With 15 years as a dog and cat parent, my pet articles are a mix of humor and firsthand experience - proof that the best stories often come with paws and purrs.

Puppy Fear Periods: Why Your Pup's Suddenly Scared (and How to Help)
Ever wonder why your dog is scared of everything so suddenly? If your dog is still a puppy, they may likely be going through what’s called the puppy fear periods. The puppy fear stages are a completely normal part of puppy development, so you shouldn’t...
Puppy Tips

Friendliest Dog Breeds for Families in 2025: Find Your Perfect Canine Companion
Choosing a family dog is an exciting decision, but it's important to find a breed known for its friendly nature and compatibility with children. This comprehensive guide will explore ten of the friendliest dog breeds that make wonderful additions to...
Breed Tips

How Long Is a Cat Pregnant?
Is your cat pregnant? If you’re expecting a new batch of cute kittens soon, you’re probably worried about how long their pregnancy lasts. Your cat needs extra care during gestation to ensure that the mother cat and kittens are fine. Don’t sweat it...
Cat Tips

Nora's Story: Pet Insurance Helps with $2,953 Pancreatitis Treatment
Mark and Nora’s Story A cherished Miniature Goldendoodle from North Carolina, bringing joy to Mark's life. The Unexpected Challenge Nora suddenly fell ill, requiring an immediate trip to the emergency room. The diagnosis was pancreatitis, a serious...
Customer Stories

5 Things You Need to Know About Your New Puppy
5 Things You Need to Know About Your New Puppy 1. It’s never too early to start training A puppy’s primary socialization period is before they are 16 weeks old, and this is also when they are most sponge-like, eager, and willing to listen and learn....
Puppy Tips

What You Need to Know About Dog Clicker Training
Dog clicker training is basically using positive reinforcement for training a puppy or a dog. Ever heard of the famous Pavlovian experiment of ‘Classical and Operant Conditioning’? If not, we suggest a short read on it. To sum up the experiment...
Dog Tips

Can Cats Eat Popcorn?
Corn dates back 10,000 years to modern-day Mexico. Fossil evidence from Peru suggests that corn was popped as early as 4,700 BC, and thousands of years later it continues to be a popular treat! The popcorn industry in the United States alone is valued...
Cat Tips

The True Cost of Owning a Jack Russell Terrier in 2025
Jack Russell Terrier Characteristics Life expectancy: 13 – 15 years Adult weight: 20 – 30 lbs. Adult height: 12 – 16 in. Origin – England Named after Reverend Jack Russell who developed this breed, the Jack Russell terrier is a fox-hunting breed....
Breed Tips

Can Cats Eat Cheese?
We bet you didn’t expect your feline friend to reveal to you that they enjoy eating cheese, too! When you think of cheese enthusiasts, you probably conjure up images of mice, not their natural predators, cats. However, some cats enjoy eating cheese....
Cat Tips

French Bulldog Cost in Canada
First, for the readers looking for a ballpark figure, the average cost of purchasing a French Bulldog from a breeder could be around $2500-$6000. Now for those of you interested to learn more about this beautiful breed, the monthly costs, and the...
Breed Tips

How Much Does an Anatolian Shepherd Cost in 2025?
The Anatolian Shepherd on average may cost between $500 to $2,000 or more. They are one of the oldest dog breeds to exist that are believed to have descended from a bloodline 6000 years ago. Characteristics of an Anatolian Shepherd Adult weight: 12-24...
Breed Tips

How Much Does a Dogo Argentino Cost in 2025?
Bernese Mountain Dog Characteristics Life expectancy: 9 - 15 years Adult weight: 80 - 100 lbs. Adult height: 24 - 26.5 in. Origin – Argentina Argentine Dogos, make exceptional pets due to their unique blend of loyalty, intelligence, and versatility....
Breed Tips