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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...

Natural remedies are becoming more and more popular for both pets and their owners alike.  While you should always count on the expertise of your vet with any health concern regarding your pets, there are a plethora of natural remedies for common ailments that you might find helpful.  Below are several holistic methods that are done with standard tools and ingredients found in your own home. Constant Itching There are many different causes of itching including, but not limited to dandruff, allergies or pests such as fleas.  Regardless of the culprit, itchy cats are generally grumpy and standoffish pets.  Turn that frown upside down with a homemade remedy made of peppermint, rosemary, or pennyroyal.   Use caution when using essential oils as cats are finicky and don’t respond well to ingesting them.  Alternatively, you can try a calming bath with tea and catnip or aloe to soothe your cat’s irritated skin. Is dandruff or skin flakes the pr...

Abyssinian cat hunting for something in summer park  When it comes to the Abyssinian this cat is one of the most recognized in the world because of its fur . It has a very silky and multicolored look that means that it is immediately recognizable to those who see it. The bands of hair have many different colors which make this cat incredibly stunning . This cat is medium in size and also has a very graceful look. The Abyssinian has amazing eyes that are gold or that are green and that always bring the viewer back to them as they are gold or green. What is the Personality or Temperament of the Abyssinian? The cat is known to be incredible and curious . The Abyssinian is always happy and is always curious about everything that is going on. Although the Abyssinian is very independent; it will wonder how it can be a part of everything that you are doing . What that means is that you may need to have an area of your home that is cat free so that you will have some ...

We all love our pets immensely and want them to be happy. But let’s face it: everyone gets busy with the demands of daily life and might not offer them as much one-on-one play as we might wish we did. But not to worry or feel guilty, because there are plenty of ways to integrate a little more attention and play into your pets’ day even when you’re swamped for time. It helps them stay sharp and fit in addition to entertained. (It’s good for you too!) While new toys are often a hit, you don’t always need to buy something new for your pets to play with. Let’s first take a look at ways to sneak in extra playtime for cats, and then we’ll visit ideas for dogs in our next post. Enroll your cat in sports Some cats, believe it or not, like to fetch. Try throwing a crumple of paper or small cat toy across the room, and see if your cat brings it back to you. If she does, reward her with a treat. If she doesn’t, you can be the fetcher and just keep tossing it to her. Some ...