A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
Puppies’ immune systems aren’t very strong in their first years of life and because of that, they’re more at risk of developing illnesses. If left untreated, some of these illnesses can be life-threatening, so it’s important to know what the signs and symptoms of some of these ailments are, and how to prevent them. To help you protect your pup, here is a […]
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Do you live in an urban area? If you do, chances are you might live in an apartment and may not have access to a backyard. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t be a dog owner! There are many dog breeds who would adjust well to living in an apartment with you and your family. If you’d like to be […]
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Are you expecting, or do you have, a newborn baby in your house? Are you also a dog owner? If you answered yes to both of these questions, you may need some advice on how to introduce your pup and your baby. Having a newborn in the house might stir up some confusion, or even jealousy in your pup, and […]
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Walking our dogs is one of the most basic responsibilities we have as pet owners. However, to be safe, we should always take precautions when we decide to leash up our furry pals. To keep ourselves and our pets as safe as possible when we take them for walks, here is a list of the most important steps you should […]
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Does your pup get too excited on walks sometimes and end up pulling on their leash? Over time, if a dog frequently pulls on their leash, they could develop fatal long-term health injuries. To prevent this from happening, changing to a different kind of leash, harness or collar can significantly reduce your dog’s frequency of pulling. To keep your dog’s […]
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According to Dosomething.org, a pet that is overweight or obese has increased chances of developing arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, certain cancers, and heart and respiratory disease. Despite these facts, research shows that 1 in 3 American cats and dogs are overweight or obese. In order to put a stop to this dangerous trend, we need to help […]
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For many animals, boredom is a biological phenomenon that occurs when the brain wants stimulation. When dogs are bored, their boredom can lead to stimulatory actions such as biting and chewing furniture or carpets or scratching up floors. In order to prevent these bad behaviors, it is important to keep your dog from becoming bored. But how can you beat doggy boredom? Here are 7 easy […]
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Editor’s Note: Please welcome our newest intern to Project Pawsitivity, Samuel Chillette! Samuel majors in English at Westchester Community College. He lives with his family and their dog, Roscoe. Animals that are up for adoption need our help but more importantly, they need our love, affection, and companionship; they’re a lot like us in that regard. Just like we feel things, they feel things […]
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