How to Stop Puppy Nipping
For a while, everything your puppy does is adorable. Eventually of course, certain behaviors can become frustrating the longer they continue, and nipping is one of the worst culprits of incurring...
View ArticleTest Your Pet Knowledge With a Quiz!
Test Your Pet Knowledge With a Quiz! Who has more varied vocalizations, dogs or cats? If you guessed dogs, you’re totally and completely wrong! Cats have up to 100 vocal sounds. Dogs, on the other...
View ArticleIs Your Cat Bored? Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
Is Your Cat Trying To Tell You She’s Bored? Humans have many boredom busters: we can read, watch TV, surf the internet, or talk on the phone. But unfortunately, when our pets get bored, they don’t have...
View ArticleWhat To Do About Car Anxiety in Pets – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
Car Anxiety In Our Pets The sun is out, the weather is great – this is the time of year many people like to do something! It may be a hike in the woods, a walk on the beach, a trip to the cottage, or...
View ArticleWhy Does My Pet Smell? Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
P.U. – Why Does My Pet Smell? Most of us love to snuggle with our pets, but once in a while, we’ll lean in for a kiss – and YUCK! What is that smell!? If you find yourself avoiding your pet, read on!...
View ArticleDo I Need To Groom My Cat Daily? Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
Do I Need To Groom My Cat Daily? You’re thinking… “huh, my cat grooms herself all day long, why does she need to be brushed?” That’s a good question, and we’ve got a great answer! If your feline is...
View ArticleAre You Wasting Your Money At The Vet? Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
Are You Wasting Your Money At The Vet? We all know veterinary care is expensive but did you know that you may be sabotaging your vet visits? Here are some tips to get the most from your veterinary...
View ArticleHow Do I Properly Socialize My Dog?
Ideally you socialize your dog when they are a puppy. During their first year, puppies are the most sensitive and receptive to new experiences. If you are working on socializing your puppy it is...
View ArticleAn Attitude of Gratitude
An Attitude of Gratitude! We know that title sounds like a cliche, but after the past 20 months, this is as good a time as any to embrace gratitude. We’ve read oodles of times that being grateful will...
View ArticleThanksgiving Treats for Cat and Dogs
Thanksgiving Treats for Cat and Dogs Speaking of gratitude, we know many of you like to share your Thanksgiving meal with your best friend as a way to show your love and appreciation for him. However,...
View ArticleThanksgiving Traditions That Include Pets
Thanksgiving Traditions That Include Pets We all have traditions that we’ve carried over from our families, but consider adding a few that include not only your guests but your pets too. How about a...
View Article2022 New Year’s Resolutions – Again!
2022 New Year’s Resolutions – Again! Out with the old and in with the new! Are you ready? This year let’s focus on healthy pet resolutions (they will help humans too). Most of us are ready for renewed...
View ArticleHelp, My Dog Eats Anything and Everything!
Help, My Dog Eats Anything and Everything! Ask any vet; eating yucky or crazy things is a very common problem, and it’s not just a problem with puppies. Some dogs never seem to outgrow chewing (and...
View ArticleOuch, Did My Cat Just Bite Me?
Ouch, Did My Cat Just Bite Me? Your cat may bite for many reasons; certainly she is trying to communicate something to you. It’s essential to figure out when and why a bite happens so you can avoid...
View ArticleDoes Your Dog Need a Pack Leader?
Does Your Dog Need a Pack Leader? Pop psychology has told us this for years: your dog needs a strong pack leader. Is that actually true? The short answer is no, but it’s actually more complicated than...
View ArticleHealth Insurance for Your Pet
Health Insurance for Your Pet The value and necessity of pet insurance is a popular topic right now. With the advancement of veterinary technology, the cost of care for your best buddy is rising all...
View ArticleHair Loss In Cats
Seasonal shedding is completely normal for pets, but in some cases, a cat may frequently scratch herself or even have bald spots. Hair and fur loss, called alopecia, is actually a common problem for...
View ArticleThings Humans Do That Annoy Our Pets!
Things Humans Do That Annoy Our Pets! We love our pets so much it’s painful to think that we may be aggravating them without realizing it. As much as they love us, even our best friends have limits....
View ArticlePoopy Bags – Green Or Not?
Poopy Bags – Green Or Not? Most of us understand that we need to pick up after our pooches and poopy bags make the task more convenient when we are out and about. But are poopy bags ecologically...
View ArticleDoes My Cat Know Her Name?
Does My Cat Know Her Name? When you call Mittens, what happens? Does she come, or does she choose to ignore you? We’ve heard many people (non-cat owners) say that cats don’t know their names like dogs...
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