Dogs are like children in so many ways (let’s hope fleas isn’t one example of their similarities). They can’t be left alone for too long. They’re far more pleasant to be around with when they’re utterly exhausted, and they both hate to swallow pills.
We often say that babies have a unique smell and presence that changes our lives and homes instantly. We’re dead on, and our dogs are well aware of it. Babies don’t smell, or act, like us, and so our dogs may or may not know how to act around a newborn.
Many dog owners understand the fear and frustration that comes with leaving your dog away for a few hours. Is he going to get lonely? Will he tear through the trash … the couch?
Last month – February – was National Pet Dental Health – but that likely comes as a surprise to you. Don’t worry. You’re not alone. That’s because dental care for our pets isn’t necessarily top-dog in terms of what’s on our minds. But it should be.
Although airline travel is fast and convenient, it can also be nerve-wracking, especially for pets. Simply imagining yourself in your pet’s situation while flying in cargo should make you think twice about bringing your pet on a plane.