Automatic litter boxes can definitely make life easier. I've always been a fan of them. While you still have to change the bag every other day or so, they alleviate the daily scooping of a dirty box and allow your cats to always have a clean area to do their business.  Not just easy to clean, they save on litter costs as well. They can be especially helpful with kitties who are picky about having a clean litter box. Then again, can you blame them? Would YOU want to step into a box with feces and urine clumps trying to delicately step AROUND the land mines? No thanks! I keep this in mind
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As pet sitters, we care for many different animals in a day in a multitude of homes. We also come across a wide variety of pet fountains. We can easily tell you which fountains we love... and those we'd like to see head out to the trash. It's because of this that Zoo Sitters decided to test a large dog water fountain to find the very best. We settled on the Big Dog for review. In my opinion, Drinkwell is the name to know in pet fountains. I've always been impressed with the diverse line they carry as it really allows pet owners to be sure they purchase a fountain that is just right for
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Dogs and cats see the world very differently than we do as humans. Their perception, senses and color awareness is quite different from our own. A simplified explanation is that our eyes contain cells called cones.  There are three different types of cones. Cones catch light and respond to color. The more cones contained in the eye, the more colors one can see along with a greater degree of vibrancy and richness. Humans have three different types of cones and in addition, have a great number of the cones themselves. It's the combination of these three cone types along with how many actual
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A great place to start when considering a dental chew for your pet is to look for the VOHC Seal of Approval. The VOHC, Veterinary Oral Health Council, puts its name behind products that meet their standards for control of plaque and tartar buildup in dogs and cats. They are sort of like the equivalent to our American Dental Association (ADA). Products that carry their seal show that regular use of the product will reduce the severity of periodontal disease in your pets. Click here to check out their website for a current list of their approved products.
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