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If your cat is an indoor cat , you might worry about whether or not they get enough exercise .  Cats, fortunately, have a much higher metabolism than humans which continues to work even as they gracefully lounge around the house.  This doesn’t take away from the fact that cats still need regular exercise to keep them healthy and fight obesity. Unlike other common pets such as dogs, most cats can’t be harnessed to a leash and taken on lovely walks around the local park. (Larger breeds that are mixed with more wild cats such as Savannah Cats or Ashera can be leash trained if put through extensive training that starts right after infancy) It may take some forethought, but there are many different ways you can assist your cat in maintaining a healthy, active life.  Playing is a great form of exercise, and it’s fun for all involved. Let’s be real for a moment: we all love the cute cat videos of them chasing lasers. Why should your cat exercise? Do they need it? ...

Cats are silly creatures.  They’re cute and cuddly one minute and standoffish the next. However, they have their unique ways of showing they love you. Bringing you “dinner” in the form of a miscellaneous dead creature, “helping” you with chores or work or reading, following you around (occasionally trying to dart in and out of your feet as you walk just to make sure you notice), and of course the coveted kitty cuddle are all common signs.  But how do you return the affection to them? How do you show them how much you love them?  Here are some examples that can help you express your affection and possibly make your cat love you more than they already do. Be the Jerry to their Tom. Cats have an inherent instinct to hunt and combat prey. They are naturally highly skilled hunters and crave an outlet to hone their combat skills.  What better way than with you as a training partner? There are plenty of options at your disposal for “training equipment.”...

Care and Love for Your Bird  Birds are becoming incredibly popular now, and there are many reasons for this from the fact that there are over 16.2 million people who currently own them. They are great pets and are a lot of company. However, they can require a lot of upkeep and can even sometimes outlive their owners. What that means is that there needs to be a lot of thought before someone buys a bird as to the needs of the pet as well as what you plan to do if you have other pets as well. These are large animals, and they require to be cared for in the same way that cats and dogs do so that means that you need to make sure that you are ready for the commitment if you are planning on becoming a bird parent. 1.      Cockatiels These are very popular birds that have a lot of personalities and that are also great for families that have kids. They are easy to get along with, and they are also great companions. These birds can live around 20 years, ...

It’s common nowadays for pets to be on regular medications.  Many pets take medicine like monthly flea and tick prevention as well as monthly heartworm pills.  If your pup is in their twilight years, your list of medications can grow drastically between joint medicine, vitamins and pain medications.  They come in all forms- tablets, liquids, creams, injectables, vitamins, etc. All of these medications help your pet stay healthy and happy and hopefully lead longer lives.  However, just like our own medications, they are nothing to fool around with.  Medications that are improperly stored can put your pets and even your family members (such as children or spouse) at risk.  Your vet should be the go-to expert on tips and tricks to keep your medications stored safely since your pet’s welfare is their chief concern. However, we have some recommendations that could help you minimize the dangers of your pet medicine. 1.      Store...