Ready to feel like the worst cat mom ever? A new study shows that stroking your cats could be making them more stressed out. When researchers at the University of Lincoln set out to study the way cats handle living alongside humans in the same home, they tested stress hormone levels in cats before stroking […]
I had no sooner finished dry-heaving over my friend’s tale of the ordeal involved in getting her dog’s anal glands expressed, when I stumbled upon yet another article—written by a psychologist named Dr. Suzanne Phillps, Psy.D—extolling the benefits of treating your partner as you do your pet. I understand that it’s hard to think about […]
Pets are adorable, but they are messy beings. If you have a furry pet at your home, then this post is for you. Your pet is bulky hairs means there will be the requirement of a super powerful vacuum cleaner which is specifically designed to scrape fur from every corner of your home including carpets, […]
Our dogs might not show signs of cold, fever, and even flues, but they sure can get sick just as the rest of us mammals. Our pets, especially dogs, are prone to the very same diseases we are. So when the time comes for us to take them to the vet, they are prescribed medicine […]
Pets are one of the dearest companions we could have. But with little to absolutely no effort what so ever, pets make our lives so much better. However, did you know that there are also benefits to having a pet? Apart from being balls of joy, pets comfort us whenever we’re in need of some […]
On Monday, my parents put to sleep our 14-year-old Wheaton terrier, Timmy. This photo is exactly what Timmy looked like — i.e., sooo cute. My mom is really the one broken up by Timmy’s death; with all her kids moved out of the house, he became like another child (albeit one who never aged past being an impatient, demanding toddler!). […]
Pet custody battles are becoming more and more common. When married pet owners divorce, the animal they shared often finds itself at the center of their split. Monthly support payments, visitation rights, restraining orders, custody battles, and legal fees: Sounds like the usual bitter divorce battle, right? Not so fast. This time Kramer v. Kramer […]
Eventful week here at Casa di Dater X: On Tuesday, The Big Easy moved into a new apartment, sans roommates and significantly closer to me. On Friday, I took my beloved pet to the vet to be put down. On Saturday, The Big Easy and I broke up. I’m typing through intermittent tears and practically nauseous […]
A year into our relationship, I knew Michael was about to pop the question. After all, we were crazy about each other, lived together, and made a great team despite our many differences. Now it was just time to make our union official. “Babe,” he finally said one day. “Are you ready to get a […]
