A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
Pets have been part of our household ever since the day I was born. Each animal has taught me to show love in many different ways and take care of each one’s individual needs. However, my dogs have taught me unconditional love through how they are able to bring support and happiness through the toughest of times. A couple of […]
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Everyone is susceptible to kidney stones, including our beloved canines. We all know how painful kidney stones and urinary tract infections are in humans, and can only imagine a similar pain dogs experience and how much vet bills cost. Understanding Kidney Stones Firstly, it is important to understand what kidney stones are, how they grow, the different types, as well […]
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The reasons for dog weight gain are not always at the owner’s fault, it could be due to a medical condition, which is why it is important to always consult with your vet before making any change to your dog’s diet or exercise routine. Here are some steps to follow if you think your dog is overweight: 1. Determine whether […]
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Pets all around the world are feeling the Christmas spirit reappear after going without it for the last 11 months. Although they may not understand the meaning of Christmas, or why we humans make such a big deal out of it, they are always working their best to please us, even if sometimes it doesn’t turn out quite like they […]
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Properly training your puppy to have good manners and be house trained is a critical step in owning a dog. We have a small 5-month-old puppy at the house right now, and she is being quite naughty (as all puppies are) in terms of going outside to do her business or jumping up at or running after strangers in the […]
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Although microchipping isn’t mandatory in the US, it is in all EU member countries and many other countries around the world. Microchipping your pet is recommended by vets, animal shelters, and other experts. A list of all countries in which the practice is mandatory can be found here. Microchipping is becoming more and more popular. Shelters have scanners and microchip […]
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Recently Rocco, a five-month-old Border Terrier, tragically passed away due to an unexpected accident: he caught his collar on a kitchen door handle and was strangled by his collar. The owner suspects “he must had been jumping up to get to the work top and fell down catching the collar, my poor Mum found him hanging on the door”. The […]
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Editor’s Note: Please welcome our newest intern, Alicia! Alicia currently lives in Geneva, Switzerland and attends McGill University where she studies political science and communication studies. She lives with her family and their two dogs, Holly and Rosie. The first thing anyone notices when setting foot in our house is all the pets jumping and running around. Ever since I was […]
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