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Teach Your Dog to Talk – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Lucy Moore

Can Your Dog Learn to Talk to You? A new study in Scientific Reports found that gifted dogs learn new words after hearing them only 4 times. Wow! They found that more learning took place in social playtime rather than in task-based learning. This means that if you are trying to teach your dog the names of a few of their toys, you'll have better luck if you repeat the toy's nam...

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...

What Is Bloat?

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Lucy Moore

What Is Bloat? Bloat, also called Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV), is a very serious problem that is most common in larger breeds of dogs. It requires immediate medical and surgical intervention. Bloat happens when your buddy's stomach fills with gas, food, or fluid. This can cause it to expand, which will put pressure on other organs. This can affect the blood flow to tho...

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...

Surviving Your Dog’s First Year!

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Lucy Moore

Surviving Your Dog's First Year! Welcoming a new puppy is such an exciting love-filled time! There is nothing quite like a tiny canine furball. However, they are not without their challenges. There will be times when you stop and think: "Was this a mistake?" Relax, most people who get a new puppy have those thoughts now and then, especially when your fur baby chews your favori...

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 ...

What To Do If Your Pet Gets COVID? – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Lucy Moore

What To Do If Your Pet Gets COVID? At the beginning of the COVID pandemic, we were told animals couldn't get COVID. It turns out they can. The good news is very few pets have been infected. There is no evidence that you can get COVID from your pet, leash, collar, or even petting them. Pets are NOT spreading C-19 to humans. If your pet is acting ill and has been exposed to a...

Cat and Dog House Rules – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 by Lucy Moore

Cat and Dog House Rules Before bringing a new pet into your household, it's a great idea to sit down with your family and decide on the "house rules" for the pets and people. If the rules change after you get a pet, it's confusing for your pet and the people in your household. If you have a pet that currently "rules" your home, you can still teach your dog or cat new house rul...

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...

5 Reasons Your Dog Won’t Stop Licking You – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Lucy Moore

5 Reasons Your Dog Won't Stop Licking You There isn't much in this world that tops a kiss from your best friend. Most people attribute licking as a way to show affection; dogs love licking. They lick themselves, lick you, lick other dogs, so is that all about affection, or could there be other reasons for licking? Here are some reasons your dog enjoys licking you. Taste. Yo...

Is CBD Oil Good For Your Pet?

Posted on December 17, 2020January 3, 2021 by Lucy Moore

Is CBD Oil Good For Your Pet? CBD oil is everywhere now, in food, candies, drinks, and by the dropper full. We know people that take it for pain, sleep, or anxiety. However, many people wonder if our pets can benefit from it and if it will help any problems they may have. The answer is maybe. Both cats and dogs, just like humans, respond to cannabidiol, the ingredient in CB...

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...

Pet Health Myths – Debunked!

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Lucy Moore

Pet Health Myths - Debunked! We’ve all heard many old wives' tales before. Some have certainly given us comfort and many even have some truth to them, but when it comes to our pets, we should leave the decision making up to the professionals, not rumors. A cold, wet nose means your pet is healthy. This is not a reliable indicator of your pet's health. Actually, both dogs an...

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...

Are Routines Boring for your Dog?

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Lucy Moore

We are all creatures of habit, and so are your pets. We've all heard before that keeping your dog on a routine helps with behavior and training. When a dog understands the routine (or rhythm) of their household, they are calmer overall. With a routine, your best friend is confident that their primary needs (food, water, exercise, and shelter) are going to be met. Of course, con...

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...

How Long Should a Dog Walk Be?

Posted on September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 by Lucy Moore

We all know that our pets need adequate exercise, but how do you determine how much is enough? To figure out what your pooch needs in the way of activity, you'll have to consider several factors: your dog's age, size, breed, and health. If you have a healthy adult dog, they will need a minimum of 30 - 60 minutes of walking or other activity (chasing a ball, agility, hiking, ...

Crate Training 101 – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on August 14, 2020August 7, 2020 by Lucy Moore

Crate training your pet is widely recommended by dog trainers and veterinarians. Yet many people resist using a crate because they feel confinement is cruel or unfair. These same people happily put their child in a playpen to keep them safe, so why not your dog or cat? If a crate is used correctly - not as punishment - your best friend will be easier to manage, and most pets wi...