Everyday Pet Care

Feng Shui Tips for Living with Pets

If you are a pet lover and also want to have a beautiful home that you enjoy being in, this article is for you! Let me be clear, this article is for humans. Your pets don't need 'feng shui-ing' the…

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What You Should Know About Cat Allergies

It’s Spring – that means sunny skies, blooming flowers, warming weather, and, if you’re not too lucky: allergies. Unfortunately for your cat, allergies are not a human-only problem. Here are some basi…

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How to Make Your Own Cat Food

With multinational companies like Purina mass producing cheap cat food in places like China, where controls are limited even for products meant for human consumption, many people are beginning to …

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Cat Eats McDonald’s for a Year

Dubbed Frankie by the McDonald's staff in New Zealand, this black and white cat was addicted to fast food -- so much so that his face and eyes became chronically swollen, his fur matted and his genera…

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15 Positive Dog Training Tips and Principles

Training your dog should be an enjoyable experience for you both. The more you understand about how your dog thinks and learns, the more effectively you can communicate. Clear communication means succ…

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Green Pets Getting the Royal Treatment

Did you know . . . a medium-sized dog's ecological footprint is equivalent to driving 60,213 miles in an SUV! . . . read on to find out more. This week's show went to the dogs! Well not really, b…

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Dangers of Invisible Fences for Dogs

My sister recently adopted a five year old mixed breed large dog. Stella is her first dog since childhood and she is turning into a wonderful family dog, even though the shelter told her that she had …

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DIY Chic & Comfortable Dog Bed

Form meets function (and budget) with this DIY dog bed project spotted on Scandinavian blog Brigg. The bed is fashioned from a children's mattress, a single sheepskin, and a pair of leather belts. H…

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How Have Your Pets Changed Your Life?

Study after study has shown all of the positive impacts of having an animal companion -- less stress, better health, more exercise etcetera. But for many of us, the benefits of having our be…

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If Your Friends Acted Like Cats and Dogs (Funny Video)

A reader of my recent Dog vs. Cat Diary post suggested that those of us who find humor in showcasing the fundamental differences between America's two most popular pets should check out this YouTube v…

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