Moving to a new home can be a difficult transition for everyone in the family, including the furry, four-legged members. Dogs and cats develop a strong bond with their environment so when they are relocated from their territory it can cause them stress. Here are some tips to ease your pets' transition to a new home : Keep Your Mood Calm Pets are very tuned-in to your emotions and will sense your mood. If you are stressed throughout the moving process, your cat or dog will pick up on this and it will make him anxious. Try to remain calm and give your pet plenty of attention and reassurance … [Read more...]
What Your Dog Can Teach You About Being Healthy
There is a lot that man’s best friend can teach you about leading a long and healthy life, namely in their enthusiasm for exercise and their loyalty to others. Learn to Absolutely Love Exercise Many humans see exercise as a chore that they must check off a list and they wearily trudge to the gym to slog away on the treadmill with a bored expression on their face. If you see exercise as a “necessary evil” then you will always struggle to fit it into your schedule because you are not looking forward to it. Your dog loves exercise. You have to spell out the word … [Read more...]