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Got A Problem With Cats on Counters?

by Kathy T.

This has never been a problem for me personally. My cats will scratch holes in the walls/carpet, launch themselves at blinds, and get stuck up on bookshelves, but they’ve never had any interest in being on kitchen counters. Yay me, I guess? But, one of my best friends does not have it so easy. He has to lay out plastic grocery bags on his kitchen chairs, table, and yes, counters, to keep his cats off. If you have the same problem, check out this post by Tess Wilson at Apartment Therapy for tips:

-Use cookie sheets or aluminum foil on counter edges. It will make your cat jump to the floor, and create an unpleasant sound (kind of like the plastic bag idea)

-Or, use sandpaper or tape/ something sticky. Your cat will hate the feel under her paws.

-Pull down blinds so cats can’t bask on counters in the sun, block their view of the birdfeeder

-Spray a peppermint solution to deter your cat.

Photo Credit: Lori L. Stalteri 

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Friday Fun Video: Ticklish Little Meercat

by Kathy T.

Pretty cute for a rodent 🙂

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How To Feed A Pill To Your Dog

by Kathy T.

One of my dogs, Libby, literally wolfs down her dinner every night. She has a huge plate and usually finished within a minute. We actually have to stand over and watch her to make sure she doesn’t steal Cocoa’s (little dog’s) food after she’s done. Needless to say, we’ve never had any trouble giving her pills when needed. We just kinda throw it in the wet food and it’s never heard from again. Cocoa, however, is a little more difficult. She eats very slowly and is pretty picky. To give her a pill, we usually disguise it in her favorite treat (CHEESE) and she eats it right up. However, if your dog is even pickier (or more likely, smarter), you might find this article by The Dogington Post helpful. It has a step-by-step photo guide to getting a pill in your dog’s mouth safely. Check it out here! Remember, you can also always ask your veterinarian for help, or for a liquid version of your dog’s medication.

Photo Credit: e-Magine Art

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Friday Fun Video: Goat and a Yoga Ball

by Kathy T.

I’ve been doing yoga all wrong 🙂

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Things Your Dog Knows About You

by Kathy T.

How many times have you been sick, or, hurt, or depressed and your dog has just known? He’ll come up and snuggle with you right when you need it. Well, chances are, it’s not just a coincidence. Dogs are fairly perceptive, and can pick up on your feelings easily. It’s not because of some kind of hokey spiritual connection you think you share, either. It’s science! Check out this post by Katie Finlay at the I Love Dogs Site for what dogs can sense about their owners:

-Your mood

-When you’re not paying attention (and they know they can get away with something)

-Inequality- neglected dogs will stop offering positive behavior, and will ignore owners altogether.

-When you’re sick- dogs may even be able to smell cancer cells!

How amazing is that?

Photo Credit: Jon-Eric Melsaeter 

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Dog Hacks

by Kathy T.

I’m a huge fan of any kind of life hacking article. That’s why I was really excited when I recently stumbled across this post by tin2x at Hackplify (literally, using StumbleUpon) and I thought it was so cool! Here are tons of tips and tricks you may never have thought of for living with a dog. Isn’t the Internet a magical place?

-Use a squeegee to get that hard-to-remove dog hair out of your carpets.

-If you dog pees on the carpet, use baking soda to remove the stain and stench.

-Use a carabiner to secure your dogs leash when wrapping it around a tree, pole, or post.

Photo Credit: Sol Y Luna Familia

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Friday Fun Video: Hand Stand Dog

by Kathy T.

Funny and a little bit freaky 🙂

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Wordless Wednesday: Cat Paw = Teddy Bear!

by Kathy T.

Photo from Distractify 

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Ultimate Dog Breed Guide

by Kathy T.

Personally, I don’t care much about what breed a dog is when it comes to getting one for a pet. I think all dogs are adorable, and it really depends on how they act around me instead. Both of my dogs are mixes and mutts, and I wouldn’t have them any other way 🙂 I also think that looking for certain breeds only promotes unsafe breeding practices and puppy mills. However, I will admit that I do find certain breeds to be super adorable: I love huskies, shiba inus, and corgis the most. If you’re curious about dog breeds, or just want to find out which one most closely resembles your pooch, check out this post by Lovable-Friends for a photo guide to over 50 breeds!

Photo Credit: Tony Alter 

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Friday Fun Video: Cats Are Still Jerks

by Kathy T.

I especially enjoyed the epic pirate music.

PS, as a bonus, here is my favorite “cat knocking thing over” video of all time:

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