Author PetsBlogs

Devoted pet owner and now, devoted pet editor, Judi worked in traditional offices, keeping the books and the day-to-day operations organized. Taking her dog to work every day for over a decade never seemed odd. Neither did having an office cat. She knows what it's like to train a new puppy and she's experienced the heartache of losing beloved companions. Retired, she currently lives with her spoiled dog and four chickens (who are, interestingly enough, also spoiled).

Birds

My Pet’s Music

We recently received a complimentary copy of “Classic Cuts” by Music My Pet. The CD is classical music that is specifically for animals to provide comfort and relieve anxiety. When we were…

TV unlikely animal friends on nat geo

Meet Some Unlikely Animal Friends

BUNNIES THAT ARE BESTIES WITH A LEOPARD;
A DOLPHIN AND A DOG SWIMMING IN HARMONY;
AN ELDERLY ORANGUTAN BEFRIENDING A KITTY

THIS THANKSGIVING WEEKEND, NAT GEO WILD INVITES YOU
TO MEET SOME UNLIKELY ANIMAL FRIENDS –
NATURE’S MOST IMPROBABLE (BUT ADORABLE) BFFs!

Four episodes of Unlikely Animal Friends premiere
Friday, November 23, and Saturday, November 24, from
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on Nat Geo WILD

Dogs Pirelli

When Dogs are Heroes

Any dog lover knows that we are blessed by having these special animals in our lives, but there are some dogs who have a higher purpose than just making a difference in…

Dogs bags of blueberry energy snaps from organic pet boutique

Organic Pet Treats

From time to time we have the privilege of trying and testing pet products. The folks at Organic Pet Boutique asked us to sample their Blueberry Energy Snaps dog treats on our staffs pets.

Since the FDA has been saturated with recalls for not only pet food but also pet treats. It has made pet owners all the more concerned on what we are feeding out furry friends. We were more than willing to test a treat that would eliminate the threat of salmonella.

Salmonella is quite unsettling not only for all pets but also for us humans. Pets with salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. Humans exposed can experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.

Dogs family dog in the foreground in front of his family in the living room

A New Member of the Family

by Lauren Edwards

Adopting a dog to enhance your family unit is not a decision you should take lightly. You need to put as much careful planning into the adoption process as you would in buying a house, preparing for a baby or when organizing your wedding. Researching the right breed for your circumstances is of paramount importance, as unfortunately many prospective owners rush into the decision, often swayed by a new designer breed, without considering what the animal may be like.

It is a good idea before embarking on the dog adoption process that you evaluate how your life could fit around a dog and not how a dog could fit into your life. You need to calculate how long the dog may be left alone during the day if your family is at work or school, as more than four hours is not really acceptable. Furthermore, you need to decide if you can put aside time to exercise your new canine friend and whether you would be prepared to train it. Puppies will need training whether for toilet needs or for when you are walking them.

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday – Buddy

Submit your pet picture for inclusion here: Just Send an email to admin@petsblogs.com with the words Wordless Wednesday as the subject line. We’ll give you credit and link the photo to your…

Dogs dog in the backyard

A Backyard Worth Barking About

Dog owners’ yards can go in one of two directions: they’re either a haven where dog and master can play fetch and enjoy time together, or they can become wastelands that literally…

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