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
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,
Deciding whether to get CBD for dogs Deciding whether to get CBD (short for cannabidiol) for your dog can feel overwhelming for some because of its link to “Weed." CBD is one of over 80 different chemical compounds called cannabinoids, derived from the cannabis (marijuana) plant. No, it’s not like the more famous and psychoactive
April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month Growing up, most of us knew where the first aid box was located. Band-Aids, antiseptic spray, pain relievers, and miscellaneous items were inside, along with gauze and wraps. April is pet first aid awareness month, and your pet needs its own box, too! Check out the key things
