Category: Pet General Interest
Post-Pandemic Separation Anxiety
Expert advice to help your pet transition back to routine life By Heide Brandes When the COVID-19 pandemic hit this spring, Jesse James Smith of Oklahoma City was among those who found himself at home due to being out of work. He and his family spent hours in the home, and, although that was an […]
read more >Me and My Dogs and Covid
by: Sherri Goodall I have two Westies, one around 14 (MacTwo) and the other around 5 (Jolene.) They follow a line of about six to eight Westies that we’ve rescued. Anyone with a Westie (West Highland White Terrier) usually ends up with two. Terriers are feisty, full of energy and attitude. I know from experience […]
read more >Joy Running
Lessons on Coping Taught by My Foster Dog Story and photos by Nancy Gallimore Some people knit to relax. Others enjoy a glass of wine. More ambitious types go for a run or maybe lift weights. Me? I scoop poop. Perhaps not the most glamorous of destressing techniques, but when you have a houseful of […]
read more >Conveniences for Senior Pet Owners
AT-YOUR-DOOR-SERVICE: The closest thing to an easy button for all your pet’s needs Sixty-seven percent of U.S. households, or about 85 million families, own a pet, according to the 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association (APPA). And according to the 2019 University of Michigan National poll on Healthy Aging, 55% of […]
read more >Aging With a Pet Is Better
Having a pet at any age has huge benefits by Eleanor Edwards, DVM Cat Clinic of Norman Having a pet at any age has huge benefits, but having a pet as a senior citizen has more significant benefits than many people realize. Not only do pets give us unconditional love and affection, they also give […]
read more >Moving to a New Home With Pets?
Six Must-Dos by Nick Burton When relocating to a new home includes pets, your move may look a little different. No matter how easygoing your pets may seem, change can be difficult for our animal companions. And moving to a new home and adjusting to all of the new sights, sounds and experiences can take […]
read more >‘The Kittens of the Spider World’
‘THE KITTENS OF THE SPIDER WORLD’ Inside the Growing Subculture of Insect Pet Owners By Heide Brandes Kathy Hendricks pointed at the shelves of little plastic cups that decorate her living room. In each cup, tiny black dots scurried about and crawled along the sides. The cups hold spider babies, specifically jumping spider babies. In […]
read more >The Possum Is Awesome:
Man’s (Solitary) Other Best Friend Story and Photo by Kim Doner Over the years, I’ve lost count of how many people insist they want to turn wildlife into pets (or, worse, they bragged they had done so). The list has been endless: crows, raccoons, squirrels, owls and bunnies are the most common species desired. I […]
read more >Springtime Tips
A warm weather checklist to keep your pet happy and healthy all season long By Travis Brorsen Pet Exert, Trainer and TV Host Springtime is an exciting time, especially if you have pets. This is the time of year we can get out and about with our fur babies. It’s also a time when many […]
read more >Guinea Pig Basics for Owners
Do’s and Don’ts for a happy, healthy guinea pig By Lauren Cavagnolo Whether you bring them into your home or the classroom, guinea pigs—also known as cavies— can make great pets. But for first-time owners, there are some do’s and don’ts to be aware of before making a commitment. Guinea pigs were brought to Europe […]
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