Pets

We're all guilty of it - giving in to those big begging eyes pleading at us for a scrap from the table during dinner. However, the truth is that human food can be harmful to your pet, and in some cases, can be fatal. Here are just a few of some of the most common "human foods" that are harmful to pets.

Cats are not finicky eaters by nature. We inadvertently create this problem by substituting food for love, or by offering too much variety.

The CDC does not recommend keeping venomous animals as pets or in household settings. While that seems like commonsense, there are still people who disagree. If you are keeping a venomous animal then it's important you understand the risks, and how to respond if you are bitten or get venom on your skin.

The well-fed house cat is an unmotivated and clumsy hunter. However, your cat still has the skills and instincts of a born predator. This shows up as play – stalking, pouncing, chasing anything that moves, and ambushing you or other companion animals are all feline ways of having a good time.

Cats are nocturnal animals. They usually spend most of their day sleeping, and their most active periods occur during the early evening and early morning hours. However this pattern is frequently altered, which can sometimes lead to unexpected results, and wild behaviors.

While the risk of animals spreading COVID-19 to people is low, the virus that causes COVID-19 can spread from people to animals during close contact. Furthermore, in extremely rare conditions, pets can get serious illness from infection with the virus that causes COVID-19.

After you've decided between group classes, one-on-one private help and board-and-train, how do you figure out which professional is right for you and your pet? Your decision will be based on a number of factors, including the type of problem your pet has, the professional's education and experience and the availability of behaviorists and trainers in your area.

The well-fed house cat is an unmotivated and clumsy hunter. However, your cat still has the skills and instincts of a born predator. This shows up as play – stalking, pouncing, chasing anything that moves, and ambushing you or other companion animals are all feline ways of having a good time.

Prior to adopting a new pet, you should evaluate the potential risk of animal carried diseases. Certain people are more susceptible to diseases animals can carry then others, this includes but isn't limited to young children, seniors, individuals with compromised immune systems, and pregnant women.

The well-fed house cat is an unmotivated and clumsy hunter. However, your cat still has the skills and instincts of a born predator. This shows up as play – stalking, pouncing, chasing anything that moves, and ambushing you or other companion animals are all feline ways of having a good time.