We all have pet-related responsibilities that are unpleasant: cleaning the litterbox, picking up poop in the yard - pretty much anything that deals with feces... But there is another job that has the potential to ...
We’re continuing our discussion of the deadly dangers in the desert for pets. Today, we’re discussing one of the most obvious ones: rattlesnakes. Since I’ve lived here, I’ve seen my fair share of snakes. They ...
Arizona. It’s one of the most hostile, yet hauntingly beautiful places in the world. But our Sonoran desert is filled with danger for us and to our pets. One of these dangers is the Sonoran ...
Animals are as prone to dehydration as we are. July is Pet Hydration Month and we want to make sure your pet is getting plenty of fresh water to drink and that you know how ...
Binge eating is just as dangerous for our pets as it is for us. Gulping down food can result in a number of eating disorders and health problems for your pet including simple (but annoying ...
Summer is officially here in the desert and we have reached temperatures in excess of 100 degrees, so you know we will soon be rebuilding our pathetic little 3-foot pool for some short cool down ...
Summer is a subject we take very seriously because in Arizona, it’s always summer. But, many people don’t know the sun is even more harmful in other areas of the world. The sun’s rays are ...
One of the great things about being a writer is the ability to attend conferences. This year, we are very fortunate to be able to attend the BlogPaws conference for the second time in its ...
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are a hot topic right now, but maybe not for the right reasons. We hear the term GMO and immediately assume it is terrible for us and for our pets. While ...
We don’t always know our pets are gaining weight. Sometimes it sneaks in gradually, just as it does with humans, until one day we wake up and look in the mirror thinking, “When did this ...