by Healthy Paws | Mar 1, 2017 | Behavior, Cat Care, General Care
Watching a cat play can be very cute and fun. Our feline friends are definitely quite frisky! Fluffy’s idea of play doesn’t always sync up with ours, however. Cats are predators, and play fighting stimulates their natural hunting instincts. This often translates into...
by Healthy Paws | Oct 29, 2016 | Behavior, Dog Care, Frequently Asked Questions
You get home from work or shopping to find your house in shambles and want to stop the problem? Why is your dog destructive when you’re gone? Destructive behavior can have many causes including boredom, medical conditions, lack of exercise, and actual separation...
by Healthy Paws | Feb 27, 2016 | Adoptions, Behavior, Cat Care, Frequently Asked Questions, General Care, General Health
Odds are, if you have ever had a cat, you know the noise of the “scritch-scratch” of kitty claws. (Our kitten’s name is “Kitty Claus!”) No one wants to have their grandmother’s rocker or the new carpet shredded by Kitty Kruger. What can pet owners do? Let’s talk...
by Healthy Paws | Jan 24, 2016 | Behavior, Cat Care, Dog Care, Frequently Asked Questions, General Care, General Health, Illness & Disease
Why does my pet shake her head and scratch her ears? The most common cause of head shaking is otitis – inflammation of the ear. Otitis can be due to infection, irritants, foreign objects, or allergic conditions. Not a “normal” behavior, shaking is an indicator that...
by Healthy Paws | Mar 18, 2014 | Behavior, Dog Care, General Care, General Health
Puppy visits can be overwhelming – so much joy, nervousness, and INFORMATION!!!! This is a time to learn how to develop your relationship with your pup or new dog and how to keep your pooch healthy and happy for years to come. But, then you get home, and – what was...
