How to Choose Fish for Your Aquarium...

I could call myself “almost and expert” – on what NOT to do with your fish tank! Over the years that I had a tank, I have gone through number of fish and I have to admit that I consider myself my own worst enemy. Explanation? I love Heart Shaped Blood Parrots – and they can be a bit nasty and mean to say the least. They are from the cichlid fish family – you really have to be careful who...

Helpful Pet Tips...

I have a cat and a dog – both of them are getting on in years and just last weekend, we had a family member visiting, who also brought her one years old puppy with her. That reminded me to add some helpful pet tips here – we can all use some help when it comes to out furry friends! 1. How to Prevent Doggy Turf Wars: To ensure that your dog doesn’t feel put out by a visiting new playmate, make sure you...

Teach Your Child to Love Nature...

I believe it is important to teach your child to love and respect the nature – and to start doing that in your child’s early years. Here are a few tips on what you can do, sharing your environmental values with a toddler. Visit parks or woods and show your little one how to be gentle. How not to damage tress or plants or not to leave garbage behind. Tell him about how all creatures have a place in nature...

Have a Healthy Cat...

If you have a cat and you are seeing some unusual behavior, don’t just take it as signs that the cat is getting older. Your friend will be giving you signs when something is not quite right – and reading those signs can make all the difference in the world. I am listing just a few and if you have others or if you have experience that should be shared, please do that! Have a Healthy Cat: Sign: Cat is grooming...

All About Kittens...

Choosing a kitten is an important decision as you will be bringing a new member to the family home. Before deciding on definitely getting a cat, honestly answer the following questions: 1.      How much time do we have to spend with a cat or kitten each day? 2.      Kittens need much more play-time and socialization than adults cats do. Am I willing to clean a cat’s litter box every single day? 3.     ...

Halloween Pet Safety...

Halloween can be full of temptations and danger for pets – and not in the candy and the opened front door. Your pet need to be looked after with extra care during Halloween and here are some tips that will help you avoid a potentially hearth-breaking situation. One thing you want to make sure about is that your dog or cat are wearing ID tags and that the besgt and safest place for them is indoors. Don’t leave...

Top 7 Dog Parenting Tips...

I hear from a lot of people that they either have a problem training their pooch to be the perfect one, or they know someone who’s four-legged friend gets into all kinds of trouble all the time. Personally, I have a lot of respect for Paul Owens, the author of The Dog Whisperer. And he would tell you that the same parenting principles that kept us safe and helped us to learn, grow and shape our behaviors as children...

Finding Your Lost Pet...

Finding Your Lost Pet During the dog days of summer, many of us visit family, travel to the cottage or hike in the wilds – and we often bring family pet along for the fun. Unfortunately, sometimes the family pets take a vacation solo. An indoor cat may slip outside while the screen door is opened or the dog may dash out of the car at stopover. Here are some tried-and-true ways – and some technological ideas...

First Aid for Your Pet...

It is always difficult when your pet gets injured – and when that happens, you should seek the assistance of professional vetenarian. But until you can get your four-legged friend the help it needs, you can do act to lessen their pain and discomfort. Here are a few basic First Aid Tips: Cut or Wound: Symptoms: Broken skin and/or bleeding What to do: Flush with tap or bottled water to clean and apply pressure until...

Our Family Pet Gallery...

Dusan and Kara who live in Northern Ontario have two dogs – Pep and Kes. Both dogs are part huskies – Kes the princess and Pep the good natured one – both equally lovable and fun to be with . They both love nature – love tearing around their property in speeds only sled dogs know. Pep and Kes having a rest on their property Princess Kes Cool Pep So those are my grand-dogs and…. I...