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Herbal Flea Remedies
We all hate fleas. Even people who don't have four-legged, furry children hate fleas. So we all strive to keep them out of our homes, yards, and off of our precious pets. But usually flea preventive is expensive. And chemicals. And awful. It makes us feel bad, it makes our pets feel bad, it stinks, and what a huge money dump!
By Hope Martin8 years ago in Petlife
Benefits of Having a Cat
They’re fluffy, independent and affectionate, they're cats! While they don't require much less attention than dogs, owning a cat or kitten can provide multiple benefits for your health/personal life. Whether you own a friendly lap cat or a quiet introvert, the sense of companionship and love you have for your pet can be just as enriching as any other friendship. Here are some benefits that can help you.
By Kristina Nagode8 years ago in Petlife
A Pet Owner's Journey (Pt. 2)
As a pet owner there are certain things that just get stuck in my craw, so to speak. There are certain pet peeves that stay with me no matter how much you try to take deep breaths and look the other way. One of these issues that has been pervasive since I became a pet owner has been people’s inconsistency with leashes.
By Samantha Reid8 years ago in Petlife
A Pet Owner's Journey (Pt. 1)
I have always been one of those people who has a soft spot for pets. Dogs, cats, birds, horses, lizards—it really doesn't matter what you own. Pets will always have a special place in my heart because they fill a bit of a void for all of us. Life is not complete without a pet, at least I've always believed so.
By Samantha Reid8 years ago in Petlife
Snake Keeping - It's Easier than You Think!
Snakes can be some of the most rewarding pets in any animal lover's collection. Choosing one of these stunning reptiles as a pet may seem a bit intimidating, however, there are several reasons why snakes make the perfect pets.
By Briana Bayles8 years ago in Petlife
How to Beat the Pet Winter Blues
I live in the Northern California foothills so we get chilly temps during the winter months. Just like humans, it's far easier to keep our furry family members healthy and fit during the warm summer compared to the long, cold days of winter. As a pet owner and one who loves to exercise, it can be tough to get outdoors and exercise when the temps drop during the winter months.
By Therese Pope8 years ago in Petlife
How I Saved a Dog from an Abusive Owner
Last year in November, me and my roommate decided we wanted to get a dog as a friend for our husky and ended up looking for dogs at the local shelter. There weren't any that really matched with us and with our dog so we looked on a local website where people put up their dogs for sale.
By Mary-lynn Burt8 years ago in Petlife
What to Do If Friends or Family Are Allergic to Your Pet
You just brought home this little bundle of furry joy and you are obsessed with it. Whether a puppy, kitten, or a more senior new friend, this animal is now a major part of your life. So, there is absolutely nothing worse than finding out that a loved one is seriously affected by this pet. You don’t want to alienate a friend who enjoys spending time in your home, but you also don’t want to send away this pet that you have started to create a bond with. If this person with allergies is a member of your immediate family, this struggle can be even worse. Before you make any snap decisions, try out some of these steps to help make your loved ones more comfortable in your home. If you are willing to put a little extra effort in, you might just be able to make everyone happy, including your new furry friend.
By Alina Gallupe8 years ago in Petlife
Why You Should Adopt Instead of Shop
You always hear people use the phrase "adopt, don't shop." I never truly understood why people said this so much because I never understood why there was any problem with purchasing dogs from breeders. It turns out the problem wasn't with buying from breeders, it's the amount of dogs in shelters who need loving homes to make up for where they came from.
By Bailey Johnson8 years ago in Petlife
The Day My Dog Got Stuck Under My Porch
One autumn day, my family and I decided to go on vacation. Every time we go on vacation we have one task that always remains the same. We have to take the dogs to the vet to stay while we are gone. We do this because we have an older dog that needs a vet on standby for her needs. Our family has two dogs. One is an American Pit Bull Terrier named Eva, who is addicted to milk bones, dog chews, and cat food. The other is a mutt named Two Paw. When speaking about Two Paw, the word mutt is the best word that fits him. When we first got him, he was a small thing that was scared to death of every single little thing that he would see or hear. He would hide behind Eva and try to act like a big dog. Now, he is a normal teenage dog. I have always heard growing up that the best year of a dog's life is his fourth year alive. For Two Paw, I think that if he can survive to become an senior dog, it will be a miracle.
By Heather Collier8 years ago in Petlife
My Dog Wears a Muzzle for His Own Protection... Not Yours
On the long list of things that I have discovered since becoming a dog owner, perhaps the one which irritates me the most is that people will actually actively cross the street to avoid a muzzled dog. I know that because I have watched people do it. Every single time I see it happen, I want to scream.
By Fiona Wark8 years ago in Petlife
