Catnip can create feelings of euphoria in cats. Or so it would seem: Many cats like to roll in it, as if writhing to the soundtrack of In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida. Most rub their faces in it, then sniff, lick and gnaw at it. A few take off in a burst of energy and ricochet around the room. …
Some people travel with garden gnomes, posting photos at famous landmarks. But we’re guessing snapshots of your dog or cat in front of an alien spaceship in Roswell, New Mexico, would garner a lot more attention. Isn’t it time to indulge your pent-up wanderlust, load up the recreational vehicle with pets, then hit the road? …
Who says you need a fenced-in yard before you can adopt a dog? There are plenty of dogs in apartments that adore the lifestyle as much as you do. All they need is a short walk and plenty of time to loll on the couch with you. But not every dog breed will feel at …
In general, it’s always best to house train any dog to “go potty” outdoors, especially if it’s a larger dog. However, there are times when dogs can be trained to do their business in the appropriate place indoors. This is a handy skill for smaller dogs or if you live in a high rise, can’t …
Big holiday dinners have enough stress without your pet staging theatrics under the table. You know the schtick: the forlorn, puppy-dog eyes. The whimper. The fidgety tap-dance with the front paws. A pool of drool on the floor for good measure. The barking. And when all else fails, the futile attempt to paw a bowl …
Good fences, they say, make good neighbors. But when residents are in closer proximity, with a simple wall for separation, good pets are what really matter. Making sure your apartment dog or cat is quiet and well behaved can go a long way to creating friendly, peaceful relationships with the folks next door. Here are …
Is your dog’s energy level cranked up a notch or two above the average pooch? Does he or she seem to have an insatiable need to run? Could you stand a little more exercise, too? Then a backyard agility course may be the perfect outlet for the both of you. Canine agility is a sport …
If you’re a pet parent, you’ve probably felt the imprint of canine teeth on your skin — whether it’s the sharp pinch of puppy teeth or an inadvertent nip during a game of fetch. But it’s the more dangerous bites, the ones that cause serious injury, bacterial infections or transmit potentially fatal diseases like rabies, …
Some pets never learn. Despite your best efforts, they’ll wallow in every mud puddle, roll on roadkill and dart after skunks time and time again. If you can’t afford a regular grooming appointment, you’ll need to master the dog bath (or the cat bath, as the case may be). And since pets can’t use emery …
Technology changes our lives more every day, and those changes (mostly positive!) trickle down to our pets. This short list proves there’s a new pet tech product for just about everyone. For the aspiring film director, there’s the GoPro Fetch Dog Harness. Now you can capture award-winning footage from your dog’s point of view, by …
