Pet care, written by people who do it.
145 articles on boarding, daycare, anxiety, enrichment and cat care, from the team who look after South Sound pets every day.


Is Your Dog an Empath?
Do you feel like your dog understands you? Maybe even more than humans sometimes? He seems to know when you’re sad and in need of an extra snuggle. He knows when you’re happy and...

Kitty Constipation - What You Need to Know
If your cat is constipated, you’re undoubtedly worried about them and want to give them some relief. In this article, we will give you the information you need to treat mild constipation at home...

Do I Need to Bathe My Cat?
Our pets are our family. We feed them the best food and spoil them at every opportunity. In this day and age, fur babies are a real thing. We even allow our pets to...

Does My Cat Even Love Me?
Dog and Cat people love to argue bout whose pet loves them more. Dog owners argue that their canine friends are clearly the more loyal and affectionate of the two, and cats only show...

Dog Walking: Why it’s So Important
As a doting puppy parent, you can likely list a few great reasons to take your dog for a walk right off the top of your head. For one, you’re probably tired of facing...

How to Find the Best Food for Your Best Friend
Your best furry friend relies on you completely for providing meals that are both nutritious and delicious, and you want to serve up the best! Still, with so many dog food options on the...

Cat Behaviors Explained: Staring and Blinking
Cats have long been considered some of the most mysterious and unpredictable of housepets. We often have so many questions about the way they act. Why do we feel like they love us so...

3 Human Foods That Are Dangerous For Your Pets
We all love our furry best friends and want to take the best possible care of them. As a pet owner, you’re probably all too familiar with the following situation. You’ve just warmed up...

Strange Cat Facts Explained: Cats Can’t Taste Sweets
You may have heard that chocolate is not just toxic to dogs, but to cats too! This fact might seem like quite a bummer for your feline friend. But with the exception of some...

Dog Personalities by Breed: The Toy Group
Like toys, the Toy Group of dog breeds have historically had only one purpose: to bring joy, delight, and cuteness to one’s life. Toy group dogs, and small dogs, in general, are perfect for...

Dog Personalities by Breed: The Terrier Group
The Terrier group of dog breeds were initially bred to hunt vermin and fox or to work in areas with rugged terrain. They make great companions but are known for their distinctive personalities. They...

Why Do Cats Hide In Boxes?
If you have a cat, you already know that you are more likely to find then hiding in a cardboard box than playing with the copious amount of toys you’ve invested in for them...
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