Wordless Wednesday: Adorable Kittens
Fleas – What to do if You have an Infestation
A few years ago, I took care of a friend’s dog in my home while she was on vacation. The dog scratched a little but I didn’t think that much of it. The following summer, I was in for a shock and what seemed like a hopeless fight. Suddenly, I…
Flea Control–Why are Fleas so Hard to Eradicate?
Fleas. Do you cringe at the thought of them? Have you ever had an infestation? If not, consider yourself lucky. It is a hard battle to win once fleas get a foot hold. Why are Fleas so Hard to Control? The cat flea, Ctenocephalides felix, is the most commonly found…
What’s the Best Way to Identify Your Pet?
Making Sure Others Can Identify Your Pet Can Save Its Life Every year, millions of cats and dogs are euthanized at shelters across the United States. The vast majority of these have been picked up as strays and have no identification. Sadly, one in three family pets will get lost…
Hot Weather Tips to Keep Your Pet Cool
Overheating in pets is a life threatening situation. Do you know the symptoms and what to do? Better yet, do you know how to prevent overheating? How to Prevent Overheating Make sure pets have plenty of clean water Make sure pets have a shady place to get out of the…
Traveling with Your Cat by Car
Years ago, I traveled between my home in California and one in Nevada. I would be at each home for several weeks at a time so it was a necessity that I take my cat with me. At the time, Hollywood was my only cat so this was an easier,…