I am being compensated by Sergeant’s for my participation in this campaign through the Mom It Forward Blogger Network. Our cat is wild. I am not joking. She runs around the house jumping on curtains, scaling my television, and trying to get to the highest point in the house. If we have the windows open, she is even worse. This cat is crazy! ...
Pets
Mittens – My Rescue Story and Forever Home
I do this with all of my rescue animals. I let them tell their story from their perspective. For Mittens, today -- I thought I would let her tell you her story of how she came to be rescued by my daughter and how she found her forever home. ...
Celebrating Your Pet’s Birthday
MEOW -- Mittens here to share with you about how my mom and grandma through the best birthday party for me and my pal Tucker! We had a great time with pupcakes, tuna cakes and more. If you are celebrating your pet's birthday, these tips might come in handy for you. ...
Mittens is Taking Over the Blog This Week to Help Celebrate Nutrish For Cats #NutrishforCats
I am an ambassador for Nutrish for Cats and am being compensated for my time in sharing with you about this amazing and wonderful cat food. All opinions are 100% mine. Last year when I went to the Type A parent conference, I met some of the folks who work with the Nutrish brand pet food. Before I met them, I had only read about the product, but after meeting them, I really fell in love with ...
My Recipe for Moments – When Life Knocks Me Down, This Guy Is Here to Love Me #recipeformoments
“This post is sponsored by Nature’s Recipe® on behalf of the BlogPaws Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Nature’s Recipe for Moments on behalf of Nature’s Recipe, but I only share information I feel is relevant to my readers. Nature’s Recipe is not responsible for the content of this article.” Today started off like any other Monday -- whatever could go ...
How second-hand smoking affects pets
Smokers know that their habit may lead to dangerous consequences. They also realize potential harm to people around them who involuntarily become passive smokers. But how many of them understand that their pets may also suffer the negative effects of tobacco smoke? ...
DIY Milk-Bone Puppy Valentine Basket #SayitWithMilkbone #MilkboneLove
This post is sponsored by Milk-Bone on behalf of the BlogPaws Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about The Say It with Milk-Bone Campaign, but I only share information I feel is relevant to my readers. Milk-Bone is not responsible for the content of this article. I love spoiling my dog. He is my very best friend in the world. People tell me that I treat him like ...
Rachael Ray Announces Nutrish For Cats
I have been sitting on this information since September, when I had lunch with the Nutrish folks at the Type-A conference. Now -- I can finally tell you since Rachael let the cat out of the bag! -- Now you can get Nutrish for Cats. Our kitty is super pumped and cannot wait to try it! ...
Calming Benefits of Traveling with an ESA
Fear is a normal response to a potentially dangerous situation, e.g. coming face-to-face with a lion! The fight-or-flight reaction that you experience can help to keep you alive. Yet, when a fear of something that poses very little threat becomes so debilitating that it affects your daily life, it is called a phobia. ...
How to Keep Your Pet Safe During the Holidays
Tucker is my little baby. If you have read my blog for any length of time here, you know that. He has been with us now for 7 years, and I want him to stay around for at least 7 more! With the holidays quickly approaching, I was reminded of a scare we had last Thanksgiving and Christmas that made me want to remind you of how to keep your pet safe during the holidays. ...
My Fur Babies are Ready for Halloween – Thanks to PetSmart
I received complimentary costumes from PetSmart in exchange for this post. No other compensation was received. All opinions listed are my own. Halloween is Thursday, and every single year, I dress up my little T-Tuck so that he can participate in the fun and festivities. One year he went as Batman, another year, he went as a mummy, then another he went as a pumpkin. Those costumes were great, ...
3 Things That You Can Do To Keep Your Pet Healthy and Happy
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Vectra flea & tick control for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. It is absolutely no secret how much I love my little Tucker man! He is the light of my life and pretty much is my third child. ...
The Most Adorable Chihuahua Ever
This little boy has had my heart since day one. He is the sweetest little Chihuahua and never ever leaves my side. ...
How to Keep Your Pet Safe This Halloween
Tucker gets decked out every Halloween, every Christmas, every holiday -- he has an outfit that he wears. Earlier this year, we found him a pumpkin costume at a yard sale for a dime! Yay me for a big score! Since we are talking Halloween costumes today, I thought I would share my tips with you on how to keep your pet safe this Halloween. ...
What You Need to Know about Emotional Support Animals (ESA’s)
Emotional Support Animals (ESA’s) are animals that offer companionship to individuals with disabilities. Dogs are the most common emotional support animals but cats and other animals have also been used for emotional support. ...
The Pet Effect: How Our Pets Help Alleviate Depression and Anxiety
Are you looking for relief from depression, anxiety, and the stresses of your daily life? Then think about adopting a pet, and if you need some guidance or a place to look for one, think about checking out https://www.certapet.com/emotional-support-animal/. ...
Preparing for Puppy: How to Get Your Home Puppy-Ready
The phrase “man’s best friend” takes on a whole new meaning when you find out that this year alone, U.S. pet parents are going to spend $60 billion on their furry and four-legged friends. This clearly shows that pets aren’t just companions for many, they are another member of their family. ...
The Benefits of Raising Your Kids Around Pets
When it comes to raising their kids surrounded by pets, many parents tend to have second thoughts because they worry about their kids’ safety. The fact that kids are sensible and pets might bring dirt and bacteria inside the house makes them doubt whether it is safe or not for their kids to grow up in the same place as the pets. ...
Your Beloved Dog Is More Important To Your Life Than You Think
The relationship between humans and their dogs is an incredibly beautiful connection. Dogs have existed for ages, and have gained the name of a man’s best friend for good reasons. Dogs ownership dates back to ancient times through paintings and ancient artifacts. ...
Tips for Choosing the Best Puppy for Your Kids
Choosing a puppy is a big moment because you need to get it right. You will not just be adding a puppy to your home; you will be choosing a furry friend who will be with you for the next 10-15 years. ...
5 Tips to Accessorizing Your Pet
Are you on the lookout for a lovely gift for your best four-legged friend and not sure what to get or where? If you need bright ideas on what to get for your furry pets, check online for stores specializing in pet accessories for your favorite cats or dogs. ...
How to Deal With Your Dog’s Bad Breath
As much as your dog might be cute and borderline irresistible, no one would love to play with it if it has bad breath. Other than the olfactory discomfort that having a dog with bad breath comes tied to, halitosis (bad breath) is often a sign that your dog is having health issues. In fact, four in every five dogs above the age of three have experienced some level of periodontal disease, according ...
5 Tips to Traveling With Pets
People loving their pets is nothing new but nowadays, we want constant company from our little companions. For the most part, this a great thing because it means people love and take good care of their pets. They are often even considered part of the family. ...
Homemade Dog Shampoo
This fun idea for homemade dog shampoo came out of a day and time when I worked for Econobusters. Hope you enjoy it! Working for Econobusters has really opened my eyes to the wonderful world of frugality. I really thought I was frugal before I went to work for them, but man was I wrong! ...
5 Tips to Getting Your Pet to Use the Pool
Temperatures can get very high during summer and the hot weather can really irritate your dog. Although dogs don’t express themselves like humans, they also need to cool their bodies just like humans when the sun gets so hot in summer. Since dogs are not natural swimmers, it’s not a good idea to make them use the swimming pools that are reserved for humans. ...