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Is My Cat Sleeping Too Much? – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Lucy Moore

Hitting the Hay, Every Day! Does it seem like your kitty is "cat-napping" all the time? If you're wondering if this is normal cat behavior, rest assured, it is! Big and small cats are hardwired as predators. It's natural for them to chase and hunt, and catching prey is an exhausting business. Your average indoor house cat's instincts are to conserve energy so they can have ...

Important Steps for Older Pets – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Lucy Moore

Important Steps For Older Pets As we all know (or will find out), getting older can be tough. If you're like us, we have a soft spot for senior pets. Here are some simple ideas to make life a little bit easier for our best friends as they age. Supportive orthopedic bed - Just like us, our pets can get arthritis and sore joints. We all know how important a good night's sleep i...

Playing or Fighting – That Is The Question

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Lucy Moore

Playing or Fighting - That Is The Question Meow, Hiss, Bam, Bop, Pow! If you have two or more cats, you may have seen this happen. One minute they are just lounging around; the next minute, they are on the floor biting and kicking. How can you tell if this is all just for fun or if they are seriously fighting? Cats love to engage in play fighting (just like dogs), and of...

Create More Living Space For Your Cat – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Lucy Moore

Create More Living Space For Your Cat It's easy to create more space for your feline, even if you live in a small home. Think outside of the box... you can create space that's interesting for your kitty. Make the most of window space... most cats love to sit and watch the world go by (including birds and chipmunks). Put a bed on the window sill if it's large enough, or buy ...

2021 New Year’s Pet Resolutions – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Lucy Moore

Time for New Year's Resolutions Who isn't ready for a brand new start on things in 2021? Even though our lives are not yet back to "normal," there are still many things we can do with our pets to start the new year with a bang. Why not bake more? If you make your own pet treats, you'll know exactly what is in them and won't have...

Ewww, My Cat Keeps Using My Bed As a Potty!

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Lucy Moore

Ewww, My Cat Keeps Using My Bed As a Potty! Our bedroom is supposed to be a relaxing sanctuary, but when your kitty has repeated "accidents" on the bed, it doesn't seem like much of a haven. Sadly, inappropriate bathroom behavior is NOT unheard of among cat owners. As always, the first order of business is to try and figure out why this is happening. Here are some possib...

Calico Cat Facts You Didn’t Know!

Posted on December 10, 2020January 3, 2021 by Lucy Moore

Calico Cat Facts You Didn't Know! We just love calico cats - they have such beautiful markings (tri-color)! But did you know that calicoes are individual in many other ways too? Almost all calico cats are female. The orange and black markings are located on the X-chromosome and female cats, just like people, have 2 X-chromosomes. So, they have a greater chance than males to...

Help! My Cat is Scratching the Furniture!

Posted on October 15, 2020October 1, 2020 by Lucy Moore

Here is the bad news.... cats like to scratch. It's an entirely normal and natural activity. Scratching helps your kitty keep her nails clean and sharp, alleviates stress, exercises her shoulders and neck. Plus, your feline's paws contain scent glands, so scratching releases her unique smell to mark your home. All of these benefits make scratching standard behavior, even if you...

National Disaster Preparedness Month: How To Create an Emergency Plan for Your Pets!

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Lucy Moore

National Disaster Preparedness Month: How To Create an Emergency Plan for Your Pets! Fires, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, violent storms, and other natural disasters are some of the more common things that we prepare for. It may be beneficial to include parameters around how to handle our pets during those times. Pets being left behind during a disaster are lik...

Signs of Heat Exhaustion in Pets – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on July 16, 2020July 3, 2020 by Lucy Moore

Heat Exhaustion - Recognize the Signs Every summer, we talk about pets and how quickly they can get overheated; after all, they are wearing fur coats! Heat exhaustion is what happens before heatstroke, and it's best to learn to recognize it before it advances further, because heat stroke is deadly. Pets can't sweat out excess heat as we can, all they can do is pant ...

Why Is My Cat Spraying? – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on July 9, 2020July 3, 2020 by Lucy Moore

Why Is My Cat Spraying? Your cat's most important sense is her sense of smell. It's how they communicate with the world. Spraying (urine marking) is how she stakes out her territory; she also rubs her cheeks, paws, and hips on things (including you) to put her scent on them. Scratching isn't just for sharpening claws; it's also another way that she leaves her scent beh...

Pet Separation Anxiety After Quarantine – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 by Lucy Moore

There have been many joys with the "stay at home" order and one has been the delight of extra time spent with our pets. They have made us laugh and have kept us company throughout this ordeal. But as restrictions are slowly lifted, our faithful friends may become confused by the changes ahead. They have all become accustomed to the extra snuggles and hugs over the past month...

Tips on Flying with a Pet

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Lucy Moore

Flying with a pet can be confusing as well as complicated. Air travel can be risky with pets. Bulldogs, pugs, and Persian cats are especially susceptible to oxygen deprivation and over heating due to their short nasal passages. Consider all the alternatives to flying with your pet! If you are able to leave them at home with a sitter or a friend, that is probably ideal. If you d...

How To Help Your Cat Lose Weight – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Lucy Moore

Healthy cats are happier and tend to live longer. Here are some tips to get your cat down to a healthy weight: First, you should consult your cat’s vet. Every cat is different, and every breed has their own uniqueness. Your vet can help you get started. The average cat only needs 20-30 calories per pound a day. See what is the calorie count on your cat’s food and h...

5 Low Maintenance Pets – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Lucy Moore

Are you an animal lover with a busy lifestyle? You'd love to have a pet, but, are fearful you don't have the time available to devote to a beloved pet? Although, all creatures deserve to have love, attention and care, some animals don't require as much as others. Here's a list of a few: Budgie Bird Budgie birds are one of the most popular pets after cats and dogs. Th...

Lazy Cat Owner Gift Ideas – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Lucy Moore

It's a myth that all cats just sleep and groom all day. Even the laziest of cats enjoys some bursts of energy to play, hunt, run and jump. And, many cats have even more energy...especially, kittens. They can seemingly play for hours on-end! And, many times, their owners get worn out before their cats expend all their energy. So, whether or not you're a lazy cat owner, or y...

Pet Safe Holiday Plants – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Lucy Moore

Pet Safe Holiday Plants The holidays are here! Before you begin to decorate your home with the traditional holiday plants, make sure you aren’t putting anything up that could potentially harm your pet. Here are some wonderful alternatives to the traditional plant and flower options. Replace Mistletoe with Christmas Cactus! Mistletoe can be fatal for dogs and most mamma...

Eco-Friendly Litter Disposal + Dog Proof Litter Box Setup

Posted on October 3, 2019October 4, 2019 by Lucy Moore

Owning two cats, Midas and Shadow, I've wanted to find an eco-friendly litter removal system. I wanted to eliminate the wasteful practice of going through tons and tons of plastic bags, in the litter removal process. I also wanted a way to keep my dog, Sammy Star, out of my litter boxes. Here is the method I've curated for an eco-friendly litter removal system and dog pr...

Pet Safe Candles – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on August 16, 2019August 16, 2019 by Lucy Moore

I love having candles burning in my home. The soft, flickering light adds so much more interest to an area and ups the cozy factor. However, also sharing my home with my 2 cats and my dog, I have to be very aware of safety issues associated with open flames. I want to make sure my home decor is pet safe. Thus, I've compiled this list of terrific pet safe candles options for...

Safe Plants to Have Around Pets – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Lucy Moore

Safe Plants to Have Around Pets Some pets turn our plants into little snacks. There are several different reasons as to why. It could be they do so to calm an upset stomach, or it could be seen as recreational play when they chew on the plant. Even sometimes if we think we have the plant out of our pets' reach they still find a way to chew on it! Here are some nontoxic plants ...