A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
When it comes to owning a pet, there are a lot of responsibilities involved and decisions to be made such as what kind of pet food to buy, to crate train or not to crate train, when and where to walk your furry friend, and so on. One of the major responsibilities and decisions of owning a pet is deciding […]
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Summer weather has finally arrived for the majority of the US and with that warm up comes the dreaded insect, the mosquito. Why do pet owners dread seeing mosquitoes? The American Heartworm Society identifies mosquitoes as the primary carriers and transmitters of heartworm disease, a potentially fatal disease caused by foot-long worms that live in the heart, lung, and other […]
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When adopting a new animal, you may not know all of the right things to feed it. It’s important to know that just like humans, dogs and cats are allergic to some human foods. Be cautious when giving your dog or cat any type of human foods especially the ones that are poisonous to dogs. According to Ashley Forti, BVMS, […]
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After careful consideration, you have decided to add another member of the family to your home. If you have not read about what to consider before adopting, check out this article before you continue. Now, you need to prepare for your new fur baby to make a smooth transition from the busy shelter to the quiet comforts of home. Here […]
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After a recent vacation away from my two dogs, I realized that communication with your pet sitter is very important. How was my sitter supposed to know that little Taco would throw confetti parties with the toilet paper if I didn’t tell her? Often it is assumed that pet sitters will automatically know your dog’s routine, but the truth is […]
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If you’re a new pet owner or even if you’ve had your furry friend for a while, you may be wondering if your pet is living in the right environment. Maybe you want your pet close by, but are afraid of depriving them from the benefits of their natural habitat. In the same way, you could be hesitant to keep […]
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Every holiday has its own bells and whistles when it comes to decorations and how we celebrate. For Easter, there are a lot of hidden dangers for your pets. Here are the most common dangers of Easter decorations: 1. Flowers When consumed, some flowers can be harmful or even poisonous. Lilies, a traditional springtime flower, are especially poisonous to cats. […]
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The world doesn’t make much sense sometimes and we often come across problems that we have no control over. Yet when there is a chance to take action, we often put those thoughts in the back of our minds. These subjects, such as dog fighting, are important. Project Pawsitvity would like to help our readers be aware of this issue and […]
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We’ve seen it before: a family hops into their car and the dog jumps in with them. Everyone buckles up, yet Rover is unrestrained and most likely sitting on the floor. Of course, on TV everyone makes it safely to his or her destination. But what happens if you have to make a sudden stop? Your dog loses balance and […]
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When I came back from my recent vacation to Hawaii, I noticed something different about my cat, Smudge; she was a lot bigger than I remembered! Unfortunately overweight pets are common. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention estimates 54 percent of pets are overweight in America. So what can you do to help your pet if he or she is […]
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