Tip #7,457 Supplement your dog's or cat's diet with Vitamin D during the winter, when they may not get enough of it from sunshine. Read More Pets vitamins pets Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,458 When staying in a pet-friendly hotel with your dog or cat, bring an old sheet or blanket to drape over the furniture. It makes cleanup easy if your pet becomes ill or has an accident. Read More Pets travel pets hotels Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,459 To take great photos of your pets, get down on their level for pictures that are more intimate. Read More Pets photography pet pictures camera Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,456 If your dog gains weight during the cold, winter months, find time to play with him and get him moving more indoors. Pets dog winter Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,452 When you bathe your pet, be sure to put a folded towel in the bottom of the tub so he won't slip and fall. Pets bath Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,453 If you'll be traveling with your pet, consider making a CD of familiar sounds (music, TV programs you listen to, your voice, etc.) and play the CD when your pet has to stay in the hotel room by himself. It will help keep him calm and reassure him. Pets travel Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,448 Make a CD of home sounds such as the TV, conversations, the dishwasher, etc., then play it for your pets when you have to be away. The familiar sounds will soothe them. Pets Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,449 If your dog passes gas excessively, try feeding him using a slow feeding bowl that will slow down his eating. Flatulence is often the result of swallowing air from eating too quickly. Pets Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,450 If your dog farts a lot, try eliminating beans, soybean and dairy products from his diet. These foods cause excess gas in canines. Pets diet Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,451 Older dogs can become disoriented in the dark. Put night lights in every room in the house to help your senior dog orient himself more easily. Pets night dark Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,445 If your pet has passed away, don't grieve alone. Connect to others who will understand via Rainbow Bridge pages and pet lovers' websites. Read More Pets Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,446 Cats can go suddenly blind if they develop high blood pressure. If your cat is moving around less and his eyes are always dilated, he may be losing his vision. See a vet right away. Read More Pets blindness cats pets Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,447 If you find a lost pet who is severely malnourished, take her to see a vet before trying to feed her more than a small handful of food. Too much too fast could lead to more health problems. Pets veterinary Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,443 Always see a doctor if you've been bitten by a cat and the skin is broken. A cat's bite is more likely to become infected than a dog's bite. Wellness dogs cats Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,444 Never offer dog treats to someone else’s pet. You don’t know what kind of diet it is on or whether it has food allergies. You may also trigger protective food behavior. Pets pet feeding pet Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,438 When going to the dog park, keep your dog on leash until they've calmed down and relaxed rather than letting them loose immediately. They will be less likely to over-exhuberantly greet other dogs. Pets Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,439 Never give another dog treats at the dog park until you have permission from the dog's owner. You don't want to give someone's pet a food they might be sensitive or allergic to. Pets Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,433 Neatness counts in a pet proof home. Puppies and kittens are curious about things you might not even notice, like the paperclips strewn over your desk or the magic markers the kids leave out on the coffee table. Ingesting either of these could mean a trip to the veterinarian. Pets puppies kittens Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,435 If you have to give your cat a bath, place a foam pad or a folded towel in the bottom of the tub so that he won't slip or slide. Having traction will make him less apprehensive and give him something to sink his claws into other than you. Pets pet grooming cat bathing cats Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,434 To minimize lost dog or cat toys getting stuck under or behind appliances, use blocks of wood cut to the right size to block the small spaces behind and under appliances. Read More Pets puppies kittens Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send