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Indoor vs. outdoor cats
This post was written by Claudia Gale Email: claudia@bittypaws.com The birds are chirping and the weather is warming up, and all your kitties want to do is roll around in the grass and warm their whiskers in the sun. But should they roam free? The indoor vs. outdoor question is hotly debated among cat owners, and there is no universally right answer; it’s up to the owner to decide what is right for their cats. But be aware of the overwhelming evidence, stacked in favour of our indoor companions. Indoor cats tend to live longer lives, have fewer instances of infectious disease, parasites and injuries. The big city also has some very scary predators, including...
Read MoreSaving paws through social media!
This post was written by Evelyn Avila-Palmacci, dog walking/boarding expert from Tail Waggers. Tail Waggers is a dog walking and pet boarding organization, servicing the Aurora and Newmarket area. They promote personalized care for your furry friend, so you can rest easy knowing that your bff is in best possible care when you aren’t around. Check them out at: http://www.tail-waggers.ca Email: evelyn@bittypaws.com On Saturday morning I woke up to news that a Border Collie named Annie had bolted from her caregiver’s front door on Thursday, March 22nd in Newmarket ON (you can read the Facebook post here). The Facebook post said that Annie was last spotted at...
Read MoreAnimals and Hearing
Pets seem to pick up on the faintest sounds. They’ll often hear a guest at the door before the doorbell rings, or a teeny little bug buzzing around the house. But just how well can pets hear? Well, that depends on the animal. Dogs and cats – however domesticated they may be now – having a hunting ancestry. Sound plays a big role in helping them locate prey. Smaller pets – like mice for example – also rely heavily on sound, but they use to escape fierce hunters. Here’s an infographic that shows how well our hearing stack up against other...
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