Pets In Peace

  Pets such as dogs and cats are curious animals, and they will go into every room in the house to look for whatever they want. Sometimes they will do things that one can't imagine. Therefore, it is essential to pet-proof your home. Each room will need to be pet-proofed differently due to the things that are in the room, including: Kitchen Use childproof fasteners to keep their paws from open cabinets Keep food out of the pet’s reach. You can wrap it but putting it away is the best option to be sure that snooping pets don’t get tempted Keep the trash can covered Store knives and other sharp utensils away safely Living Room All the lamps, telephones, TVs and other electronics should be out of the pets reach Ensure house plants that might be poisonous for the pet are out of reach Cover the heating and air vents Put sewing and craft equipment out of reach Bedroom Keep laundry and shoes behind closed doors Small items such as buttons should be out of reach to avoid swallowing Keep any ...

Does your puppy hide from strangers when you’re at the park or have guests in your house? Maybe they get scared and bark continuously due to anxiety. This isn’t something to be worried about, as sometimes puppies are frightened when they meet new people. To avoid future disasters, it’s essential to train them to be more people-friendly. Here are seven tips to help your puppy be more comfortable around people: 1.  Give them space When someone visits you, give your puppy space by keeping him away from the stranger. You can also allow them to be in the same room as you but leave the door open to leave whenever they want. Don’t force them to like your guest.   2.  Ask people not to touch them or approach them Tell your guest not to touch or approach your puppy. However, if your puppy wants to be patted, let them be the one making the first move.     3.  Walks   Suppose you are out for a walk, when passing strangers, walk a little fast and pass them.  ...

If you’ve just welcomed a new pet into your family, integrating them into your household and giving them the best possible start in life can be surprisingly challenging. Here we’ll look at how to integrate a new pet with your existing ones. Prep Your Existing Pet For A New Addition The process of integrating a new pet into your life can be confusing, especially if you are considering adding a cat or a dog to your family. It involves giving your current pet time to adjust to the change, explaining the benefits of having the new companion in your home and considering specific maintenance tasks that you can perform before and after the new pet is in your home. A brief checklist to help you integrate the pets     1.  Keep it Calm And Quiet  You need to ensure that everything is peaceful and quiet. This means that you should make sure that your existing pets are well taken care of and are calm.     2.  Make Sure The New Pet Has All It Needs Ensure that your...

  What are the best dogs and cats for children? Whether your child is full of energy and looking for a pet to keep them occupied, or after a gentle and calm animal to relax with, we have provided a list of great family pets for you. Cat Breeds Ragdoll Just like their name, these cats have a habit of collapsing in the arms of the person holding them. Their adorable nature makes them suitable for children, with attractive, large, bright blue eyes you cannot resist. The cats love human companionship and often welcome their humans at the door. They are smart, playful and love to cuddle. American Shorthair The sweet American shorthair is easygoing and calm and is the best pick for children. They are low maintenance and tend to get along with humans well. They tend to live long and healthy lives, making the perfect family companion. Birman Birman cats are also easygoing, gentle, loving, and super curious. These qualities make them perfect for kids. They are sociable and follow humans all...

The Truth about Crossbred Pets You are walking down the street, and you see this beautiful dog. Your mind wanders a little bit, and for a second there, you wonder where you have seen such a dog. You think it looks like a golden retriever, but somehow also like a poodle. To alleviate the confusion, you get to Google to get clarity. Yeah, it is a Goldendoodles, a crossbred of a golden retriever and poodle. Adorable, right? So, what are some truths about crossbred pets that people don’t know? Crossbreds have a Moderate Personality Unlike purebreds that might have high energy and aggression due to their traits, crossbreeds have moderate energy. They are not too aggressive or extreme in any manner, whether they are hunting, chasing or digging. They have a balanced trait and personality. Crossbreds are Healthier This might be shocking due to the defective genes that some crossbreds experience. However, a crossbred has a low risk of experiencing faulty genes that are carried throughout a bree...

  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 ...