Explore Life with Pets
Owner or Pet Parent: What title do you use?
Are you an owner, a pet parent or an in-home zoo keeper? While legally we are the owners of our pets, these days many of us use other terms in casual conversation. Fur Mama, Pet Parent and Animal Guardian are just a few options….
Get ready for the dog days of summer!
This is the perfect time of year to get your dog ready for the summer adventures! It is almost time for the Dog Days of Summer! The weather is getting better, the sun is shining and you are hankering for those wonderful warm days…
Euthanasia: When it is time to say goodbye?
It is hard to think about euthanasia Maybe things have caught you off-guard, or perhaps you have been watching Fluffy slow down for years. You might have gotten some bad news at the vet, or you are watching from home wondering when you will…
Senior Pets are Hard; Sometimes Very Hard
Depending on your situation, parenting senior pets can be really challenging. Not only do senior pets need more from us, physically, financially and emotionally, they age so much faster than we do that it usually takes us by surprise. One minute they are a…
The Worst Cat in the World
This is a true story. All names have been changed to protect the innocent…AND the guilty…DUM DUM. My cat is The Worst Cat in the World. Other people might have bad cats, destructive cats, the Cat from Hell etc. But they don’t have the…
Urine trouble now! Cats and urinary problems
What does it look like at home, when a cat first starts having urinary problems? Urinary problems are common in cats. It usually starts with frequent trips to the litter box. Your cat may look like they are trying to poop but not producing…
Stressed cats in the Springtime…is it raining kittens?
Spring is in the air; the flowers are blooming and the outdoor cats are on the prowl. It is the time of year when vet clinics can expect emergency calls about stressed cats acting out. There is another name for this time of year:…
List of things that Stess Cats Out
11 Things that could be taking the chill out of your cat! Cats don’t generally deal well with change, which is one of the things they have in common with children. If your cat is acting stressed, here are a few of things things…
Zylkene Capsules Product Review
Zylkene 225mg capsules What does it claim to do? Zylkene claims to reduce stress-related behaviors in some cats and dogs. It is marketed specifically for periods of high stress, such as for grooming appointments or moving into a new home. You can also use…
Welcome to My Wicked Tribe!
Thanks for checking out my site, and welcome! My Wicked Tribe, or just the Tribe, is the group name I use for my collection of crazy, zany and silly pet animals. Over the years these pets have included everything from fish, reptiles, amphibians, rodents,…
