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How to encourage affectionate behavior Have you heard stories of cats who are just as loving as the most affectionate pooch?  It is true, they exist. There are cats who will follow you around, lie down with their head in...

Homemade dried liver will smell up the house for a bit but liver treats are really easy and inexpensive to make and much appreciated in small quantities as very special treats. This is so easy to make, it barely qualifies as...

Before adding the spices and seasonings, put aside some food for your dog. Yes, Fido, Sophie and Max can all smell what we're cooking for dinner tonight.  In fact, we're sure they can smell food all the way from the...

Keep the dark baker's chocolate away from dogs Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine which are methylxanthines and dangerous to your pets in large quantities.  Methylxanthines are mild stimulants and act on the central nervous system, smooth muscle and cardiac muscle. ...

These handy tricks make meal time clean up easy. The good, the bad and the ugly of disposable food dishes. If you are totally swamped for awhile, if you are planning on leaving your pet with a sitter or if...

With a little planning and some training, this can become one of your most enjoyable activities If you enjoy the cafe life, why not share some of it with your dog?  It's nice to find a few cafes and coffee...

Catnip makes many cats crazy but it also makes a soothing and relaxing beverage for humans. I enjoy the scent of catnip and the dried and cut version looks like a grassy herbal tea. Is it worth trying out hot...

Basic Chicken Soup This simple and delicious soup makes an easy base for a week or two of meals for your dogs and cats.  Dogs are easy to please with other types of meat, starches, fruits and vegetables but cats,...

  This most often shows fear and is a sign to back away Piloerection, or the hair standing on end is often seen through the shoulders and down the back of animals.  It is a sign of excitement or arousal...