Do Dogs and Cats Get Depressed?

By Deb D’Andrea

Over the years as a pet sitter, I have witnessed what I perceive to be doggy and kitty depression: especially within the first couple days of their people being on holiday.  It is  quite an adjustment period, even when pets continue to experience a similar daily routine – staying in their home [...]

My best friend, her aneurysm and the horses that are healing her

by Julie Dye

As I drove up to Inja’s home, I saw her waiting on the front doorstep for me, anxious to get out of her house and spend time with me, her oldest friend. At first, I felt uncertain about how much I should help—do I offer her my arm? Do I help her [...]

Howling at the Moon

by Deb D’Andrea Have you ever noticed a change in animals and yourself during a full moon and wondered why?  Have you listened to the symphony of dogs across your neighborhood during a lunar event howling in concert throughout the evening, with an ever distant chorus of coyotes yipping in harmony?  Did you know that [...]

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The Holidays are here!  Are the relatives arriving this weekend?  Are you preparing to travel?  Is all the shopping done?  Is the house clean?  Whew!!  The Holidays can be a stressful along with all that good cheer – especially for our furry or feathered companions who don’t really understand what all the fuss is about.

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Prepare Your Dog for Old Age

By Rebecca Rose Guest Author from In Clover

Every morning I drag myself out of bed, cold nose nudging me along, for my morning run.  My running partner and motivation is Floyd, a rescued Golden Retriever, who will reward a good ear rub with a huge grin and loves everything about our early adventure.  He [...]

TOP 8 THINGS TO BRING HOME FOR YOUR NEW BIRD

By Carol Frank Co-Founder, Whole Life Pets

Bringing a new bird to your home? Here’s some MUST have’s for your new feathered loved one:

CAGE:  Buy the BIGGEST cage that money and space will allow because the bird will be happiest in a big cage. WIDTH is more important than HEIGHT because [...]

10 Steps to Reduce Toxin Exposure

While we cannot eliminate our companion’s exposure to toxins, we can certainly take steps to minimize it. In addition we can help their bodies eliminate toxins by supporting the elimination systems naturally. Protect your companion from over-exposure to toxins with some thoughtful choices: [...]