Pets

Bug’s moment in the sun. — I don’t do social media much anymore, other than YouTube and Pinterest. Do those even count as social media? But since I’m trying to get the word out about my cat stories, I’ve been playing around with Twitter a bit. I managed to get rid of all of the political…

Is a wonderful companion in your future or an ungrateful roommate? — Picking the right pet for your personality is crucial to ensuring a happy life. To know if you are making the right choice take this quiz to find out if you’re a dog person or a feline’s perfect victim. 1. One thing you really love to do is … A…

I adopted the kitten because I thought she was cute. Little did I know that adorable face was just a mask. — I recently adopted a new kitten. Her name is Isabella. It’s an innocent enough name for an innocent looking being. But come to find out, innocent she is not. This kitten is a beast. A wild one. Domesticated, sure. But domestic? Well, you can draw that conclusion for yourself. As…

But some of you might call it teething. — Nobody said being a baby was easy. Everyone stands tall over your tiny frame, and you depend on others to satisfy your needs; especially when you’re a fifteen-week-old kitten. We brought Huey home three weeks ago, and during his short time with us, he’s melded into our family well. But…

How to avoid it/How to turn it around — This was requested by Paula Shablo. Pet obesity is at epidemic levels and it’s far from cute. There are entire Facebook groups devoted to praising the “cuteness” of overweight animals but I wonder how cute those people will find it when they’re dealing with diabetes, joint problems, heart disease, and…

Is your kitten climbing your leg like a tree? Here are some ways to change the behaviour early on — Take Care of Their Claws I would not be in favour of de-clawing the kitten, as a cat needs its claws for many purposes other than scratching you and the furniture. However, a cat that has little opportunity to walk on hard surfaces may well need its claws trimmed regularly to prevent them from getting…

They might even thank you — Every spring, my family admires the peeping balls of fluff for sale at our local Farm and Fleet, and our children beg to take some home. This year we finally took the plunge, and we couldn’t be happier with all the great life skills the kids are learning! Financial Literacy We insisted…

A true and curious tail — I have three cats. One of my cats is blind. She lost her sight as a wee kitten. Having been blind almost her entire life, she’s learned how to adjust. She fetches toys, plays tag with her cat sisters, and now she’s outsmarted her human. Cats are smart. They possess…

Don’t make this dangerous mistake! Humans spend a lot of time with their dogs. It’s only natural that dogs sometimes want to eat things that their human friends are eating. …