Central Florida’s climate asks more of dogs than most parts of the country. Heat alone is one thing, but Lake Mary, Sanford, and Longwood combine high temperatures with the kind of humidity that makes a dog’s primary cooling method (panting) far less...
One of the assumptions that comes with working from home is that pet ownership gets easier. You’re there. The dog isn’t alone all day. The cat has company. On the surface, working from home and having a pet seems like an ideal combination — the animal gets...
When planning a vacation away, pet owners need to figure out what to do with their dogs. They can either put them up in a kennel, or they can consider having a pet sitter visit their home frequently – possibly with an overnight stay. Most pet owners prefer the idea...
Cats have a reputation for independence that has worked against them in the pet care conversation for a long time. The assumption — that cats are self-sufficient, that they tolerate solitude better than dogs, that a full bowl of food and a clean litter box is all they...
Leaving your dog behind when you travel is never easy. Most pet owners spend the days leading up to a trip mentally running through their options — a boarding facility, a friend who offered to help, a neighbor who seems reliable enough. For a lot of dogs, boarding...
