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, […]
Are You Wasting Your Money At The Vet? Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
Are You Wasting Your Money At The Vet? We all know veterinary care is expensive but did you know that you may be sabotaging your vet visits? Here are some tips to get the most from your veterinary visits. Number one tip is don’t make your appointment on a Monday or Friday if you can help it; those are […]
Do I Need To Groom My Cat Daily? Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
Do I Need To Groom My Cat Daily? You’re thinking… “huh, my cat grooms herself all day long, why does she need to be brushed?” That’s a good question, and we’ve got a great answer! If your feline is long-haired, you should brush her at least a few times a week. If you have a short-haired kitty, […]
Why Does My Pet Smell? Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
P.U. – Why Does My Pet Smell? Most of us love to snuggle with our pets, but once in a while, we’ll lean in for a kiss – and YUCK! What is that smell!? If you find yourself avoiding your pet, read on! Actually, there are many reasons your pet may smell bad. We’ll start with […]
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 […]
Help! My Cat is Scratching the Furniture!
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 […]
5 Low Maintenance Pets – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
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 […]
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 […]
Eco-Friendly Litter Disposal + Dog Proof Litter Box Setup
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 […]
Best Pets for Small Children – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
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 […]
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 […]
Basic Hedgehog Care – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
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 […]
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 […]
Basic Goldfish Care – Tips From Lucy’s Pet Care
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 […]
Hamster Care – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care
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 […]