Animal Husbandry – Page 6 – Happiness Between Tales (and Tails) by da-AL

Guest Blog Post: “Everyday heroes…” in Katherine’s exact words

December 24, 2017September 16, 2018 da-AL13 Comments

Photo of cat keeping an injured dog company inside of the dog's big cone sort of collar

Help is all around us, if only we open our eyes. Fellow blogger Katherine reminds us that we must acknowledge such heroes…

Conversation with a Kitten by Cathi

November 7, 2017March 18, 2023 da-AL4 Comments

Yearn for a pet but worry you’re not qualified? In this post, guest blogger Cathi addresses just about every possible apprehension. Can you think of more reasons? Intro written by Cathi to her post below: “Cathi writes a blog about growing older with silliness, high spirits and a lot of heart. It's a series of… Continue reading Conversation with a Kitten by Cathi

Here’s the Brush I Use on My Cats and Dogs

July 12, 2017December 20, 2022 da-AL14 Comments

After my post about the benefits my pets get from a good daily brushing, some folks asked about the kind of brush I use. Here they are. They're called slicker brushes. They dig deep into my pets' fur and I have yet to find a cat or dog that doesn't love getting brushed with them.… Continue reading Here’s the Brush I Use on My Cats and Dogs

Brushing, Fish Oil, Turmeric, Digestive Enzymes for Young and Geriatric Cats and Dogs by da-AL

July 9, 2017September 16, 2018 da-AL49 Comments

What do dogs have to do with cats? It all began with a brush, some fish oil, and some turmeric. For good measure, some digestive enzymes too. About a month ago, I cat-sat a 15ish-year-old cat for a week. She was bony, flaky skinned, clumpy-furred, and lethargic. It as just as well that her 'usual… Continue reading Brushing, Fish Oil, Turmeric, Digestive Enzymes for Young and Geriatric Cats and Dogs by da-AL