Laser Light Safety for Pets

Many pets (like their owners) need to lose weight. Laser pointers can offer a fun way for pets to exercise and provide both pets and owners amusement as pets scramble to catch the ever-elusive dot. Although a fun toy, laser lights offer safety tips. It’s...

When Dogs Move In

Combining households can be a stressful event for anyone—who gets what room, what furniture stays, what furniture goes, and how do you keep one tenant from taking over the whole space? Many dog owners have experienced this. Adopt a dog and suddenly there’s a crate in...

Pet-Proof Your Holiday

House guests, elaborate décor, and delicious treats at every turn make the holidays events to prepare for. While we know that the festive tree is not for climbing and the extra treats are just for people, our pets may think differently. Keep you, your family, and your...

Is your Pet Waking you up at the Crack of Dawn?

When your “early bird” is actually a cat or dog that thinks 3 a.m. is a perfect feeding time or that 4 a.m. sounds like a great time for a walk, you need some pet training intervention. Sure, North Carolina’s scenery is pretty in the starlight, but...

Preventing Dog Bites

Can I Pet Her? Preventing Dog BitesOne dog is on each side of Will, walking along quietly, sniffing the grass and watching the birds fly by. All of a sudden, the neighbor girl runs up to say hello to the two cute dogs—how could she not? Both dogs get excited at the...

Pica Cats

Does your cat eat weird stuff? Most felines beg for meat and occasionally other foods like cheese, but is your cat sitting near your chair, begging for puzzle pieces or craft parts? Or gobbling up the paper ball she’s played with? What is up with that?Eating...