Tip Of The Month...

Never let your small breed jump off furniture.

This habit can lead to broken bones and joint problems.

It they must be on the furniture, consider purchasing stairs or a ramp for easy,

safe access.

Top 10 Dog Beaches

Del Mar Dog Beach, Del Mar California

Double Bluff Beach, Whidbey Island, Freeland, Washington

Fort De Soto Park - St Petersburg, Florida

Jekyll Island Beach - Jekyll Island , Georgia

Montrose Dog Beach - Chicago, Illinois

Rosie's Dog Beach - Long Beach California

Topsail Beach - North Carolina

Nags Head Beach - Nags Head, North Carolina

Warren Dunes State Park - Sawyer, Michigan

Wildwood Dog Beach - Wildwood, New Jersey 

Don't Steal Your Dog's Sunshine

Take these measures to help ensure your pet enjoys the summer fun without a trip to the vet.

Prevent overheating, let your dog rest inside or in the shade.  Hydrate, make sure your friend has access to fresh water.  Stop stress, give your dog a breaks from a busy party.

Protect their feet from the hot pavement.

Share your plain hot dog only if you know your dog can have a few bites without getting sick and is not prone to pancreatitis.  No Matter what moderation is the key.  

Do not walk your dog on black pavement on a very hot day.

Do not feed greasy table food like chips and pizza.  Or leave the grill unattended. 

Summer Time At Stinky's Kittens & Doggies Too

Every Cat Needs Entertainment..

 Cats are curious creatures that love to run, climb, hunt and play.

Providing entertainment and activities for your cat keeps them healthier

and helps reduce unwanted behavior. 

Indoor cats live longer healthier lives but van develop undesirable habits if not given enough exercise and mental stimulation. 

Some undesirable behaviors and medical conditions that can develop from lack of stimulation include scratching inappropriate places, chewing, peeing outside the litter box, aggression and obesity.

Cat toys especially ones with bells, feather, furor pom poms can provide hours of entertainment and some exercise for your kitty. 

Toys to encourage your cat's natural instinct to hunt are also available.

These toys can be filled with a treat or cat food and can be hidden in the house . 

You can also train your cat to chase laser pointers.  Whether your kitty spends most of its time sleeping or begging you to play, providing entertainment for your cat is important for its mental a nd physical health.  

Easter Pets May Not Hold Interest For Long..

Eggs, chocolate and toys are fine fillers for Easter baskets. But when the holidays comes live bunnies and chicks should not be gifts for small children.

Owning a pet is a long term commitment and adoption should for a lifetime.

Rabbits are not particularly cuddly pets, like children are thinking. 

   Allergies are a concern too. 

   Children under the age of 5 really should not be handling or touching chicks

   or ducklings or other live poultry. 

  

  Rabbits cost more to keep than cats or guniea pigs, rabbits are the third most

  frequently surrounded animal at shelters and the third most euthanized.

  Rabbits can live up to 14 years and need regular specialized veterinary care.

  Children will lose interest after only a few weeks.

  Instead of giving a live animal, parents can consider giving a plush bunnies, books

  about animals or chocolate rabbits.

  It is very important to understand the commitment that you are making.  And to

  take precautions.

How To Improve Your Cat's Happiness

Cat Spaces, it is in the climb.  Cat's naturally desire high places they can reach by climbing, as vertical spaces, facilitates adventure as well as safety and security. 

Your cat's opinion of its environment can be elevated by facilitating this

vertical space via cat trees, as well as by implementing creative shelf and furniture arrangements.  Older cats that enjoy having the sun warm their bones may appreciate a sturdy, soft perch to nap on by a window.

Providing these spaces expands both the physical environment for your cat and their overall happiness and sense of security.  Cats without this type if climbing enrichment may go ahead and create their own by jumping on the kitchen tables and counters.  It is important to realize that this is not just acting out and it is a natural instinct that absolutely needs a healthy outlet.  Tree furniture usually also has bark or carpet material for your cat to scratch up.  Another must have as an outlet to express their normal behavior.