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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...

Dog Paw Injuries – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

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

Dog Paw Injuries Summertime means hiking, swimming, and oodles of outside time. A fun day with your pup can change quickly with a paw injury. Your dog's paw pads are tough, but a paw injury can occur even on a leisurely stroll. These pads are like the soles of your shoes. They cushion the foot, act as shock absorbers for bones and joints, insulate the foot from hot and cold...

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 Dog Lose Weight – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Lucy Moore

How To Help Your Dog Lose Weight A cheat day here and there is okay, but you need to stick to the calorie limit that is appropriate for your dog. You can discuss with your vet what that may be, and what your dog’s goal weight should be. One source of excessive calories is giving your dog your scraps and bits of your food. That and the extra treats should be taken out ...

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...

Winter Exercise Tips for Dogs – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Lucy Moore

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 in without having to go outside. Think of games to play wit...

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...

Things to Consider Before Becoming a Pet Owner

Posted on October 29, 2019October 29, 2019 by Lucy Moore

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 pet owner. FINANCIAL BURDEN: MEDICAL: There are regular...

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...

Best Pets for Small Children – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on September 9, 2019December 20, 2019 by Lucy Moore

Best Pets for Small Children Hamsters Hamsters are a classic and easy first pet. Hamsters are easy to train to use litter and relatively low maintenance. The small breeds of hamsters, especially the females, can be more aggressive. Experts suggest getting the larger breeds if they are meant to be pets for children. Hamsters should also be kept in a roomy cage with tunnels a...

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...

Basic Hedgehog Care – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Lucy Moore

There are 17 different species of hedgehogs which can be found in the wild in Europe, Africa, Asia, and New Zealand. Hedgehogs are also omnivorous predators by nature with a lifespan of around 5 years. The most common way most of us know of hedgehogs are as lovable and unique pets. Once you bring your new pet hedgehog home, you will want to stick to an insectivorous diet...

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 ...

How to Make Your Move Less Stressful on Your Dog

Posted on June 27, 2019August 13, 2019 by John Doe

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 dog to the mix, it can be complete chaos. However, there are a few ways to prepare your pup for the move and keep yo...

Make Sure Your Dog’s Food Has These 3 Things

Posted on June 11, 2019June 13, 2019 by John Doe

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 study it and make sure that it contains the following three things: A Good Bl...

Basic Goldfish Care – Tips From Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Lucy Moore

Basic Goldfish Care Goldfish make for good starter pets as they are inexpensive, available, and easy (once you have everything set up) to take care of. With over a hundred different species, there is a wide variety of goldfish. Common goldfish are one of the largest species as they can grow up to 18 inches in length. For one Common goldfish it is suggested to have a 40-gallon...

Hamster Care – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 by Lucy Moore

Hamsters are low maintenance in comparison to other pets, but it's imperative that the needs that they have are met. Hamsters are inexpensive and not as time consuming to care for as other pets and are social once you are able to get them acclimated to you. One of the first things you'll need to care for your hamster is a large cage with plenty of room for them to run around...

Why Is My Dog Chewing on the Sofa?

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Lucy Moore

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. Another issue with this is the fact that we get home after the destruction takes place, and most of us...