Your Backyard Wildlife Habitat: Begin in Spring to Control Fleas
FLEAS, LIKE MOST OTHER INSECTS, live everywhere around us and it’s how we manage our surroundings that helps to control
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health and safety
Independence Day for Our Animal Companions, Not So Fun
The American Humane Association reports that July 5 is the busiest day at animal shelters, caring for all the pets
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Water for Pets, Wildlife—and People—in Summer’s Heat
Though Moses was only outdoors for a brief time for her daily sunbath, I always made sure she had a
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Your Indoor-only Cat Got Out the Door!
You may see your cat escape or you may realize you haven’t seen your cat around the house in a
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June is National Pet Preparedness Month, Are You and Your Pets Prepared?
June is National Pet Preparedness Month, an ideal time to think about the effects of a hurricane whether we live
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And Don’t Forget: Leave the Lilies Outside!
Lilies of all species and all parts of the lily, including pollen, are highly toxic to cats and can cause
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Lilies, Jelly Beans and Easter Grass, a Few Holiday Considerations
Aside from all the toxic flowers and plants popular for this time of year, the spring holidays are fraught with
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“Make Mine Chocolate”—or Marshmallow—Instead of Furs and Feathers
We’re coming up to Easter and spring is progressing, and often rabbits and chicks become seasonal pets who are purchased
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Washing the Dishes
I recently read in a Petco survey of pet guardians that about one in five wash their pets’ bowls only
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Human Medications and Foods to Garden Products, Top 10 Pet Toxins
TOXINS FOR PETS are part of everyday life in our homes, and even if we remove the obvious cleaning products
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