Author: Carol Schon

How to Prevent Loneliness in Your Pets

Beagle dog lying on carpet in cozy home

Animals experience loneliness just as humans do. And just like in the case of loneliness in humans, pets can develop some troubling physical symptoms in addition to general psychological melancholy. Detecting pet loneliness can be difficult, as it’s easily confused with typical pet tantrums. The key difference between a normal spat of poor behavior and… Read more »

Why Adopt a Rescue Pet?

Why Adopt a Rescue Pet?

If you are currently in the process of looking for a dog or a cat to add to your family, you may want to consider adopting a rescue. Rescue pets are available in all ages, and there are many different breeds that are rescues. Whether you want a young dog or kitten that will grow… Read more »

Tips for Having Your Dog at Summer House Parties

Summer is the season for get-togethers with friends and family, whether it’s backyard barbecues or hanging out on the deck. If you have pets, though, hosting or attending these get-togethers might get a little tricky. What’s the best thing to do when you’re having a bunch of people over but are worried about your guests’… Read more »

How to Protect Your Dog from the Sun

Happy smiling labrador dog outdoors sunset day

If you have a dog, chances are that they love spending time outside with you. Dogs, just like people, love to sit and lay in the sun because the warmth feels so good. While outside, their fur largely protects them from the sun’s rays, but it won’t always stop the sun from burning them completely…. Read more »

Why You Shouldn’t Take Your Pet with You on Vacation

dog sitting on road

Most pet owners can barely stand to be away from their pet for a few hours, let alone days or weeks. For this reason, it may be tempting to bring your pet with you on your summer vacation. And while this may sound like a fun idea at first, there are actually several reasons why… Read more »

The Benefits of Professional Pet Grooming

When it comes to grooming our pets, many of just do what we can to keep our pets clean. That may be the occasional bath in the tub or backyard, or it may just be brushing every other week. However, there are actually many benefits to having your pets groomed professionally. Let’s look closer at… Read more »