This scenario may be all too familiar: An unsuspecting cat owner comes home from work to find that his or her once well-behaved feline has tipped over a houseplant, batted everything off the home office desk and pulled a foot-long thread from the living room curtains. What’s the scoop? Simply put, kitty could be bored.... Read More
Cori Elson, like many cat owners, loves observing her cat, Rita. “She walks around like she’s on a stealth mission, moving so elegantly,” says Elson.... Read More
Most of us are incurable romantics. We think that feelings and expressions of love exist only within our species. But what about cats and other animals? Does anything akin to love exist in their world? The answer may surprise you, as it turns the love mirror back on us, revealing mysteries about our own struggles with l’amour.... Read More
Most dogs will happily vacuum up whatever is placed in front of them. But some canines go from voracious chow hounds to discriminating nibblers, while others seem to be persnickety about their food all the time. Your four-legged friend wasn’t born picky. While the inborn temperament of a dog can vary -- just like its owner’s can -- food finickiness in canines is often a sign of illness or an unintentional feeding-related goof. Here’s advice on how to prevent appetite problems from arising, and what to do if your dog seems bored with its dinner. ... Read More
Not all small dogs have the same nutritional needs. Giving your dog a food that is specially formulated for its size and activity level is the easiest way to make sure it’s getting complete and balanced nutrition. Here are some ways to ensure that your little dynamo is getting just the right type and amount of food. ... Read More
Providing your dog with vitamins, minerals and other nutritional components is important to your pet’s health and well-being. The best way to do so is by feeding it a high-quality, complete and balanced diet. Often you may be tempted, for a number of reasons, to supplement your pet’s diet with table scraps or other nutritional supplements. ... Read More