Recent Blog Posts

  • Controlling Horse Stall Odors

    February 1, 2012
    Controlling horse stall odors begins with the building of the stall itself, so take care to consider the materials you choose in stall flooring.
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  • Four items for cleaning your dog’s teeth

    February 1, 2012
    Just like humans, dogs also need their teeth cleaned in one way or another. If not, the bacteria from their teeth can be ingested and damage their organs over time.
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  • Indoor Activities to Keep Your Pet Busy in Winter

    January 1, 2012
    While the coming of winter does mean cozy nights by the fire and hot cocoa, there is no doubt that the switch to life indoors can, at times, be a bit stifling. If you are feeling bouts of excess energy during these months, odds are, so are your pets!
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  • Keeping Wild Birds Healthy

    January 1, 2012
    Bird enthusiasts enjoy watching birds eat and bathe in their backyards. Here are some important tips to help maintain healthy wild birds:• Keep feeders free from debris, droppings and old seed that has gotten wet and possibly moldy. Moldy seed can spread sickness and disease.
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  • Calming your dog during a thunderstorm

    December 1, 2011
    I once had a dog named Lightning that was so afraid of thunder he would dart behind our couch for cover. Ironic, I know. Dogs are often afraid of the booming noise and will sometimes be so nervous that they shake.
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  • Tips for trimming your bird’s nails

    December 1, 2011
    Trimming your bird’s nails has never been known to be a fun job but it may be better than getting the nails lodged into your back if they become too long. Here are some tips for trimming your bird’s nails according to Alyson Burgess of About.
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  • Stopping your dog from barking

    November 1, 2011
    Dogs bark for many reasons including tendency of the breed (terriers and hounds), trying to express dominance, creating their own territory, isolation and warning you of danger. For the most part those reasons are annoying to you and those around you (except the warning one).
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  • Five ways to stop a dog from digging holes

    November 1, 2011
    The iconic image many people think of when they think of dogs digging holes is the dog proudly putting a bone in it and covering it back up. In reality, this can leave you with a lot of holes in the ground.
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  • Cleaning up pet urine on wood

    October 1, 2011
    Your pet urinated on your hardwood floor. No big deal right? You can just wipe it up. Wrong. Just like leaving a beverage on a wood table without a coaster, pet urine can cause some serious damage to your wood floor.
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  • Cleaning up pet vomit

    October 1, 2011
    Sometimes it’s inevitable that your pet may eat something that doesn’t agree with it. Unfortunately that “something” may end up regurgitated onto your carpet, leaving you as the only one to clean it up.
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