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On 4/1/12 the 5th Annual Dog-Gone Easter Egg Hunt will happen at Rainier Vista Park in Lacey. For just $3 per adult (kids under 12 get in free) you can give your canine buddies a fun-filled day with the focus all on them. All proceeds go to two local charities: Feline Friends and Old Dog Haven. Here are . . . → Read More: 5th Annual Dog-Gone Easter Egg Hunt on 4/1/12 A cat who was dear to me died this week. It’s always very hard for me to hear news like this. Jane Ear's death in 2006 broke my heart. There was a stretch of 4 years in which 3 of my own cats died, and during that time I had a lot of ideas of how to . . . → Read More: Peaceful Transitions Nobody knows for certain why dogs roll in stinky (and dead and pooey) things. But many dog lovers know that dogs who roll in yucky stuff seem to enjoy it. Really enjoy it. There are four main theories about why dogs roll in smelly things. None can be scientifically proven as the true cause of this behavior, . . . → Read More: Pretty In Stink: Why Dogs Roll In Stinky Things I’ve cared for quite a few animals who have no (or few) teeth. Through trial and error, I’ve found a handful of treats that work well for dogs and cats who gum their way through life. Bonito flakes are the most popular among my toothless cat pals. In pet supply stores, the brand I see most often . . . → Read More: Fastest Gums In The West: Treats For Toothless Dogs And Cats Pica (pronounced “PIE-kuh”) is the behavior of eating nonfood materials. The most common form of pica in cats is wool sucking. The most common form of pica in dogs is coprophagia. In this post I’ll describe strategies for managing the behavior or putting an end to it, as well as theories about some of the causes of . . . → Read More: Tongue Fu: Why Do Dogs & Cats Chew, Suck On, And Eat Strange Things? |
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Kari provides information for the benefit of animal owners and advocates. The information she shares is not a substitute for a consultation with a veterinarian, and Kari cannot be responsible for how the information presented here may affect individual animals. Copyright © Kari Kells
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