Ways To Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Backyard Party
Bella Breakdown The summer season hasn’t officially started, but that hasn’t stopped the mosquitoes from making their annual appearance. If this is the time of year that you and your family spend the most outside hosting barbecues you may want to follow these methods for keeping those blood-suckers out of your yard. One thing mosquitoes or any kind of bug don’t like is the smell of lemon. So, to use that to your advantage buy plenty of citronella candles. The citrus peels used in the candles contain organic chemicals that have the ability to repel mosquitoes and other insects....
New York Might Become First State To Ban Cat Declawing
Bella Breakdown Cat lovers should be happy to hear that New York is on its way to becoming the first state to ban declawing on cats. On Tuesday, a bill was passed outlawing the procedure after years of protests by veterinary groups. While the bill makes an exception to the surgery for medical necessity, declawing will be forbidden for cat owner hoping to have the procedure done for “cosmetic or aesthetic reasons.” The Assembly sponsor, Linda Rosenthal, a Manhattan Democrat, said those reasons include pet owners who “think their furniture is more important than their cat.” According to Rosenthal,...
New Study Shows Dog Owners More Likely To Live A Healthier Lifestyle
Bella Breakdown Your furry, four-legged pet may be your favorite cuddle partner, but a new study shows that your dog is doing much more than that. According to research found by the University of Liverpool, dog owners are four times more likely to meet exercise guidelines for a healthy life than non-owners. Without dogs, it is likely population physical activity levels would be much lower,” Dr. Carri Westgarth said. On top of the regular exercise activities dog owners do, they also include long walks with their pooch to their fitness regime instead of as a physical alternative. The study...
Calling All Dog Lovers: Aquapaw Is About To Change You And Your Four Legged Friends Life!
Aquapaw Rescuing my two dogs was one of the best decisions of my life. My dogs are everything to me. For those of you who don’t already know both of my dogs were rescued from pretty rough situations at a young ages, which left them traumatized and questioning all new things. So when I first introduced bath time to them it was a nightmare for both of us. I would sit in the shower, put water in buckets, do everything to make it comfortable for them and yet my dogs would pin themselves against the wall refusing to go...
Should You Give Your Pet CBD?
Bella Breakdown As marijuana becomes increasingly legalized in the United States, CBD oil has also become much more popular. To clarify, CBD is not the chemical that makes people high (that is THC). People generally use CBD oil to help with aches and pains, such as chronic arthritis. Surprisingly, dog owners have also been turning to CBD as of late. If you go into a marijuana store, you will now see sections specifically for your pets. Owners most often use CBD when their dogs show symptoms of anxiety, stress, or arthritis. If your dog is exhibiting signs of separation...
5 Solutions For Anxious Animals
Bella Breakdown Having an anxious pet can be very difficult. When a dog or cat is anxious, not only will they be sad and distressed when you leave the house, but they can also resort to destruction or deification when left alone. Coming home to a messed up house and a nervous, hyper animal is not how anyone wants to end the workday. In order to help your animal get over their anxiety, consider following this advice: 1. Comprehend where their anxiety is coming from Pay attention to how your animal acts. When do they become anxious? Is it...
Dognition: What Type of Genius is Your Dog?
Bella Breakdown Dognition tests measure how our dogs think. Dogs are some of the smartest animals on the planet. They know how to communicate with humans, reading and responding to their cues. They can learn hundreds of words, and some are known to attain an intelligence comparable to a three year old child. Different dogs have different types of intelligence, depending on their breed and how they are raised. A herder’s personality will be very different from a retriever’s, just as a social dog will be very different from an independent dog. Brian Hare, an anthropology professor at Duke...
Yes, The Puppy Bowl Puppies Are Up For Adoption
Bella Breakdown Each year, millions of fans gather around to watch the Puppy Bowl and see dozens of cute little fur balls running around a faux football field. These little cuties aren’t just for show, they are actually adoptable pups that come from over 50 shelters across 20 states. This year, there were around 93 pups playing in the adorable puppy bowl, and while many of them have already found new homes, you can still check out the adoptable animals from the featured shelters. Some of the featured shelters include AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport in Iowa, Memphis Humane...
