Keeping our felines happy, healthy, and entertained is a full-time job. While cats are sleeping most of the day away, they still need enrichment throughout to provide mental and physical stimulation which reduces boredom, stress, and the dreaded destructive behavior. Playing with your cat by providing these toys helps build trust between you two. It
While our client’s furry friends may have come from a breeder, a family friend, or found wandering down the road, many people find their pets at rescue facilities around the country. These rescue facilities are dedicated to rescuing, re-homing, and rehabilitating animals who’ve been neglected, abused, abandoned, or otherwise. Not only do they provide a
Your furry, four-legged friend is intelligent, active, and needs regular stimulation to keep them mentally (and physically) in shape. While plenty of daily exercise is crucial for our canines to stay healthy, brain work and mental enrichment provide a challenge for your pet’s cognitive skills and keep them entertained! Here are our top ten recommendations
Your pets are a very important part of your life, and when you leave town or need help while you’re at work, it’s crucial that you know your furry friends are in excellent hands! At Cuddly Critters, our team comprises the best sitters possible who will treat your animals like their own. We wanted to
Introducing Dogs to Other Dogs Once you have the greeting basics down, it's time to introduce your dog to other dogs. It's best to limit your first attempts to meeting one new dog at a time in a neutral location for both dogs. It can often be problematic for one to have a home-field advantage
Preparing Dogs for First Impressions You never get a second chance to make a first impression... unless you're a dog. First impressions matter and are a crucial step in preparing your dog to meet other people and eventually other dogs. While meeting people isn't exactly the same as meeting other canines, this should give you
The lights are shining; the carols are being sung, and your dog is knee-deep in a pile of tinsel. Yikes! Holiday festivities are meant to be merry, bright, and filled with love to share with family and friends. However, for our furry friends, a proactive approach is required to keep them safe, happy, and healthy.
Bringing a Cat Home is Best as a Planned Event While you can certainly bring a cat home without much thought, a little planning can make a big difference if it's your first cat in the house. If bringing a cat home is a planned event rather than an impromptu rescue (or other random situation),
Most Cats can be Trained Cats seem to be good at training their owners, but can the roles be reversed? The first thing to consider is this general rule: cats do not respond well to punishment. Cats are either incapable or perhaps just unwilling to see a connection between bad behavior and punishment. On the
Separation anxiety can be very harmful to your dog Separation anxiety can be triggered by many different situations, usually involving change. For example, being left alone when accustomed to having people around, a change in ownership, moving from a shelter to a home, a change in family routine, or the loss of a family member,
