The Pet Parent Learning Center
Best Vacumms For Pet Hair
No one likes cleaning, or so they say. Especially when after finally finishing a day-long tidy of your house, you look over and, low and behold- pet hair. It’s like a punch in the gut. So, to help you fight the fight against pet hair in your home, we’ve rated
Pet Sitting vs. Boarding: Which Is Better For My Pets?
The fact is you can’t always take your pet with you. Sad but true, there are times when it just isn’t practical. That’s when you have to wrestle with the question of which is better for your pet―boarding or hiring a pet sitter? As a loving pet parent, this can
What To Know Before Gifting A Pet
Roses are red; violets are blue; fill in this blank with any holiday name, is around the corner; what are you going to do? Gift your loved one a pet? Some of us are all too familiar with last-minute panic buying, especially when it’s around a popular holiday like Christmas,
Tips For Introducing A New Puppy Or Dog To Your Home
Bringing your new furry companion home for the first time is incredibly exciting, especially when it’s your first time as a pet parent. In all the excitement, you’ve probably started preparing for their arrival. Maybe you’ve done a little (or a lot) of shopping for toys and other pet supplies,
Tips For Introducing A New Cat Or Kitten To Your Home
Whether you’re bringing home a feisty tabby cat or perhaps adopting a fluffy white kitten, not all cats are the same: they won’t all quickly go from being shy to having the entire household under their front paw. If you’re introducing a new cat or kitten to your home, it’s
Cat Safety Around Your Christmas Tree
Cat Safety Around Your Christmas Tree Pet parents worldwide know all too well the stress of having a curious cat and a Christmas tree under the same roof. For us humans, decorating and hiding presents under a Christmas tree is the most memorable part of the holiday season. However, for
Why Should You Consider Adopting A Senior Pet?
So, you’ve finally decided to adopt a pet. You’ve been looking for months and months, made the Pinterest board, and chosen what color collar they’ll wear (baby blue, of course!). Finally, you’ve gone with the ethical pathway of adoption and have come to a stop at a significant crossroads. Do
5 Ways To Help Your Local Animal Rescue
5 Ways To Help Your Local Animal Rescue Across newspapers and magazines; on the news, radio, and in advertisements; left, right, and center, you’ve probably seen “Donate to Your Local Animal Rescue or Shelter” at least once in your life, but what does that mean? An animal rescue group or
Does Your Pet Have The Back To School Blues?
Does Your Pet Have The Back To School Blues? This year and a half have been challenging, and as the summer comes to an end and we adopt a new way of living, we think we all hoped things would be going back to normal by now. As we move
In-home Euthanasia, Is It Right For Me And My Pets?
In-home Euthanasia, Is It Right For Me And My Pets? Euthanasia is such a scary word. To many, they immediately think of the worst. Euthanasia is the practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering. However, rather than viewing euthanasia as something negative, try to see the
How To Cope With The Loss Of A Pet
Our pets are our everything, and although we know that nothing lasts forever, we wish that weren’t the case for our fur babies. We are our pets’ entire lives, and more often than not, they are a portion of ours. However, that doesn’t make separating from their companionship easier when it’s time they passed on. As people, we are so lucky to have the opportunity to be our pets’ responsible guardians, and having the chance to walk life with them by our side is priceless. So when it is time, how are we meant to cope with the loss of a pet? How can we make it easier?
Are Pets Good For Children?
Most children love animals, and from the moment they can, they will beg their parents for a puppy or a kitten. Pets bring smiles, laughter, and friendship to a child; what could be better than that?