I can't think of anyone who doesn't love a beautiful garden filled with a large array of colours. Although we don't currently have a garden, my partner and I have dreamed up what our garden would look like if we ever do get the opportunity to buy a house. I wouldn't say that many folks think about whether or not the things they are planting are safe for the neighbourhood … [Read more...] about Are Sunflowers Toxic to Cats? Are They Poisonous?
My Cat Won’t Eat! What Do I Do?
If you're anything like me, you're a food lover who can't fathom people or pets who refuse to eat. I'm definitely someone who loves food even to the fault of wanting to eat food even when I'm not hungry anymore. So, to me, I can't relate to a pet or person who refuses to eat; unless they are sick and physically can't eat. When we adopted our youngest cat, Kalista, we had our … [Read more...] about My Cat Won’t Eat! What Do I Do?
Why Do Chinchillas Bark? Identifying Chinchilla Sounds
Shortly after taking in Gary, our chinchilla, we unsurprisingly started hearing sounds and noises we've never heard before. Being that adopting a chinchilla wasn't originally thought out or planned, we didn't actually know a whole lot about the species or even what the most common questions or concerns regarding chinchillas were. So, when we heard Gary make noises like barking … [Read more...] about Why Do Chinchillas Bark? Identifying Chinchilla Sounds
Why Do Cats Chew on Plastic? How Do I Get My Cat to Stop?
I'll happily be the first to admit that my cats have some of the weirdest habits and quirks. Kalista, for example, has a huge obsession with cardboard and will often be found shredding our cardboard boxes to pieces. Beau, on the other hand, will chew on just about anything and everything if he's in the mood for it. When we first adopted Beau I found it fairly … [Read more...] about Why Do Cats Chew on Plastic? How Do I Get My Cat to Stop?
Gary, Our Chinchilla, Loves Dog Toys! (Cute Chinchilla Story & Video)
Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, Been a while since I've said that, eh? As you may have gathered from my lack of updates and posts in general, I've had a very busy month. Between sound designing a show, recording and releasing new music and just trying to function as a human... I've found myself out of the house more than I wish I was. It's a luxury to be … [Read more...] about Gary, Our Chinchilla, Loves Dog Toys! (Cute Chinchilla Story & Video)
Why Do Cats like Feet? Do They like the Smell?
Since adopting our youngest cat, Kalista, we've noticed she has an obsession with our feet. Anytime we take off our shoes she's immediately sniffing them and sometimes we find her sleeping in our shoes throughout the day. Kalista seems to find enjoyment playing with shoelaces, sticking her full face into our shoes and kicking the shoes around the apartment. Sometimes … [Read more...] about Why Do Cats like Feet? Do They like the Smell?
How Do I Know If My Chinchilla Is Pregnant?
It's not uncommon for a chinchilla owner to become interested in adopting another chinchilla. Chinchillas, being the social creatures that they are, do well with other chinchillas, making the idea of adopting another one... or two, more appealing. Chinchillas, unlike betta fish, are not (usually) hostile to their own and thus pet parents don't need to worry as much when … [Read more...] about How Do I Know If My Chinchilla Is Pregnant?
Why Is My Chinchilla Losing Hair? Is My Chinchilla Sick?
Chinchillas are by far one of the softest and most furry animals I've touched to this day. If you're the proud owner of a chinchilla, I'm sure you know by now that there is nothing in comparison to petting your chinchilla... and I have two cats who love to be pet! A chinchilla's fur is their prize possession not only because of how soft it is, but because it acts as a layer … [Read more...] about Why Is My Chinchilla Losing Hair? Is My Chinchilla Sick?
How Often to Feed Betta Fish | Can I Overfeed A Betta Fish?
I didn't grow up around many pets, so I had no concept of an animal overeating. For example, I thought that you could leave food out for your cats all day and your cats would portion control to make sure that they never ran out of food and starved later. But that's something I quickly learned wasn't true. I remember my sister telling me a story about how a … [Read more...] about How Often to Feed Betta Fish | Can I Overfeed A Betta Fish?
Can You Use Human Shampoo on Cats? Is It Safe?
There comes a time in every pet parent's life where one of their cats gets themselves in a mess. Your cat knocks over a container of food that you were trying to put away, your cat comes back extremely dirty from being outside, your cat just underwent surgery and is currently... well... incontinent. While cats are usually extremely cleanly, making sure to clean … [Read more...] about Can You Use Human Shampoo on Cats? Is It Safe?