Making dinner in the kitchen, I must have tripped over my dog at least three times. She was constantly underfoot and in my way. Each time, I did a little off-balance, helter-skelter dance, trying desperately not to step on her little paws. Why? I wondered. Why does my dog block my path? In this article, …
A dog may be man’s best friend, but anyone who has worked from home knows that cats want to be your personal assistant. For some reason, most cats are obsessed with laptops. There are a couple of theories as to why: cats enjoy the warmth that a laptop gives off and they want to get …
Oh, how we love our cats. Their tiny toes, their beautiful coats, and their loving purrs are enough to make a cat lover’s heart melt. While they may not show it as much as a dog, our cats love us just as much as we love them, and the bond we share with them is …
What is an ironic name for a small dog? Well you have to think tough, strong, big, and courageous. By the same token names that are grand, imposing and splendid. Names that are the opposite of what you would associate with being small and puny. Classical Civilization Inspired Classical names from Greek and Roman history …
Dog people want to spend every waking (and sleeping) moment with our dogs. They’re part of our family, see us as their “pack,” and we cherish every minute we get to spend with them. For many of us, this also includes bringing them upstairs with us when we go to bed at night. Sleeping with …
You probably have certain expectations when you pick up your pup at the dog groomers. You expect a clean, well-groomed dog smells good and looks adorable. So much of the time, a dog groomer will add some very charming finishing touches to your dog’s grooming, such as a dash of doggy cologne, a beautiful bow, …
We humans love to shower each other with affection. We hug, kiss, express our feelings verbally, and the list goes on. It only makes sense, then, that we’d show our canine counterparts this same level of affection. After all, they’re family, right? While those words may be true, it turns out that our dogs might …
Turtles make great, low maintenance pets. All they need is a clean tank, food, a basking area, and a little love…and they’ll be happy for life. That said, turtles are by no means boring. They have a few little quirks that’ll definitely keep you entertained as a pet owner. For starters, have you heard the …
Big Dogs are normally associated with being strong, protective, and brawny. However, naming a big dog something completely opposite to what they are is the epitome of irony. Irony is defined as “using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect”. Imagine having a great Dane called “Spud”. An Alsattian named …
Pitbull is actually a term that is used as a nickname for several different breeds. The American Pit Bull Terrier, American Bull Terrier (or American Bully), American Staffordshire Terrier, and Staffordshire Bull Terrier all use the nickname “pitbull”. All these breeds are large dogs with similar builds, with deep chests and wide heads. Due to …
Maybe you have a dog that looks and acts a bit gangster. Maybe you’re obsessed with Narcos and Narcos Mexico, the TV series from Netflix. Whatever floats your boat, you may like some of the names or nicknames to call your dog. Real Life Mexican Gangsters El Chapo: (After the infamous Joaquin Guzman. The ex …
Throughout the process of creation, mother nature has provided many clues for both humans and animals. Certain things aren’t safe for us to eat, touch, or otherwise mess with, and if we pay attention, we can see this pretty clearly. One of the ways this is quite obvious is through the anatomy of certain animals. …
If only your cat could talk, right? That’s what most pet owners secretly wish for. Unfortunately, that’s not possible right now (although, maybe someday in the future!). That said, if your cat really could talk, there are plenty of things I could imagine him saying. Here’s a list of funny things cats would say – …
Everyone loves a cute, fluffy, fuzzy animal. We always seem to gravitate towards those animals which are cute! We love their large heads, large eyes, and small bodies – traits that seem to turn on the switch for just being cute! But not all animals are blessed with good looks. Some animals are so ugly …
Yes, your cat playing fetch is unusual. However, cats playing fetch is not as unusual as you might think. Fetch is usually a game played with a dog. That said, there are instances in which cats will bring back a thrown item like a stuffed mouse or ball. Some pet owners train their cats to …
When our dogs have health issues, we want to do all we can to help them. Of course, that usually means a trip to the vet, and can also include the need for prescription foods to be given. In cases where urinary or gastrointestinal health is concerned, many vets will prescribe Royal Canin diets — …
