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We love our pets and we simply cannot get enough of our cats . In the USA the number one pet is the cat and that is with good reason. They are smart, funny, self-sufficient, and are always doing things that we wish we could do on our own. Many of the viral cats started out as just curiosities of their owners. They very quickly became overnight sensations and they went viral. In our cats we see ourselves and we also see what we wish we could be. Let’s face it when you think about they have the same traits as celebrities. Cats are beautiful and elusive, they strike a pose when you see them and they are also some of the most agile creatures that have ever lived. Is it curious that we love them? Not really when you think about it. Cats are in fact the people we wish we could be. When Grumpy Cat first made her way onto the screen, people could not believe the face that she had and what a face it was, one that was naturally in a frown and that kept everyone guessing. Why on earth ...

You have decided to take your dog on your trip.  What do you need to keep this a low stress event?  This could be a major hassle if you don’t make the right choices. Plan ahead for accommodations . Check with the hotel/motel to be sure they allow one or multiple pets and if they have a weight limit. Check with friends or family to be sure they are welcomed, and have a pet friendly home so they won’t have to be placed in the garage or tied up outside. Collar with ID. The collar should have your dog’s name, your name, current phone number, as well as current proof of rabies shot. Microchip your dog is another great thing to have done. We will talk more about Microchiping in a future article. Carry a vet identification card or papers. A must is to have their collars with their ID tags on whenever they are outside.  No matter how well behaved your dog is outdoors when away from home have a collar on your dog. Car safety. Insure the safety of your pet i...

Are there tell-tail signs that indicate to you your pet is happy? Why, yes, there are! A Happy Dog… has a “sparkle” or “glow” about him. He’s interested in his surroundings and enjoys interaction with people and other animals. makes eye contact and is interested in his humans’ activities. He often joins in on the fun. is interested in eating his food. has a shiny coat, bright eyes, pink gums and a pink tongue (except for Shar Peis, Chow Chows, or other black tongued breeds, of course!) wags his tail when in verbal or physical contact with humans. makes pleasure noises when interacting with humans and other animals (noises that his humans know as happy noises). sleeps well at night with little or no disturbance. rolls around in obvious pleasure. appears to spontaneously seek pleasure, like running and/or swimming in the surf when at the beach. is relaxed around other dogs and has good inter-canine relationships. A Happy Cat… is confident...

Just like us, dogs can also get acid reflux. The condition in dogs is referred to Gastroesopogeal Reflux which is a condition that has gastric and intestinal fluids that connect the throat and the stomach. That means that the condition may show up when there is a relaxation of the base of the esophagus and also this may cause chronic vomiting. The reflux is very common in dogs, it can occur at any time and it seems that younger dogs are at a greater risk than older dogs. This gastro intestinal acid, is called pepsin, bile salts, and there are other kinds of juices as well as mucus that can lead to the inflammation and the swelling of the esophagus as well when they come into contact with the throat. The condition is able to happen in dogs and also in cats and is important to make sure that it is treated as quickly as possible in the event that it is seen in all dogs. What Are the Symptoms of This Condition? This condition can cause all kinds of damage and a...