I read the most depressing statistic today: According to the Ontario SPCA, nearly one-fifth of cats were returned to shelters in Ontario in 2013, post-holiday. Ugh. I found that stat, that nearly one fifth of cats were returned to shelters after the holidays, simply appalling. I've read time and again that experts suggest that a new pet should never be given as a Christmas … [Read more...]
5 Tips from IAMS on How Cats & Dogs CAN Happily Co-Exist
"Fighting like cats and dogs" is a pretty common catch phrase, but it isn't always true. I remember being shocked as a kid when I discovered that my family's cat and my grandparent's dog got along just fine. Cats and dogs can tolerate each other, even grow to be good companions and friends. If you're considering playing both sides of the "Cats are better pets.", "No, dogs … [Read more...]
Treat Your Doggie this Summer at Iams Doggie Cafe
As part of the celebration surrounding the unveiling of their new SO GOOD! dog food, Iams has been putting on some pretty unique events. In June they hosted a Doggie Jam Concert, where hundreds of dogs and pet lovers gathered at Echo Beach in Toronto to enjoyed Canada's first ever concert for dogs. Now Iams is bringing the Iams SO GOOD! Doggie Cafe to cities across … [Read more...]
Helping Your Pets Through the Back to School Blues
Ever think about how hard back to school can be on your family pets? Consider what September brings for them... It's quiet in the house, there's a new schedule to adjust to and the kids aren't around as much. In my experience, pets are often resistant to change. (And by resistant I mean prone to fits of grumpiness and inappropriate peeing). But Iams has a few helpful tips to … [Read more...]
TEMPTATIONS Cat Treats, Kitty Cat Hijack
This is Mr. Mojo. Peacefully resting until he hears the shake-a-shake of TEMPTATIONS treats. I like that TEMPTATIONS contain no artificial flavours and are less then 2 calories a piece. I feel like I can let Mojo have a couple treats a day, without feeling guilty that I'm overfeeding him. My cat is wild about TEMPTATIONS treats. You know that whole shake the bag and your … [Read more...]
Sweet 16 to One Very Special Girl
This post is for my sister who was joking with me today about the fact that the family dog is turning sixteen and "finally becoming a woman". This is Lovey dog, my parent's faithful hound. Tomorrow this girl turns 16. She's a sweet, timid, loving, faithful pet that we've been lucky to have in our lives for such a long time. Happy birthday Lovey girl! … [Read more...]
The Story of my Sainted Cat, and Why I’m Feeding him Iams
Our house is home to one very patient cat. Mojo puts up with two little girls chasing, petting, poking, and hugging him. I often talk to the girls about how they need to be gentle with the cat, and how it's our responsibility to take care of our animal friend. But who am I kidding? I know once I'm out of sight they resume tormenting loving the cat, and somehow he puts up with … [Read more...]