Natural Pet Blog

Bird Flu and Your Pets: What You Need to Know

The recent news about bird flu affecting dairy herds and causing some human infections has understandably raised concerns. While experts emphasize that the risk to the general public remains low, i...

Pets can improve our brain health as we age

Dogs, cats, and other pets are a great source of social and emotional support. And now there is proof that pets can even help our brain health as we age! A new study found that having a pet reduced...

Cat contraception in a shot

Researchers have announced a new and effective method of long-lasting contraception for female cats. It doesn’t require surgery or pills and works with just a single shot. This breakthrough could b...

Celebrate National Pet Fire Safety Day by protecting your pet!

July 15th is National Pet Fire Safety Day! Take a moment today to be sure you are doing everything you can to protect your pet if there is a house fire. Learn the steps you can take to keep your pe...

How often should you wash your pet's bed?

I couldn't pass up a quiz asking how often you should clean common items in your house. I was not doing very well guessing the answers (who knew you had to clean out your dishwasher?). Then I got t...

How to avoid losing your pet

Here are the six things to do to avoid losing your pet this summer: Identification, Using a Leash, Training to "come", Security of your yard, Travel Preparation, and Monitoring Behavior and Location.

Why dogs and cats eat grass

Eating grass is very common in both dogs and cats as well as their wild relatives. It may be an adaptive behavior to reduce internal parasites.

What in the world is my pet doing?

You can learn what your dog or cat really mean through their vocalizations and body language.

Amazing animal stories: "Guide Cat" for blind dog

Cat helps guide a dog that became blind.