Veterinary calls during Halloween week increase by 12%, according to Pet Poison Helpline. This is because the bags of sweets, chocolates and tasty treats that fill the nation's homes during this time of the year are dangerous if consumed by dogs. Therefore, when you're planning fun family activities this Halloween, make sure the entire family know and understand the items which pose a risk to your beloved pooch. Trick or Treaters While trick or treating is a fun and enjoyable activity for your … [Read more...]
Pet Dander and the Air in Your Home
Pet lovers adore their furry friends, but often could do without all the fur they shed all over the house. If your concern is that your pet's fur is making your or your families allergies worse, the real concern isn't the fur at all. Fur is actually not an allergen, but pet dander, saliva and urine are the real culprits. The reality is that often these allergens tag along with the fur, so if you want a home that is allergen free you have to get rid of the fur too. One of the best ways to get … [Read more...]
How to Choose the Perfect Fish for Your Aquarium
It's no secret that many people consider fish to be great pets. After all, they are lovely, colorful little creatures with a penchant for putting on a show. But they aren't as low maintenance as one might be tempted to believe. In fact, putting together an aquarium is a challenging endeavor that has quite a few rules that need to be followed. If you want to add colorful fishes to your Aquarium then you can also check out CichlidTips. Image Source: Unsplash According to Reef … [Read more...]
How To Pick the Right Ketogenic Pet Food
Ketogenic pet foods are somewhat new and becoming increasingly popular among pet owners, especially those who are a bit more health conscious. Ketogenic diets are not only popular for pets, but are highly successful for weight loss in humans. To pick the best ketogenic pet food, it is ideal to consult a veterinarian and get advice about the particular nutritional needs of your pet or at least the breed of dog or cat that you have. Once the dietary needs are established, then you can begin the … [Read more...]
How To Train Your Puppy To Potty In No Time
Peeing and pooing are very important parts of any dog's life. Unlike humans who do it purely out of necessity, peeing is also used as a way to mark the territory. It is important for establishing a social hierarchy. Unfortunately, this can pose an issue if the dog does it within the home. Even if it wasn't social, the dog may do it as a way to fulfill its need as the instinct dictates. And trust me; a lot of things can happen with small puppies. This is precisely why you need to teach … [Read more...]
Keeping Your Cats Healthy & Happy During The Holidays #CLUMPandSEAL
This post is sponsored by ARM & HAMMER� and the BlogPaws� Pet Influencer Network�. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about ARM & HAMMER CLUMP & SEAL� available at PetSmart�, but Optimistic Mommy only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Arm & Hammer and PetSmart are not responsible for the content of this article. The holidays are upon us, and we are preparing to have our family and friends over for the festivities. While you are prepa … [Read more...]
ARM& HAMMER� CLUMP & SEAL� Gives You a 7 Day Odor Free Home #CLUMPandSEAL
This post is sponsored by ARM & HAMMER� and the BlogPaws� Pet Influencer Network�. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about ARM & HAMMER CLUMP & SEAL� available at PetSmart�, but Optimistic Mommy only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Arm & Hammer and PetSmart are not responsible for the content of this article. Pets are a huge joy, especially our cats. What's not a joy, though? Litter box odors. Thankfully we have ARM & HAMMER� … [Read more...]
Treat My Pug To a Spa Day with Petco Grooming #PetcoGrooming #MM
If you know me, you know my dogs are like my children. I want to make sure I take the best care of them. That includes feeding them good food and treats, getting them exercise, and making sure their coats are non-matted, and clean, and their nails are trimmed. I love that I'm able to do that easily with Petco Grooming services. It had been a couple of months since one of my furbabies got to go, so it was time for him to get a nice bath and his nails trimmed. So of course, I took him to one of … [Read more...]
