Cherished Companions: Pet Blog

Increasing your Dog's or Cat's Intelligence

Increasing your cat's or dog's intelligence can reduce misbehaving, increase health, defeat boredom, increase your dog's confidence, and strengthen the bond between you and your pet. Increasing your pet's intelligence isn't difficult to do, it's actually really easy! It's fun to and a great bonding experience. You may even find that you are already doing some of the tasks with your pet! If you want to learn so fun games to do with your pet, why increasing your pet's intellige

The Importance of Play

So we all know that our pets need exercise and plat time, just like we do. But do you actually really realize how much they need or how it important it actually is? For both dogs and cats, exercise and play can determine their health and happiness. But how do we know how much exercise and play is enough or the right kind for our cat or dog? One way to discover if your pet is getting enough is to look at their behaviours. What are they doing when you are not home? Do they list

Supplements for dog food

Sometimes dog food can be confusing. What is healthy? What is the best food to feed? But talking about supplements can be even more confusing. Do you feed your dog supplements? Should you? Is there enough in your dogs food? If you should, what supplements should you feed? There can be a lot of overwhelming information about what to add to your dogs diet. In this podcast I go into detail what supplements I feed my dog and why I have chosen them. Some important things to rememb

Pets & Holiday Safety, Stress, and Anxiety

Keep pets safe this holiday season! During the holidays there are often many changes. Changes to routines and schedules. There are often new sights, new and unique sounds, and many different smells. There are also new people or strangers, and households can become busy with company or large dinners. Theses sudden changes can make cats and dogs upset. They can become stressed and anxious. They many feel unsafe and confused. There are a few simple things that we can do to ensur

How to do simple Reiki Techniques at home with your Dog

I've spoken about Reiki before. If you've wondered what exactly it is, you are about to find out! If you are already familiar whit Reiki, you must know how beneficial it is for all our pets. But did you know that there are a few simple things that you can do at home on your own without any official or formal Reiki training? What is Reiki? How can Reiki help my dog and how to preform some simple Reiki techniques at home to benefit your dog All Reiki questions are answered in t

Feeding your Dog & Cat with the Seasons

Did you know that both you are your cat and dog can eat with the seasons? So what exactly is eating with the seasons? Eating with the seasons is eating specific foods at different times of the year. You eat to balance weight, energy and wellness. It is eating foods that will make you feel good. When you eat seasonally, you are eating with nature. Eating this way makes us in tune with our body and helps us feel energized all year round. Eating like this makes us happier and he

How to Bond with your Dog

How to Bond with your Dog

Bonding with your dog is a great feeling. It isn't only an amazing relationship, but bonding to your dog also benefits your health and well being. Bonding is important for both you and your dog because both of you will live a happier and healthier life. Bonds can develop naturally through your life with your dog as you two interact and live together. Dogs tend to bond with those that give them quality attention and affection. Dogs bond to those that give them stuff they enjoy

Dogs and Essential Oils

Dogs and Essential Oils

Using essential oils with dogs can greatly benefit your dog's health, improve training and reduce behavioral issues. Watch this video to learn how to use essential oils with your dog, how to stay safe, and my two favorite essential oils for my dog. Here is a list of some essential oils that you can use with your dog and what they are good for. When using these oils, remember to do it safely and to dilute the oils (watch the video for more information) Essential Oils for Separ

Dog Anxiety

Did you know that dogs can have anxiety? It may surprise you, but anxiety in dogs is actually fairly common. When a dog is anxious, every day normal activities become stressful. What is anxiety in dogs? There are different types of anxiety that dogs may have. Behavioural anxiety is when your dog has on going anxiety about something or a specific event. This anxiety lasts even when the event or object isn't occurring or visual. It is on going. Separation anxiety, when a dog is

Summer Activities with your Cat and Dog

I think that Summer is a great opportunity to bring your cat or dog along with you on some great trips and activities. I have plans for my pets this summer. I want to involve them in as many outdoor activities as possible. Camping, hiking, canoe trips, trails, beaches, BBQs, and so much more! Let me know in the comments what you plan on doing with your pet. Create a summer bucket list for you and your cat or dog. Share the list! Below are my tips and tricks when taking my cat

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