Cats are obligate (strict) carnivores, that is they are meat eaters with low carbohydrate needs. Cats can also be very fussy eaters – what pleases one will make the other turn up his/her nose. The cat’s stomach and intestines are smaller than dogs and most other animals which is why they need high protein diets. […]
This infographic was developed through a partnership with the Petfinder Foundation and Orvis to help animal shelters and rescue groups find loving homes for dogs in need. It shares some of the most current figures on pet homelessness. Orvis and Petfinder hope that with continued awareness and more resources made available for prospective owners, these […]
Socializing your pup helps him/her to become comfortable with its environment and all its sights, smells and noises. Puppies do best when learning to socialize between 3-12 weeks old. After that dogs become more cautious about anything new or different in their surroundings. As your pup grows, s/he becomes more suspicious of new encounters. After […]
