A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
Hacking, gagging, and then… there it is! A long-fought battle in your kitty’s esophagus is now on your living room floor. You break out the paper towels and some sort of cleaning product and go at it. As a cat mama myself, I know the struggles of cleaning up hairballs. After you watch in fear, feeling a little helpless as […]
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Hectic and fluctuating work schedules, dropping off and picking up kids, hockey practice, softball, school, community service, working out, school fundraisers, dinner, grocery shopping, going back to school, book club… how do you keep up? Bark, meow… and then we also have Fido and Fluffy to worry about. In the famous words of Ferris Bueller, “Life moves pretty fast. If […]
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Sneezing and wheezing, scratching and itching. Allergies are not just for people. Our pets can also feel the pain of pesky allergens. From pollen to common food allergies, it may be tricky navigating through all the different symptoms your pet may be exhibiting. And how do you know if your pet isn’t just itchy or sneezing from a rouge dust […]
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Imagine being away from your fur-baby and being stressed. The two ideas really don’t mix and most of the time for college students, there is little to no choice but to leave their pets at home. I commute from my home to college, so my cats cuddle up with me as I read or study for my exams, but many […]
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Fleas and ticks can be troublesome for you and your furry friends. Lyme disease, coat infestation, and an invasion of your home by tiny parasites is not fun. As the weather begins to warm up and the bugs start to hang on to your pets and venture from the outside world into your home, it is best to equip yourself […]
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As pet owners, we are always looking for ways to celebrate our pets and raise awareness for pet concerns. The month of April has several ways we can do that, from promoting pet health, to adopting a new pet, and everything in between. 1. National Adopt a Greyhound Month This promotes adoptions for former racing Greyhounds. Racing Greyhounds spend their […]
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Now that spring is here, many people will begin refreshing their yards and gardens with new plants or choose to bring a little of the outdoors in to liven their living space. People pick plants for decorative or beneficial purposes, not always knowing the harm these plants can cause to their beloved pet. What plants can be harmful for my […]
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Time to break in that new home smell! You have moved in all of your furniture, clothes, pots and pan, photo albums, and all of the precious cargo that you have accumulated over the years. But wait! What about your pet? Moving into a new home or apartment can be stressful and adjusting your pet to a new living space […]
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Adopting a pet can be one of the most rewarding decisions a young family can make. A close family-friend of mine, Heather Vanarsdale, made the decision about a month ago to open her and her family’s home to a little kitty in search of some love. Dancer is an eight-month old kitten who was found with her litter mates on […]
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Splashing, doggy paddling, rough housing, but no dunking! When the sun is out, and the temperature starts to rise, it’s only natural to pull out the noodles, floating doughnuts, and arm floaties. From planned pool parties to lazy day lounging about the pool, our furry friends may follow. Our pups may jump in to cool off and cats are known […]
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