into your
Halloween is such a fun time of year for humans and animals alike. While it’s fun to dress your four-legged friends up for the occasion, there are several concerns about safety when it comes to pets. The Pet Poison hotline says they receive a 12 percent increase in calls during Halloween. Read on to learn how to protect your pets! Safe Storage / Unsafe FoodsPet owners should store all candy in a safe place, well out of a dog’s
All pets age differently, depending on size, breed, lifestyle choices, diet, and environment. Even though she may seem young in your eyes, your dog aged 7 and older, or your cat aged 11 and older, is considered a senior. To keep your senior pets vibrant into old age, consider the following steps: Fine tune their dietEvery pet needs a wholesome diet, but aging pets need more care than youthful ones. Elderly pets need more protein than younger pets. The more digestible
They give the best cuddles, and squeak out the cutest meows. Paws down, cats make purrrrfect companions… that is, until they resist using the litter box. If your cat has ever gone on a litter strike, you know how just how detrimental to a harmonious household it can be. Sadly, litter training issues are the leading reason why cats are given up to animal shelters. Did you know that litter box refusal may not be your cat’s fault? If your cat
