Quoted: The Siamese was one of the first recognized breeds of Oriental cats. Siamese cats are believed to hail from Southeast Asia and are said to descend from the sacred temple cats of Siam, which is now known as Thailand. In their ‘home country’ of Thailand, Siamese cats are called ‘Wichien-matt’ which means Moon Diamond. It wasn’t until the 20th century

Quoted: Wouldn’t it be great if you and your pet could help others together? Animal Assisted Therapy is a great way to bond with your pet and bring joy to others in need. It also only requires none to little training. Places like convalescent homes, hospitals, and youth programs are full of people who are in need of love, care, and company. You and your pet

Quoted: If you have a feline companion you’ve probably given him a little toy mouse filled with catnip. No doubt, you’ve watched him go a little crazy rolling around the floor having a good old time with that catnip filled mouse. Catnip certainly has an effect on cats but some pet owners still wonder if it is safe for their feline friends. While there has

Quoted: I am sure everyone's eyes have been glued to the Weather Channel and Gustav. I know all of us here at Big Paw have our paws crossed that our furry friends on the Gulf Coast stay dry and safe. We are especially thinking of our friends at Used Dogs rescue in New Orleans. At last check they were packing up all the dogs for higher grounds and evacuating

Quoted: Pets exhibit behavior that indicates they do grieve as well as humans do when the loss of a loved one occurs. Pets grieve whether the loss is a human companion or another pet in the household. How can you tell if your pet is grieving? There will be noticeable symptoms such as lethargy and loss of appetite. The pet may display behavioral changes such

Quoted: A healthy dog needs a healthy diet. This means that the dog should be receiving food that includes all of the major nutrients in substantial quantities, as well as all of the minor nutrients in a somewhat lesser quantity. Proper nutrition is important to several functions of a dog’s body. It is necessary for the growth of the dog, as well as the

Quoted: Designer dogs have been around for a few years, and so, their numbers are growing. In fact, their popularity is growing as well. People are discovering that designer dogs glean the best traits from both breeds in their parentage, making the crossbreed a better pet in some cases than the purebred. Even the fact that these designer dogs are quite

Quoted: There is a belief that keeping your cat secluded indoors will prevent her from catching diseases or getting worms or other parasites. Sadly, this is not true. Indoor cats may be exposed to organisms carried through the air, just like humans. Open windows and doors allow airflow between the outside world and the indoor environment. This does not mean

Quoted: Dogs require regular nail care, and taking a dog to the veterinarian’s office or a grooming center is not only inconvenient but it’s also expensive and time-consuming. You don’t have to pay to have someone else trim your dog’s nails. All you need are good pair of nail clippers designed especially for dogs, a sturdy nail file, adequate lighting, and