Can I Take My Puppy Out Before Vaccines? Parvo Risk and the Critical Exposure Period
The caution around parvo is real. The extreme sensationalism to not take your puppy out of the house is not and can be detrimental to their well-being if you follow sensational advice. The timing of a puppy’s highest likelihood of contacting parvo and their critical exposure period happen to coincide. And it seems like the […]
Why Does My Cat Rub Her Face on Everything? 8 Reasons Why
Why do cats rub their face on everything, from the couch to other animals and soft toys? There are several reasons for cats excessively rubbing its face on things, which can vary depending on the object and context. From looking for attention to the scent glands on a cat’s head, your cat’s may vary due […]
THE ADVENTURES OF PERIWINKLE & STINKY: PART CCCXLII
Commemorating Memorial Day Stinky is extra excited for today’s adventure. He and Periwinkle will be commemorating Memorial Day, which was officially celebrated yesterday. He has selected a special place for them to visit, which is located only about 30 miles from Stinky’s home. When the teleportation tunnel begins to vibrate, he leaps in front of […]
National Volunteer Week: My Puppy Raising Journey
Once I resigned from full-time employment, I was pretty sure I wanted a dog. I say “pretty sure” because I had never in my life had a dog. I wanted a dog that could check three boxes: Smart Healthy With a purpose. Little did I know that a fourth box would be added: Love & […]
Very Obscure Cat Trivia – 10 Facts I Bet You Don’t Know!
It’s time for more cat trivia! And I looked around and found some of the most obscure cat facts yet. I’ll be really surprised if you know more than one or two of them. Cats can detect catnip at concentrations below one part per billion. That’s because of their sensitivity to the smell of the […]
K.I.S.S. Dog Training | Aggressive Dog Training in Kansas City
If your dog loses control on walks—barking, lunging, or reacting to everything around them—it’s usually not stubbornness or defiance. In most cases, it’s a dog that feels overstimulated and doesn’t know how to handle the situation. Does your dog bark during your walks? Does it lunge at other dogs or people? Does your dog growl […]
Tangerine Has FIP But We Can Still Save Him
His ears look as if they were chomped to their tattered deformed edges. One ear almost gone the other missing pieces like a jigsaw puzzle. Whatever happened? We will never know. Like many street cats trying to survive the rough outdoors with no general care other than feedings, this orange cat was rescued from the […]
The Risks of Water Intoxication in Dogs
With the heat of the summer upon us, dog experts and veterinarians are speaking up about the potentially fatal risks of water intoxication in dogs. Often overlooked and under-discussed, this is a very serious risk we should all be familiar with. Dogs across the country play in lakes, rivers, and backyard pools throughout the summer […]
Mini Australian Shepherd Growth, Weight, Size Chart
Mini Australian Shepherd Growth Chart Mini Australian Shepherd Growth And Size The Mini Australian Shepherd Growth is a small breed with 14-18 inches height for males and 13-17 inches for females. The male breeds weigh around 30-50 pounds, and female breeds weigh near 20-40 pounds. The Miniature Australian Shepherd reaches their adult size at about […]
Raaw Energy Dog Food – Expanded Recall
Raaw Energy voluntarily expands their January 2026 caution to a recall of several additional products. Raaw Energy is voluntarily notifying the public of a recall involving products produced between 7/17/25 and 12/23/25 due to possible Listeria contamination. Another batch date is 3.31.26 Beef and Turkey Medley. While not all products from this period tested positive, […]