.
cats, cat enrichment Amanda Linas cats, cat enrichment Amanda Linas

6 Exercises to Keep Your Cat Fit and Strong for Life 

It’s time to get physical! Love it or hate it, exercise is just as important for your cat as it is for you. I have a love hate relationship with exercise. I feel great when I’m doing it on a regular basis. But, if I skip it for awhile it’s really hard to start again. I know how important it is though to overall well being. The Pet Health Network points out that pet obesity can lead to future health issues like diabetes and arthritis, and that cats can really benefit from three 5-minute intense play periods every day. It’s good for your cat’s mental health, too.

Read More
Dogs, Helpful Tips Amanda Linas Dogs, Helpful Tips Amanda Linas

Top 5 Exercises to Keep Fido Fit and Strong for Life

“Fitness is great for all levels, ages and breeds. Every dog can benefit from fitness,” says Brittni Heywood who is a certified dog trainer, certified professional canine fitness trainer and the owner of Potential Unleashed in the Boise, Idaho region.

It’s time to get physical! Love it or hate it, exercise is just as important for your dog as it is for you. Here is some helpful information and 5 tips to help you and your pup get exercising.

Read More
Dogs, Helpful Tips Amanda Linas Dogs, Helpful Tips Amanda Linas

5 Ways to Capture That Puppy Love Forever.

Did you know instantly that your dog was for you as soon as you saw them? When I first met Hannah at Richmond Animal Care and Control, I knew we were meant for each other! We saw a couple dogs first, who didn’t seem to be a good fit. Right before the shelter closed the volunteer said she had one more for us to meet. In walked this medium sized beagle mix. I definitely wasn’t thinking about adopting a hound. But, something seemed different about her. We went home to sleep on it and I couldn’t stop thinking about her all night. As soon as I woke up I told my husband I wanted to go back to get her.

Read More
Dogs, Helpful Tips Amanda Linas Dogs, Helpful Tips Amanda Linas

5 Tips to Easily Deal with Pet Hair (and odor) in Your Home

Can we take a minute to talk about something almost every pet parent deals with? Although pet hair and odors are a small price to pay to have our furry ones at home with us, the fuzz and funky smells can sometimes seem overwhelming! My Hannah gets hair everywhere. Her hair isn’t quite as bad as Herc, the akita I grew up with. (I still think I find her hair in places it seems.)

Read More
Dogs Amanda Linas Dogs Amanda Linas

15 CHRISTMAS MOVIES TO WATCH WITH YOUR DOG!

I will admit… my guilty pleasure is watching Christmas movies (even when it’s not Christmas)! But it was always a tradition to watch a Christmas movie that involved animals of some kind on Christmas eve with my mom. Here’s a list of 15 movies to watch with your pup this how-liday season!

Read More
Dogs Amanda Linas Dogs Amanda Linas

HOLIDAY DANGERS TO AVOID FOR PET PARENTS

If you’re on the hunt for dog-riffic gifts, look no further. You’re sure to find something outrageously fun, quirky, adorable or practical for the dog-loving people and dogs in your life below.

Read More
 

 Subscribe!