Pet Health

Let’s face it; dog toys are expensive. Sometimes we buy them and they either break or they lose interest in them. Very frustrating and costly to say the least. But what if you could get rid of the nonsense of searching for good dog toys, and learn how to make braided dog toys? Well, that is what we are going to do here. Dog toys made from fabric can be quite easy to make , inexpensive and put a lot of unused fabric to good use. So, let’s do it. Easiest Dog Toy to Make Fleece can be a great fabric to make a braided dog toy with. It can be sturdy and stretch when playing with it, and you can wash it when it starts to get a little funky with dirt and dog drool. Maybe you have some old fleece pajamas lying around the house which you have not worn in a while. Or maybe a fleece blanket which is just collecting dust in the attic . If so, they would make a great braided dog toy for your little best friend. And best of all, this shouldn’t take more than two minutes to make. Check out th...

I’ve been getting a bunch of messages on  Instagram , asking for home grooming tips. With “non-essential” businesses shut down due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many dog grooming shops are closed. And, while they may be deemed “non-essential”, many of us are finding out just how essential they really are!  Not only do groomers make our dogs look spiffy, but they also help keep our canine kids clean (a must to help prevent infections)  and make them more comfortable. Just think about this for a second: How uncomfortable are you when you have a big knot in your hair? Well, when dogs get tangles and mats, it doesn’t feel good for them either! Plus, depending on the breed, weeks without seeing a groomer could mean hair growing over eyes and ear hair so long that it dips into the food bowl at each meal.  Basic Grooming Tutorial I’ve been home grooming my toy Poodle, Gigi, for a couple of years. I love being able to groom her in the comforts of her own home. She’s calmer ...

Cardboard boxes hold some sort of magical sway over cats. If you live with a cat, this is a mystery you’ve surely watched unfold many times. An empty box is placed, a cat is shown, and the next thing you know, your kitty darling is deep in the enchantment of box fun. And knowing how much cats love boxes, Samsung has created a sweet setup for cat parent and cat. The boxes for the company’s high-end television line, namely The Serif , The Frame , and The Sero , comes with a dot matrix pattern perforated into the “eco-friendly corrugated cardboard.” By scanning one of the QR codes on the boxes, you’ll reveal the patterns for a magazine rack, table, and the most purrf ect…a cat house! @samsungtv/ Instagram Samsung has proven themselves genius as humans and cats alike will find hours of entertainment from product and packaging. But if it’s not time for a new television and you happen to have some boxes lying around, the internet has you covered. All You Need is a Cardboard Box, Sc...

As cats age, their needs change and their bodies slow down, but their love for family still runs deep. To show love in return, devoted cat parents will do anything to keep their senior cat happy and comfortable. And with some simple adjustments and a little extra time, cat parents can create the purrfect level of comfort for their aging cat. By the time cats reach senior status at 11 years of age, they’re more than likely to suffer from arthritis. In fact, 90% of senior cats suffer from a degenerative joint disease with pain in at least one joint. And roughly  one-third of cats have one or more chronic illnesses or disabilities . At 15+ years, felines are labeled as super-seniors or geriatric and these percentages rise. No matter their age, our cats are forever our sweet babies and in need of TLC. But age demands extra comfort, so check out these 7 tips to keep your senior cat happy. 1. Lots of Comfortable Beds for Snoozy Senior Cats Cats of any age love to sleep. In fact, f...

When do we panic about pets catching coronavirus? We are all watching headlines. In fact, we are feeling overwhelmed by them and then we read that 2 cats have become ill and tested positive for coronavirus. Now, not only do we fear for ourselves and our vulnerable loved ones, but we look at our household pets and we fear for them too. According to the press release from the CDC 1 , to date, only 2 pet dogs and one pet cat globally have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 and these pets were in households with infected humans. Two pet cats tested positive recently in the U.S. One of these lived in a household with a known case of human COVID-19 and the other is suspected to have been in contact with an asymptomatic person.  Both cats exhibited only mild respiratory signs and are expected to recover without incident. Another cat in the home with one of these infected cats has shown no signs of illness at all.   There has been NO evidence to suggest that pet animals serve as...

For many, green beans (AKA string beans or snap beans ) are a dinnertime staple. In fact, if you open up my freezer right now, you’ll find bags of them. Plus, my pantry is stocked with several cans. What can I say, I love serving them as a light side dish! Not only are they tasty, but they’re packed with key nutrients. While it’s clear they’re great for us, today the question is: Can dogs eat green beans?  Short answer: Yes! A Look At The Nutritional Value According to the  U.S. Department of Agriculture , 1 cup  (about 100 grams)  of raw green beans are packed with:  Protein  – 1.83g Fat  – 0.22g Carbohydrate  – 6.97g Fiber  – 2.7g Calcium  – 37mg Iron  – 1.03mg Magnesium  – 25mg Phosphorus  – 38mg Potassium  – 211mg Sodium  – 6mg Zinc  – 0.24mg Manganese   – 0.216mg Folate  – 33µg Carotene, beta  – 379µg Vitamin A  – 35µg Vitamin B-6  – 0.141mg Vitamin C...

When Hercules met his people they instantly had an incredible bond. This shelter dog is very loving, affectionate and a perfect match for his family. Tags:  smiling dogs from The Bark https://ift.tt/2Vzkjsg