Introducing Pets to Babies and Small Children
Bringing a baby into a home with a dog or cat is a joyful moment—and one that requires planning, patience, and gentle management. Pets don’t always instinctively know how to...
Introducing Pets to Babies and Small Children
Welcoming a baby or bringing a small child into a home with a pet is one of those joyful, nerve‑wracking life moments. Pets can become devoted companions for kids, and...
Dealing with Destructive Chewing and Scratching
If your sofa looks like a tiger’s trophy or the baseboards resemble a kitty’s personal art project, take a deep breath—you are far from alone. Chewing and scratching are normal...
How to Handle Shedding Season Like a Pro
Shedding season can feel overwhelming: tumbleweeds of fur on the couch, clumps on your clothes, and a constant need to vacuum. It helps to know that shedding is normal for...
How to prepare your home for a rescue pet
Bringing a rescue into your home is one of the kindest things you can do—and it’s also a moment that comes with a lot of emotions, logistics, and tiny unknowns....
Celebrating your pet’s birthday or gotcha day
Celebrating a pet’s birthday or gotcha day is less about balloons and more about gratitude: another year of wagging tails, soft purrs, and quiet companionship. Whether you rescued your cat...
Pet-friendly plants — and the toxic ones to avoid
Bringing plants into your home is such a joy: they brighten rooms, clean the air a little, and give curious pets something new to sniff. But that curiosity can sometimes...
The benefits of clicker training for pets
If you’ve ever wished you had a simple, kind way to teach your pet new things — from “sit” to “stay” to more fun tricks — clicker training can feel...