The bow&wow Times — cat

It’s definitely exciting to be travelling with your pet to a new place. There’s careful planning and preparation that goes before all the fun so that you and your pet can have a safe and stress-free trip. Whether it’s a short road trip or a longer vacation, here are some tips to help you travel with your pet:     Plan ahead: Before you hit the road, make sure you research pet-friendly accommodations and destinations, as well as any travel restrictions or requirements for your pet. If you're flying, be sure to check with your airline about their pet policies and...

Summer is here – the season of fun, sun, and frolicking around with your furry friends! However, with the warm weather comes the particularly important responsibility of keeping your pets hydrated throughout the day. Read through these simple tips:    Provide plenty of water: It may seem like a no-brainer, but keeping a fresh supply of water on hand is key to ensuring your pets stay hydrated. Make sure their water bowls are always filled and topped up frequently throughout the day. You can opt to add water to their food for extra hydration and nutrients in their diet.   Loving...

Our pet’s warm and soft fur is the perfect home for flea and ticks. These pesky insects feed on your pet’s blood and can cause severe health problems. What can you do to keep your dog flea and tick-free this season? You can avoid them by doing these 5 simple methods.   Tick Collars You may use collars as an additional preventive tool of ticks since it is mainly useful for protecting the neck and head.   Flea and Tick Shampoos Anti Flea and tick Shampoos are easy to find and purchase on your nearest pet care store. Keep in...

Five ways a pet's diet can impact their health By Raining Cats and Dogs   As most of the millions of pet parents can attest to, a sick pet can end up costing a lot of money. Whether the pet has a short-term illness or a chronic one, it can mean multiple trips to the veterinarian. The good news is that there are things that people can do in order to help their pets live a healthier, happier life. A great place to start is by taking a look at their diet, which can have a tremendous impact on their pet’s...

Kitten Food  By Ann Roberts Your newborn kitten has a lot of growing up to do! A kitten grows amazingly rapidly in the first six months of his or her life, developing 75% of adult body weight. A kitten's body has to manufacture muscle, bone, hair, teeth and a fully developed immune system extraordinarily quickly. So it's hardly surprising that they're going to need the highest quality nutrition, and plenty of it, to get there. During the initial eight weeks of life, the mother cat's milk is the best food for a kitten. After that, it's time to offer a...