We did some research on this subject. After speaking with vets and consulting various reputable sources on line, we came up with our own conclusions: Theory 1: dog’s ancestors (wolves) ate grass to scour intestinal parasites. Conclusion: household dogs given preventive meds. should not need this. Theory 2: Grass makes up for trace minerals that […]
Archives for October 2013
Why do cats do weird things?
Ever wonder why cats do weird things? Why do they knead on you? Why do they paw at their water dish? Why do they zoom around the house? Why do they chew plastic? At WHPS, we consider ourselves feline experts. Let’s just tackle one cat behavior at a time, starting with the latter- chewing plastic. […]
Help Dogs by Passing on the Meaning of the Yellow Ribbon Campaign
Do you know about the Yellow Ribbon Campaign for Dogs? It’s a signal to other people that your dog may need space or extra time to get out of your way. What is the sign? It’s simple – a yellow ribbon tied around your dog’s leash. Who is a Yellow-Ribbon Canine Candidate? Well, there are many reasons dogs may […]
Is Your Pet Care Natural Disaster-Proof?
September is National Preparedness Month, and we here at West Hartford Pet Sitters want to make sure that you have everything you need to take care of your pet during a natural disaster. First of all, your pet’s carrier should be in an easily accessible location. You should also have at least two weeks’ worth […]