Poopy Bags – Green Or Not?
Poopy Bags – Green Or Not? Most of us understand that we need to pick up after our pooches and poopy bags make the task more convenient when we are out and about. But are poopy bags ecologically sound? Ask Kermit the Frog – it’s not easy being green. Many waste bags are made from plastic, […]
Things Humans Do That Annoy Our Pets!
Things Humans Do That Annoy Our Pets! We love our pets so much it’s painful to think that we may be aggravating them without realizing it. As much as they love us, even our best friends have limits. Go over this list and see if you may have inadvertently antagonized your best friend (don’t worry, […]
Test Your Pet Knowledge With a Quiz!
Test Your Pet Knowledge With a Quiz! Who has more varied vocalizations, dogs or cats? If you guessed dogs, you’re totally and completely wrong! Cats have up to 100 vocal sounds. Dogs, on the other hand, have about 10! Who received more mail, President Clinton or his cat Socks? Ok, this one was easy, of course, it […]
What Does Your Dog’s Growling Mean?
What Does Your Dog’s Growling Mean? Grrrrrrrr… often when a dog growls, it’s a warning – time for you to step back and assess the situation. Growling can happen for a variety of reasons: when a dog is afraid, in pain, or needs you to back away from its territory or possessions. However, many dogs […]
Winter Exercise Tips for Dogs – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
Winter Exercise Tips For Dogs! Even though the weather outside is frightful, your doggy friends still need to get their daily exercise. Not only is it important for their physical and mental health, but it is an important part of the relationship between you and your pup. Here are some ways to get those exercises […]
Pet Safe Holiday Plants – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
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 […]
Things to Consider Before Becoming a Pet Owner
Owning a pet is an extremely rewarding experience. Pets bring so much love, joy, laughter and enrichment to our lives. However, there are many downsides to pet ownership of which you should be aware, before becoming a pet owner. It’s not all sunshine and roses. Here are a few things to consider before becoming a […]
BEST DOG BREEDS FOR APARTMENT LIVING
Best Dog Breeds for Apartment Living Dogs are the most popular furry friend for people regardless where they live. Some dogs will thrive and be happy in an apartment sized castle, but some dogs need larger spaces in order to be happy and healthy. Of course, the general size of the dog is taken […]
Pet Safe Candles – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
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 […]
Safe Plants to Have Around Pets – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
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 […]
How to Make Your Move Less Stressful on Your Dog
When moving to a new home, there are quite a few things to think about. For one, you may have to sell your existing home or find a tenant for it. The house has to be ready to show. There are loads of things to pack and possible repairs to consider. When you add a […]
Make Sure Your Dog’s Food Has These 3 Things
There are more brands of dog food that you can probably care to count to accumulate throughout our supermarkets. When choosing, you may wonder if it’s best to go for the most affordable, the kind that you see promoted most often, or the kind that just has the best packaging. In actuality, you need to […]
3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Get A Dog – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
Dogs can add so much pleasure to our lives! And, puppies are sooooo cute! But, dogs aren’t always the best choice of pet for everyone. Here are some reasons why you shouldn’t get a dog. You Want Protection Dogs can be very protective of their owners. And, can be a great warning system of approaching […]
Best Amazon Pet Toys for Your Dog and Cat – Recommendations from Lucy’s Pet Care
If you have a pets, you know you’re always looking for a fun, exciting, new way to keep them entertained. And, if you’re like me, Amazon is an go-to for easy, affordable shopping option for pet toys. Being a parent to a dog and 3 cats, I’ve purchased my fair share of pet toys! Below, […]
Why Is My Dog Chewing on the Sofa?
Why Is My Dog Chewing on the Sofa? How many of us have arrived home eagerly to see our dog only to find a disaster waiting for us? Often, we may wonder why our dogs betray us in this manner. Whenever dogs act out in this manner, they are trying to communicate something to us. […]
Benefits of Pets for Health and Recovery
We’re big fans of pets here at Lucy’s Pet Care. We all know how much we can help out pets and animals in our community. But do we always realize and recognize how much they can help us? Pets offer great healing and service benefits to people who need a helping hand because of sickness, […]
Pet Insurance Pros and Cons – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
Animal medicine has seen some significant improvements within the past 10 years. These advancements come with a higher cost to pet owners. This has resulted in a higher cost for pet insurance. Less than 1% of pets are insured in America. Knowing the pros and cons of pet insurance can help you decide if insuring your pet is right for […]
3 Secrets To Getting the Most From Your Pet Sitter
Let’s be real…hiring a professional pet sitter is an expense. And, it can add-up when you need pet care over several days/weeks. So, you’ll want to maximize the value you get from every pet visit. Here are my insider’s 3 Secrets to getting the most from your pet sitter. CHOOSE THE RIGHT LENGTH OF TIME […]
Safe Game Day Snacks To Share With Your Dog – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
It’s Football Season! And, we don’t like to leave our furry family members on the bench! Whether you’re tailgating at the game or watching at home, you can easily include your furry friend in the Football Foods Fun. Here is a list of Top Scoring safe Game Day snacks to share with your dog. FRUIT […]
Things Your Dog Shouldn’t Eat (And What To Do If They Do)
The dog may be the four-legged kid in the family, and it is tempting to slip him a treat from the dinner table now and then. However, there are some things that a dog shouldn’t eat. Foods that are perfectly good for humans can be poisonous for dogs, sometimes fatally so. Here is a list […]