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Fleas and flea control in cats

July 02, 2024 | cat care cat fleas cat health flea | 0 comments

Fleas and flea control in cats Source: International Cat Care https://icatcare.org/advice/fleas-and-flea-control-in-cats/ The most common flea found on cats and dogs is the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis). Occasionally, rabbit, hedgehog and other fleas may be found on cats but these are much less common.While many cats live with fleas and show minimal...

Keep Your Home Fresh with Pets

June 19, 2024 | cat Fresh Home Pet Grooming | 0 comments

Keep Your Home Fresh with Pets Having pets brings immense joy and companionship into our lives, but it also comes with the challenge of keeping our homes smelling fresh and clean. If you're a pet owner, you know that sometimes odors can linger despite your best efforts. Here are some...

How To Socialize A Kitten: Key Tips + Socialization Chart

January 13, 2024 | cat dog mental health pet socialization | 0 comments

. Kaelee Nelson, Professional Dog Trainer & Animal Behavioralist.Reviewed by Dr. Ricky Walther, DVM All young cats require early socialization in order to become friendly and confident companions. Kitten socialization facilitates learning by teaching young cats how to safely interact with humans, objects, and other animals so they can feel safe in their own...

Separation anxiety: how to manage your pet’s mental health as post-lockdown routines resume

December 09, 2021 | dog mental health pandemic puppies pet4smart post lockdown post pandemic Separation anxiety | 0 comments

Animal experts say managing pets’ mental health would be an ‘ongoing issue’ as we return to work and socializing. When Melburnian Anni O’Donnell used to arrive home from work, her sausage dog, Ziggy, would be excited to see her. Since lockdown, though, “he cries and wiggles his body for a good...

Walking a dog is better at combating stress than strolling alone

December 09, 2021 | depression dog mental health pet4smart stress walk | 0 comments

Walking a dog is better at combating stress than strolling alone because it cuts down the release of chemicals known to trigger depression and anxiety, study shows Walking the dog is better at combating stress than strolling alone, a study shows. Researchers found sharing the outdoors with a pet cuts...

Is your dog getting enough sleep?

December 09, 2021 | dog mental health pet4smart sleep sleep time stress | 0 comments

Joanne Hinds, Dog Trainer and Behaviorist In my job I go into a number of peoples homes where dogs are not getting enough sleep or even rest, they maybe getting sleep in the night but in the day they get none or worse they are restless at night too. Over tiredness...