Friday, 04 Sep, 2026

What Is Cooperative Care Training for Cats, and What Can You Teach Your Cat?

Habituating a cat to be comfortable in a carrier requires making the carrier part of their environment. Melina Grin / Cats.com As a dedicated cat owner of four cats, a seasoned cat behaviorist, and a pet sitter with 15 years of experience, I’ve come to understand that every cat has its own distinct personality and […]

Why Does My Dog Stink? Causes of Dog Odor & What to Do – 4-Legger

Last Thursday, we had a smelly dog emergency at our house. After cleaning out the gutters, we had an icky pile of leaves, decomposing organic matter and whatever else had been fermenting up there waiting to go into the yard waste bin. Unfortunately, Bailey found it and of course she rolled in it. By the […]

Is Your Cat Bored? Warning Signs and Fast Fixes

A quiet cat is not always a content cat. If your cat sleeps more, loses interest in play, scratches furniture, or demands food between meals, boredom may be part of the problem. Indoor cats still need chances to hunt, climb, explore, and make choices. You can often improve feline boredom with short daily play sessions, […]

Can Dogs Eat Lamb Bones? Risks, Benefits & Alternatives

Key Takeaways Dogs generally should not be given lamb bones because they can create safety risks, especially when bones are cooked, brittle, or swallowed in pieces. Lamb bones may cause choking, digestive blockages, tooth fractures, or injuries to the digestive tract. The risk depends on factors such as the type of bone, preparation method, your […]

Dental health, doggy style: What are common signs my dog has dental disease?

Ask a vet: How do I improve my dog’s dental health and prevent dental disease? It’s time to flip that lip, cause it’s National Pet Dental Health Month! If I’m being honest, every month is Pet Dental Health Month, but it’s nice to have an annual reminder during February that dental care is important. I’m […]