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Frozen Dog Treat Recipes That Will Cool Your Dog Off This Summer
Summer is both bitter and sweet. We're melting from the heat, but we get to enjoy sweet, frozen treats to cool us down! I'm a sucker for ice cream and even though I eat it all year round, I binge eat the frozen treat in the summer literally every day. Yes, it cools me down, but it's the delicious flavors that I mainly enjoy.
By Rachel Blanchard8 years ago in Petlife
Cats and Dogs... Gotta Love Them
They are cute and furry and make great roommates. “Cats and dogs, cats and dogs,” sometimes they get along, or they fight to claim the position of “best buddy.” These two species have a special place in our lives. I know mine do. My cat, Amber, is a grayish brown tabby and my dog, Rozi, is a corgi mix. My two animals get along sometimes, but they fight to get pretty much anything, from scraps of food to the best comfy spot on the couch.
By stephanie borges8 years ago in Petlife
Pets After Babies
“We will love our pups regardless of a new baby and they will still get devoted attention.” That was my motto as I neared the last month of my pregnancy. I probably said it as a ritualistic reminder each day, because of the changes we were about to endure. I had always heard people say your pups that you’ve loved and doted on so much will just be “dogs” once your baby arrives. I called bull on that each and every time someone brought it up, that is, until my daughter was born.
By Deidre Simpson8 years ago in Petlife
My True Love
Ok yeah so this is going to be about the love of my life. No it's not a man or a woman. It's about my cat. My cat is 13 years old I've had her since I can remember. She's been there for me through so much. She's seen me cry, she's seen me laugh. She's my bestfriend and my greatest love. I treat her like my baby and she acts like one. Her personality is crazy she's exactly like a person. She sits up like a little person on the couch. She stares at you like every girl wants their boyfriend to stare at them. She always makes me laugh with the weird faces or things she's doing. I show her off like every girl wants to be shown off. This cat isn't just a cat to me, she's my entire world. I am laying in bed right now and a couple minutes ago she was pushing my bedroom door open to come in. I opened the door for her climbed back in bed, next thing you know she's standing by my bedside looking up at me. Of course I got out of bed picked her chubby butt up and put her in bed with me. Now we are laying in bed together, looks like I might have a sleeping partner tonight. She purrs so loud you can hear it from probably two rooms over. Unfortunately I have class in the morning and don't want to really sleep with her although I love her. I'm definitely not gonna let her get too comfy only for the fact that I'm going to have to kick her out soon. I look at her and get upset at the thought of her getting older and what I'm ever going to do without her. I wish she was still younger. I also told her to reincarnate herself as another kitten so I could find her again. She just sits there and looks at me probably thinking I'm a nut. She's about the last thing left from my childhood and I think that's why it hurts the most. Also I've thought about when she passes hopefully not anytime soon but far in the future. I've thought about maybe getting her stuffed but everyone seems weirded out by that so maybe I'll just have her cremated and put it into a necklace or something like that. Maybe three necklaces because I frequently loose important jewelry. Anyway I'm sure everyone can relate to this in the sense that the majority of us have had childhood pets that have followed us into adulthood. I'm also sure many people can relate to the loss of a beloved pet and how it hurts. I've done so much googling on how long cats live and it's crazy because I'm really trying to estimate and prepare myself for the time. I'm going to have to get another cat right after she passes. Hopefully she reincarnated herself like I told her. Most likely I will get a kitten so I have something to continue to grow with also the kitten won't be that old when I decide to have kids so the kitten can even grow with my kids. I like dogs but they are just so much work and I feel like cats just get into your feelings more. Hopefully I still have a good five years left. If any of you recently lost a pet I'm sorry for your loose and I hope you can heal from this. Time to kick my love off and get to sleep.
By Alyssa Smith8 years ago in Petlife
When Your Roommate Has Pets. Top Story - April 2018.
You may be wondering, "what's wrong with living with animals? Those ones are sooooo cute!" And... You'd be right. They are very cute...and also not mine. I've never had a pet of my own. My family traveled a lot when I was in school and we just didn't have time for a pet, as much as I wanted one. During university, I lived mostly on campus which didn't allow pets until this past year. In September, I moved in with two girls, one who I knew and one who I did not. Both were lovely people who had pets, two of which are pictured here. Now, over my four months there, I learned a lot of things about living with pets, and moreover, living with pets that are not yours. Now there are a lot of pros to having pets. Science has proven that animals help us calm down and reduce stress, however, these adorable hell-spawn tended to cause more stress than I cared to have.
By Nicole Carlson8 years ago in Petlife
Best No Bake Dog Treat Recipes
With peanut butter and bacon, these no bake dog treats are sure to satisfy any puppy. These homemade no bake dog treat recipes are simple to make, and super healthy for your dog. You might even want to steal a few bites for yourself!
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Petlife
Owner's Guide to Dog Purchase
According to Statista, in 2017 there were about 89.7 million dogs in households in the US, so clearly we love dogs; that number is only going to increase. Since any good owner will take the responsibility to love and care for their dog (even to the point of considering it a child), it would be best to care about where and how you choose your new dog. I will help with that.
By Craig Henders8 years ago in Petlife
How to Care for Russian Dwarf Hamsters
The first thing you need to know is that Russian dwarf hamsters have very bad eyesight, even worse than other dwarf hamsters. It's so important you get them used to the sound of your voice right from the very beginning, however, I didn’t because I was unaware of their eyesight problems and I had to work even harder to get my hamster to trust me after months of him being frightened. Once your hamster knows your voice, they will begin to build that trust with you, especially if you speak to them in a soft voice when feeding them and handing them treats.
By Cody Holmes8 years ago in Petlife
Leopard Gecko Care
Tank Temperature The tank heating should be roughly 90 degrees Fahrenheit and the cool side should be around 73 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit. It is important to keep a watch on the temperature to make sure it is not too cold, nor too warm for the gecko.
By Taylor-Rae Boudreau8 years ago in Petlife
