Is your family cat an indoor pet, outdoor pet or a combination of the two? For the most part, many family felines can claim being both an indoor and outdoor cat. If your cat spends any time outdoors, there is a good chance that they are bringing fleas into your home. It will not matter if you are diligent about treating your cat and the inside of your home for a flea infestation. If you are not as diligent about your own yard and surrounding areas in the treatment …

Bats are good neighbors to have around. Did you know that one little brown bat can consume as many as one thousand mosquitoes in an hour? Ecologically, bats are vitally important, but because of years of groundless human fear and persecution and disappearing habitat they are currently in alarming decline. You can help; by providing them with a bat house you will give a home and you will personally benefit from having many fewer yard and garden pests.
Bats are the primary predators of night-flying insects, and are essential for …

Even before you suspect your cat or dog has picked up a flea, you should act proactively and start a flea protection program. In the case flea prevention and flea control, taking action before your pet becomes infected is always best.
There are a number of propitiatory flea treatment brands on the market, but I like to follow my veterinarian’s choice and he uses Frontline Flea Treatment. A couple of years ago we had a tiny, abandoned kitten turn up in our front yard. Her tail had been torn almost clean …

Yesterday I published details of the 4PetsOnline drive to support small volunteer run charities with your online shopping dollars. Today I thought it would be a good idea to explain further about the charities I shall pick.
They won’t be big, what I term “fat-cat” charities that operate out of fancy buildings and pay their CEO’s exorbitant salaries. Take a look at my first choice the Pet Adoption Fund. They are a small organization, located in Canoga Park, California. They are an all volunteer organization with a 501 (c) status and …

Long ago I discovered that when trying something for the first time, mistakes are an inevitable part of the learning process. But, in the case of drastically modifying your dog’s diet, what if your mistakes jeopardize your dog’s lives?
That’s precisely the predicament I faced when, after much research, I decided to take the plunge and put my two Dalmatians on a raw food diet. I already knew that this type of diet was much the best for my doggy family, but I was still somewhat apprehensive about switching them for …

Cosequin is especially useful for any dog that may be experiencing joint pain or discomfort. It is a patented, scientifically researched nutritional supplement dispensed by thousands of veterinarians to help dogs maintain healthy joints. As dogs age, it is common for their joints to become less flexible which impacts their mobility and quality of life. You may have noticed that your dog has difficulty walking up stairs or jumping on the bed. While he used to be eager to play, now he is content to rest. Even at younger ages …