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Living Their Best Life - Small Animal Enrichment
When push comes to shove, mental stimulation is what keeps us sane. That is also true for animals of all sizes. Mental stimulation comes from different sources whether that is through nutrition, physical activity, or acting on behaviors of others....

Different Strokes for Different Folks - Small Animal Nutrition
When it comes to small animals, their nutrition is the key to a happy pet. While hay is a big player in the diet of a small critter, the food they are eating is an equally important part. Selecting a...

Say 'hey' to HAY! - Why Small Critters Need Hay In Their Diet
Small animals have a unique diet requirement that can often be missed. That requirement is hay. Hay is the cornerstone of a small animal diet that needs to be available at all times. Hay plays a huge role in keeping...

Anxiety in Animals - How YOU Can Help as an Owner
There are many different reasons that your furry friend may be itching, licking their paws, pacing, panting, and whining. One of the reasons they may be doing one or all of these actions is they may have anxiety. You, as...

Snacking Healthy, with KONG!
October 14th may officially be National Pet Obesity Awareness Day, but our pet's nutrition is important every day of the year. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 59.5% of cats and 55.8% of dogs are classified as overweight...

Where Did You Go? A Brief Synopsis of Dogs and Masks in a post-COVID World.
Just like me, I’m sure everyone is tired of hearing about COVID 19 and just wants it to go away. Unfortunately, it’s here and now many states and/or businesses have mask policies in effect. Whatever your stance on the mask...

Itching for Attention!
We all know our furry friends are always itching for attention, but exactly what kind of attention are they seeking? Have you noticed them biting the base of their tail or licking at their paws? Maybe even excessively scratching to...

Excuse Me While I Cough This Up…
Hack! Spit! Heave! Hairballs! Yuck! As a cat owner that sound is forever engraved into my memory, along with the unfortunate feeling of stepping into a hairball that was left on the carpet just for me to find. Anyone else...