How do cats know how to use a litter box?
18
Oct

How do cats know how to use a litter box?

People who have never owned or been around cats sometimes imagine that it takes a lot of time and effort to train a cat to use a litter box. We proud cat parents might like to attribute our cat’s use of a litter box to hours of dedicated training, or to our cat’s superior intelligence. However, the truth is that it is relatively simple to teach a cat or kitten […]

[New Product] Jackson Galaxy Telescoping Wand Cat Toy
23
Feb

[New Product] Jackson Galaxy Telescoping Wand Cat Toy

Is your cat tired of playing with the same old ball of yarn and empty shipping boxes? To be fair, they never get tired of empty boxes but it may be time to step up your cat’s game. Add exciting, interactive play to your cat’s day with the Jackson Galaxy Telescoping Wand Cat Toy, created by a cat expert who truly knows what cats crave.

[New Product] Fooey Ultra-Bitter Training Aid Spray
5
Jan

[New Product] Fooey Ultra-Bitter Training Aid Spray

It’s not easy to train pets not to lick and chew things they find interesting. Their senses of smell and taste help them explore their surroundings. This natural curiosity can be dangerous or destructive when pets become interested in the wrong things. Anyone who has come home to pillow stuffing scattered all over the living room can attest to that! If your pet takes an interest in an electrical wire […]

[New Product] Zylkene to relieve your pet’s anxiety
8
Sep

[New Product] Zylkene to relieve your pet’s anxiety

Stressful situations can bring out the animal in all of us. Moving to a new place, traveling, home remodeling and even celebrations can be exciting yet nerve-racking. Disruptions in normal, everyday activities can be even more upsetting for our pets. They are the hapless bystanders who must try to deal with situations that they don’t understand and that temporarily shake up the daily routine. Chaos, loud noises, and unfamiliar faces […]

Daisy’s Boxing Day fiasco
28
Dec

Daisy’s Boxing Day fiasco

Even though I am always a little bit sad when Christmas is over, there is one consolation. The day after Christmas is one of my favorite days of the year: Boxing Day! This is a special day designed just for cats who enjoy boxes, so we can have a good time with all the leftover boxes from Christmas. At least, I’m pretty sure that’s what Boxing Day means. Let me […]

Could your pet have a surprising “secret” life?
18
Nov

Could your pet have a surprising “secret” life?

Kelly has been a pharmacist here at 1800PetMeds for about ten years. Throughout the years we have shared many stories, as is typical with a colleague you have worked with for a long time. I have heard about her children, her husband, her immediate family, her in-laws, and how much she loves each one of them. One year Kelly and I even did some Christmas shopping together and I got […]

Reduce feline stress with one simple gadget
27
Apr

Reduce feline stress with one simple gadget

Well, my earlier idea to keep Harley occupied with the catnip sardines did not work out exactly the way I had planned, but I have not given up my quest for some peace and tranquility. After all, I am no longer a spring chicken and  Harley is getting on my last nerve. But I have hatched a new plan that I think will work!