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Let’s be honest, 2020 has been an awful year, and thankfully it's on the verge of getting over (thankfully). We all are really looking forward to the next year, and hope it brings everything back to normalcy. And while the year 2020 is about to end, there’s every reason why we should celebrate it with friends and family and even our furry munchkins. In this particular blog, we will be looking at how we can celebrate new years day with your friendly four-legged friends. Suit up, folks! Ways To Celebrate New Years Day With Pets Although even, it's quite the odd year for us all, we can bid 2020 goodbye in the right fashion. Here’s how you can celebrate new year's day with your friendly four-legged pals. #1. Organise A Pet-Friendly Party Parties are always fun, even more so when you include your four-legged munchkins too. So try and organise a pet-friendly home party with tasty food for both the humans and your pets. And since the coronavirus is still in motion, you can s...

There is a huge influx of fleas in the summertime which necessitates the requirement of their effective control before they infest your pet and household. Fleas are pestering and once they get into your life, they tend to bog your pet down with persistent itching, scratching, anemia and tapeworm infections. Though there are effective  flea and tick treatments  like  Frontline Plus ,  Advantage  or  Revolution  available all over the market, some parents like to consider natural alternatives for eliminating these parasites. Well, there are many natural, home-made remedies that can eliminate flea infestations easily without having to put chemicals in your pet’s system. However, for tick and full-blown flea infestations, you may still need to consider preventatives that keep your dog protected for the entire year. Pet parents who are interested in trying the natural ways to eliminate fleas, here are some recommendations from our pet special...

Cats fare well when it comes to the juxtaposition of immunity with dogs, however, they can be certainly victimized by the invasion of viruses and bacteria that impair the immunity of the body. This impairment leads to the development of diseases and weak immune system in cats. Here is a brief description of what exactly happens when a pathogen enters the body, what leads to weak immunity in cats and what symptoms the body manifests when the body loses its vitality and strength to fight with foreign invaders. What Is Weak Immunity in Cats? A weakened immune system is the one which is deficient in white blood cells called phagocytes in the body. These phagocytes are essential to the body’s immune system because they carry out a process called phagocytosis. This involves the destruction of foreign antigens through engulfment and digestion by the white blood cells (WBCs). If the numbers of these cells reduce drastically or they do not function properly, this defense mechanism of...

A new season brings excitement as well as a host of new health issues with it which may affect your pet. In order to keep your furry pal safe, a few precautions can do you and your furry pal a world of good in ensuring protection all year round. Here are tips that will help you to Keep Your Pet Safe During All Seasons Safety Tips for Spring Keep your pet safe during the spring season with these tips. Be watchful of the hazardous spring-time plants. Keep spring cleaning supplies away from your pet as they are highly toxic. Pollen from trees, grass, weeds, etc can cause allergies so keep your pet indoors or refrain from going to grassy places. Safety Tips for Summer Most pets fall sick during the summer season. Here are some tips to shield your mate in summer. Keep your pet hydrated by giving him lots of fluids. Avoid taking them for walks in the hot sun because their paws are sensitive and remember they walk barefoot. Fleas and ticks are in full flow during sum...

You often judge another person by his/her behavior and don’t think about the reason that made him/her behave in that manner. Same can be the case with most of the pet parents, they don't look into the reason because of which their pet is misbehaving rather they get angry and punish their pal. You also might be one of them, who are dealing with the behavioral issues of their furry pal. Although it can be very frustrating when you come home and see your favorite things are chewed or torn off by your dog, if you think logically it can be a sign of your dog’s love and nothing else. Sometimes, it becomes difficult to find out the exact reason for your dog's misbehavior. Therefore, to bring an end to this problem of yours here is the solution. There are many reasons let’s go through them one by one. 1.    Canine Anxiety Anxiety is a problem because of which even humans start behaving in a different manner and dogs are no exception to this. Anxiety can be due to man...

Cats command the attention of onlookers wherever they go with their regal predator-like instincts and self-assurance. This is no surprise considering the lineage they share with majestic creatures like Lions and Tigers. At the same time, they are also coy when they wish to be that makes them irresistible in nature. Cat lovers may nurse a secret desire to buy or adopt a new cat who can be feed and cuddled the whole day.  However, there are certain factors that you need to take into consideration before deciding whether you are capable enough of owning your own cat: Best Guide To Owning A Cat Financial Burden Involved: There is significant expenditure involved in meeting the daily needs of a cat-like providing food, cleaning the litter box, scratching post. One also needs to invest in products like flea and tick treatments , flea collars , sprays, wormers to keep him free from parasites like fleas, worms. A first aid kit is also necessary along with toys to keep him entert...

The summer heat is on and the temperature is rising each day. While you might be enjoying the warm days with your pets, they might also feel the heat more than you do due to their fur-covered bodies. Heatstroke is also a major concern for pets in the summer. In order to help your dog beat the heat, you can feed them will cool treats at regular intervals. Here’s a list of cool treats that will help you beat the heat in summer. •    Doggie Ice Cream Ice creams are the most conventional treats that you can give to your pets. They will always make them feel good and help them relax. Make sure you don’t feed them dairy ice-cream that we have as they can cause them GI upset. They also have too much sugar. Research online and try to make it yourself. You little hard work will really help your pet relax. •    Frozen Kong Stuffing Kong is the best stuffable dog toy that you can give to your pet. If stuffed correctly it can keep your dog busy for hours. ...