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Managing Senior Dogs
When I wrote my last update on my senior schnauzer Ajax, I thought the next post would be the sad one. Truly, at the time I didn’t think things could be managed any better. Still, I made some changes and waited to see how…
Introducing a New Pet to your Tribe- Part 2: New Cat
Introducing a new cat or kitten into a household with cats Welcome back to the series “Introducing a New Pet to your Tribe.” You can read Part 1: Dogs here. In this part of the series, I’m going to give you some tips on…
Introducing a new pet to your Tribe- Part 1: New Dog
It is almost summer, and this is a popular time for people to introduce new pets into the household. The next couple of posts will help you ease your new member into the family, and hopefully set you up for a happy pet tribe!…
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…
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…
