*We would like to dedicate this blog to our good furriend, Misha. She was ‘One Ginger Beauty’! Now OTRB 🌈. We’ll miss you, Babe!* The hardest thing I’ve ever had to do, so far, in my young life has been this . . . “I did it!” I hung my head and confessed in front […]
Trying to figure out “why does my dog follow me everywhere” is something millions of pet parents wonder every single day. From the kitchen to the bedroom to the bathroom, some dogs seem determined to stay within a few feet of their favorite person at all times. I know from personal experience over 30 years! […]
If you’re a cat parent to a kitty that meows throughout the night, you may be concerned about this feline behavior or simply fed up with getting next to no sleep. Otherwise known as night vocalization or night-calling, these midnight symphonies are not uncommon behavior. And you’re not alone, as many cat lovers are dragging […]
“Where’s my treat?” Ad hoc counterconditioning sounds dead easy. Every time your dog’s trigger happens in the environment, give them a fabulous treat or play with them with a favorite toy. If the trigger lasts a few seconds, feed them or play with them for at least that duration. This kind of counterconditioning is different […]
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, but having the right supplies ready before your puppy arrives can make the transition much easier. This 30 things you need before bringing your puppy home checklist covers the essentials for feeding, sleeping, potty training, grooming, training, safety, transportation, and everyday care. Instead of buying everything you […]
I’m still finding it extremely difficult to let go of my grief for Beau and it seems like in recent days it’s become more difficult than ever. I don’t want to litter my blog with “poor me” stories and continual attention seeking, but I’m finding it difficult to cope most nights and the amount of […]
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Some dogs age gracefully. Others turn 10, grow an impressive set of gray eyebrows, and still launch themselves across the living room because someone touched the tennis ball. Their legs may be a little […]
She was one of my long-term feline patients, a domestic shorthair,” recalls Dr. Kathryn Dench, a holistic and integrative veterinarian from Cambridge University and the Chief Scientific Advisor at Paw Origins. “When she was around 15 years old, she began pacing the hallway and yowling loudly after midnight.” The cat would calm down if her […]
Special needs cats ask for something most people have more of than they realize: a little extra patience, a little extra time, and the willingness to meet them exactly where they are. In return, they give everything they have. LoveMeow has been reporting original cat rescue stories since 2014, sourced directly from shelters, rescue organizations, […]
Today we have a guest post from our very good friend, Coryelle Kramer. Coryelle is an animal communicator who has developed what she has coined “The Animal Dynamics.” The Animal Dynamics are personality archetypes for animals that describe and explain their personality traits. Read Coryelle’s post below for information on each archetype and how knowing […]
