by Clayton Bolinger | Dec 7, 2024 | Breed Spotlight, Dogs
As ’Shiba Inu’ directly translates to ’Small Dog’ in Japan, these peppy canines were originally bred to hunt although have now evolved into being ideal human companions. Known for their fox-like appearance, Shiba Inus also have a reputation for having a big-dog...by Clayton Bolinger | Nov 25, 2024 | Cats, Cognitive Health
While it is true that felines are more independent creatures and experience less issues with separation anxiety than their canine counterparts, it is common for housecats to experience some level of anxiety when their owners are away. Due to the 2020 COVID epidemic in...by Clayton Bolinger | Nov 15, 2024 | Canine Behavior, Cats
It’s normal for cat owners to wish that their frisky feline could speak to them. However, in actuality, they can! Cats speak in a myriad of vocalizations such hissing, purring, and, most of all, meowing. While it’s seemingly impossible for cats to learn the language...by Clayton Bolinger | Nov 5, 2024 | Canine Behavior, Cognitive Health, Dogs
Teaching your dog new tricks provides a multitude of benefits, such as it’s a great way to keep them mentally stimulated, promotes physical activity, as well as ensures an optimal environment to bond with your canine friend. Additionally, it’s just fun to be able to...by Clayton Bolinger | Nov 5, 2024 | Digestive Health, Dogs
Whether our dogs are opportunists when it comes to food or we choose to feed them when they beg, we may think that there’s no real harm when our furry friends chow down on some of our human food. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth as a surprising amount...