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 […]
Last week, we took a closer look at whether dental chews really clean your dog’s teeth. . The answer wasn’t black and white. Some dental chews have demonstrated that they can reduce plaque, tartar or both. But we ended that conversation with an important point: “Reduces plaque or tartar,” “cleans your dog’s teeth,” and “is […]
Quick verdict: I love the Non-stop Dogwear Glacier 2.0. Shelby has worn ours for a couple of years now, and it is one of the winter coats I genuinely trust when the weather gets properly cold. It is warmer than the Ruffwear Powder Hound in my experience and sits roughly alongside the Ruffwear Furness for […]
Cat years to human years is a concept that we use to compare a cat’s age to human years. It’s based on the fact that cats mature fastest in their first couple of years and then age more slowly. This conversion is just a rough estimate since things like health, genetics, care, and the cat’s […]
Winnie, Samantha Balaban’s dog, shakes hands with her human. Balaban says dogs can benefit from working with a trainer, whether it’s to improve their skills, manners or behavior. Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR hide caption toggle caption Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Winnie, Samantha Balaban’s dog, shakes hands with her human. Balaban says dogs can […]
