Pets In Peace

  It can be so traumatising to realise that your pet is missing. You are not supposed to relax hoping that it will come back. You should start looking for it immediately by letting your neighbours know about it and searching for it around your neighbourhood area. Ask the neighbours if they have seen your cat or dog. Call out the pet’s name while checking around.  You can do this at night when it’s quiet. It could be trapped somewhere in the compound. Use a flashlight to search small places where pets hide. Check under parked vehicles, inside drains or sheds. Make visits to animal shelters around where animal control officers take the stray pets. Not just for one day, make several visits after two or three days, and file a lost report with every shelter around your home. Ask to see shelters lost and found records. It’s also advisable to notify the police because there could also be a chance that your pet was stolen because they also take in lost pets when the animal shelters an...

  Chocolate is a treat that most human beings enjoy eating. This delicious treat however, is surprisingly poisonous for dogs. You might have seen a dog eating chocolate without having any side effects, but this treat can be harmful to their wellbeing. As a dog owner, it is crucial always to keep chocolate away from your dog. We are going to explain why it is harmful to feed your dog chocolate. When you hear someone saying it is unsafe to feed your dog chocolate, you might think it is because of pet allergies, but this is not the case. The main reason why chocolate is bad for the dog is that it is poisonous. Poisonous? How can chocolate be poisonous, you may ask. Chocolate contains a component known as theobromine, which is a bitter alkaloid compound. This compound can be found in caffeine, and they help human beings to stay alert. Theobromine in the dog’s immune system is unhealthy, and it must be prevented at all cost. The human immune system can easily digest theobromine, but it ...

    There are several types of pet aftercare services . These services are useful to help pet owners deal with pet loss. These services also provide emotional support during the tough time of pet loss. Some of the most common pet aftercare services include cremation, burial services, pet exhumation, pet euthanasia and many more.   If you are looking for the services your main concern will be the cost of pet aftercare services.   For most people, pets are dear to them and therefore they do not hesitate to spend money on pet aftercare services. To some, the budget can something that they need to consider when choosing pet aftercare services.   It is important to realise that several factors contribute to the overall cost of pet aftercare services. Some of these factors include; 1. Type of Service You Choose Different pet aftercare services are charged differently. The charges for cremation service will be different from those of burial, euthanasia and exhumation....

Deciding on euthanasing your pet is not a simple decision to make. As a pet owner, one of the saddest and hardest days of our lives is when we must bid farewell to our beloved pet. Pets live for a good part of our lives but the sad thing is that they cannot be part of us forever. Whether your beloved pet is injured, sick, in pain or getting old you will need to make this tough decision of euthanising and letting it go. This decision is hard because most of the time it leads to guilt. Most people ask themselves if they did the right things, or if it was too soon to euthanise their pets. If you are in a similar situation, it is important to realise that these are normal feelings. Just know that you have done nothing wrong. This article will provide tips to help you cope with having to put your pet down. Coping With Euthanising your Pet The most important thing to note is that when you put your pet to sleep it will not suffer. Euthanasia is painless for animals and it is more like dri...

There are several healthy habits that you can teach your pet. These habits will improve the well-being of your pet and prolong its life.  These habits are not very complicated and do not take a lot of time but they provide immense benefits to your pet and you as well. These include; 1. Playing Everyday Playing is very important for both you and your pet. Teach your pet to play every day to improve its well-being. You can start small by conducting a walk every day. The recommended walk time for dogs is about 30 minutes.  2. Maintaining Hygiene Proper hygiene is important for your pet. It is important to teach your pet about good hygiene. You can do this by setting a regular bathing schedule for your pet. This also involves maintaining general hygiene on everything related to your pet.  3. Getting Enough Sleep Sleep is very important for your pet. It is good to teach your pet how to sleep and sleep well. Make it a habit for your pet to sleep well without getting interrupted...

Pets understand circumstances more than we give them credit for. For instance, dogs grieve when a companion dies or is absent for an extended period. During such circumstances, it is important to monitor your dog's behaviour as intense grief can cause illnesses or even death. Here are some signs that show your pet is grieved or is yet to recover from the loss of a bonded friend. Loss of Appetite Know your dog's eating habits. Little to no appetite is a sign of grief in a dog. If this situation goes on unchecked, he will experience massive weight loss. At such points, you should give your dog more attention; if his appetite does not get better; take him to your vet for checkups and to verify another medical condition is not causing the loss of appetite and weight loss. Lack of energy and Depression You may not be able to determine whether or not your dog is depressed, but if they seem unlike their usual self or lethargic and unwilling to participate in his normal activities or r...

One of the first things you will do as a pet owner is to give your pet a name. There are many avenues to go down and it can be a fun, yet tough, task. If you have spent ages thinking of a name for your pet, here are some suggestions for you, to make the experience a bit easier. ●Choose a famous name. This could be the name of a famous person you like, o     even maybe a famous historical pet name.   ●Keep it short. A short name makes it easier for you and your family to remember. If forgetting is a problem, definitely pick a short name.  ●Get an idea from pop culture icons. You could look at pop culture and find a name you will love. It could be from a movie you have watched, or from the characters in a TV show or book.   ●Get inspired by your life: Life generally can inspire you in choosing a name for your pet. This can be from comic books you have read, from your favourite foods and colours, from your child's favourite subject in school. It coul...