
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.

100 Best Names for Orange Cats
First of all congratulations on adopting a new ‘orange’ cat! You’re in for a lifetime of adventure. Naming a cat can be as challenging and interesting as naming a new baby. Most of the time we already know what we are going to call the baby if it is a...
Cat Tips

Separation Anxiety in Dogs - A Complete Guide
No one likes it when their loved ones leave them. For dogs, sometimes it can be even if it is for just a few hours. You would have seen your dog starting to behave differently when you started wearing your shoes and getting ready to leave for the...
Dog Tips

How Much Does an Oriental Shorthair Cost in 2024?
Oriental Shorthair Cat Characteristics Adult weight: 8 - 12 lbs. Adult height: 9 - 11 inches Life expectancy: 12 - 15 years Origin - England Oriental Shorthair cats are extraordinary companions, boasting a sleek and elegant appearance paired with an...
Breed Tips

How Much Does a Dogo Argentino Cost in 2024?
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

Strokes in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
What should you know about strokes in cats? Strokes can be ischemic (the blood supply is cut off) or hemorrhagic (blood leaks into the brain). Blood vessel blockages frequently develop as a result of materials breaking off elsewhere in the body and...
Cat Tips

Preservatives in Cat Food: What You Need to Know
Are Preservatives Dangerous to Cats? While preservative can be harmful to pets, this is not always the case. The risk depends on the kind of preservative, the amount in your pet's food, and how much they are having. But if you're concerned about...
Cat Tips

What is an Annual Limit? How Does it Affect Your Pet Insurance Plan?
Pets can add a limitless amount of joy and love to the lives of their families. However owning a pet comes with expenses, both expected and unexpected. This could include items like food bowls, litter boxes, treats, leashes, and collars. Other...
Why Pet Insurance?

Can Cats Eat Raisins?
Raisins have been a part of the human diet for thousands of years going back to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. Today, the United States, Turkey, and Iran are the largest producers of this dried fruit. The majority of raisins produced in the...
Cat Tips

Can Cats Eat Pistachios?
A member of the cashew family, the pistachio is a plant native to Central Asia, with its origins dating back to 6750 BCE. Introduced to Europe by the Romans, these nuts later made their way to the United States, Iran, and Turkey, emerging as the top...
Cat 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

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

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