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Taking care of someone’s beloved pet is a big responsibility. Naturally, you’ll want everything to go as smoothly as possible. If your worst nightmare happens and the pet you’re responsible for refuses to calm down, it can be as upsetting for you, the pet, and their owners. Dealing with separation anxiety is a common challenge faced by many pet sitters. Separation anxiety occurs along a spectrum—from low-key and passive behaviors like moping to destructive and even aggressive behaviors, such as tearing at furnishings or even growling and biting....

Every dog owner expects to experience the hurdle of getting the dog pee smell out of the carpet or flooring at some point, if not on a few occasions. It’s inevitable, you can expect your pooch to pee in the house, especially during the puppy phase when potty training is just beginning. You may not think about the challenge of getting the dog pee smell out of your footwear until you find yourself in the situation....

Most people love celebrations, and the 4th of July is truly an exceptional holiday celebrated throughout the US. However, such celebrations frequently include fireworks, which may be fun for us but are not so pleasant for our pets. If you have a cat, it’s essential to help it remain calm during the 4th of July fireworks, as they can be pretty stressful and cause anxiety in your feline. We want to help on this mission, so we’ve come up with a list of eight tips to help your cat keep calm through the 4th of July and all the fireworks outside....

Reptiles are not the most expressive animals around, and for novice owners, it can be difficult to tell whether they are happy or not. Besides all the more obvious signs, like regular eating and sleeping, bearded dragons can be difficult to read, and you may not be aware of the common behaviors of these reptiles. With any pet, feeling trust and comfort around their owners is key, and it’s important to know what the indicators of these are....

Review Summary Introduction Inception Pet foods is a brand that produces wet and dry food for cats and dogs with animal or fish protein as the first two ingredients in each recipe. Inception is owned by Pets Global, which is based in California and owns three pet food brands alongside Inception. We give Inception Dog Food a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. Check Price on Chewy Not much is known about Pets Global or Inception Pet Foods’ history, but we do know that Inception has a great track record in terms of safety, with no known recalls to date....

The Blue Macaw, or Spix’s Macaw, inspired the bird Blu in the movie Rio, a story about a domesticated bird that adventures Rio de Janeiro. But is the film the only place we’ll ever see this beautiful bird again? Unfortunately, several Macaw species are endangered, with the most significant threat being habitat loss and the pet industry. But there is light over the horizon. For 22 years, the Blue Macaw was extinct in the wild....

Height: 24–31 inches Weight: 120–200 pounds Lifespan: 8–10 years Colors: Black, grey, tan, brindle Suitable for: Experienced dog owners Temperament: Loyal, reserved, affectionate, reserved, quiet, placid, protective The Neapolitan Mastiff is a large, powerful, and somewhat intimidating dog, but despite the breed’s large size, they are sweet, gentle, and loving overall. These dogs may be somewhat wary of strangers and intimidating to would-be intruders, but they are fiercely loyal and loving to their owners and families....

Height: 8 – 10 inches Weight: 6 – 12 pounds Lifespan: 12 – 15 years Colors: All colors and patterns Suitable for: Active families looking for an affectionate pet Temperament: Friendly, affectionate, intelligent, adaptable, outgoing The Sphynx is an interesting cat. Their looks make you think that they’re an ancient breed that walked the land of the pharaohs and pyramids. They’re a petite animal, which belies the fact that they’re an active and relatively healthy pet....

Height 8-18 inches Weight 6-35 pounds Lifespan 15-18 years Colors White, black, brown, cream, sable, red, brindle, pied Suitable for Families without young kids, seniors, individuals, apartment dwellers, those with previous dog experience Temperament Energetic, lazy, independent, spunky, loving, loyal, smart, friendly, stubborn Independent but loyal and energetic but lazy, the Toy Rat Doxie is a rather interesting mix. Don’t worry if you’ve never heard of this breed before. They’re a newer designer breed created by crossing the ever-popular Dachshund with a Rat Terrier....

America’s love of dogs knows no bounds, and it shows in the official state dogs designated by each state. There are 16 states with official state dogs, each with its own breed or mix of breeds that represent the region or are beloved by its people. From the Alaskan Malamute in Alaska to the Chesapeake Bay Retriever in Maryland, these furry friends bring a sense of pride and identity wherever they go!...

National Rescue Dog Day is celebrated each year on May 20th. Its goal is to promote the adoption of dogs from shelters, rescue organizations, and pounds. There are an estimated three million dogs in shelters across the United States waiting to be adopted. That’s a lot of pups in need of homes! Let’s learn all about this special day, including how we can celebrate and make a difference in our own communities....

Dalmatians are energetic, playful, tough, and known to be sensitive to human emotions. Their combination of traits meant that they were initially used to run with passenger carriages, keeping the horses calm and potentially protecting the carriage and its inhabitants from any potential threat. This practice continued in the 1700s when fire brigades used similar horse-drawn carriages to attend fires. When they weren’t running with carriages, the dogs lived at the firehouse, providing similar protective and calming duties....

Parakeets are popular pets in the United States, and they make an especially good pet for children. They are fun to watch and engage in several odd behaviors. One of the strangest behaviors you might notice looks a lot like they are kissing. It can happen between any two birds, and they don’t need to be of different sexes, leading many people to wonder if it’s actually a sign of aggression....

Tear stains are caused by excessive tear production or an inability to adequately dispose of excess tears. While it is true that certain breeds, including the Maltese, are more likely to exhibit tear stains, that doesn’t mean you have to live with the problem. Various health conditions and physiological factors can lead to excessive tear production, but your choice of food could be the problem. Low-quality food can include chemicals and additives, like unnecessary food coloring, that exacerbate the problem....

Note: This article’s statistics come from third-party sources and do not represent the opinions of this website. Dogs are our most loyal and loving companions, but for many people, they serve as far more than companions. Service dogs are an integral part of the day to day lives of people with physical disabilities and mental illnesses. The work that these dogs do can provide comfort and a feeling of safety and security, or lifesaving medical intervention....

Choosing the best training treats for your dog or puppy is more than a matter of choosing your dog’s flavor preference, although that is important. Choosing a training treat also means considering the number of calories your dog may be receiving in a training session and choosing a treat with a protein that your dog can tolerate. It also means selecting a treat that is appropriate for your dog’s current diet....

No matter the occasion, choosing a costume is loads of fun, but even more so when coordinating it to include your beloved canine. What better project to get creative than a DIY costume that you can easily craft up today? We have some awesome ideas to get you inspired, from simple to more skilled and some designs that are so straightforward that no instructions are necessary. You can take the ideas and adapt them to suit your family and create the perfect family costume....

Do you love pets and love to travel? If so, you’re probably wondering whether your two loves can safely co-exist. Luckily, many pets travel well, but depending on the size and type, your transportation options may be limited to car travel. Here are six pets that travel well, along with some tips for traveling with pets. The 6 Pets That Travel Well Dogs Image Credit By: Yhelfman, Shutterstock Travel type: Air travel, road trips, train travel...

Hamsters come in a lot of different fur color varieties, especially Syrian hamsters. They also have unique colored eyes, ranging from black to red. Most of the hamster’s eye colors depend on the type of fur coloration or the parent’s genes. A hamster’s coat color primarily plays the main role in determining the eye color. There are few rare eye colors, mainly the ruby-eyed cream Syrian hamster coloration. Red eyes are rarer in dwarf hamsters such as the Winter White or Campbell’s hamster....

Turkeys are synonymous with Thanksgiving, and when that time of year rolls around, there is no shortage of myths and misconceptions about the holiday’s favorite bird. We’re here to break that cycle, though, and provide you with fascinating facts to throw out while sitting around the Thanksgiving table! We set out to discover the real truth behind some of the most popular myths and misconceptions about turkeys. Without further ado, let’s dive in!...