Small pets, like small dogs, cats, or even older or less agile animals, might need stairs to get on the bed or couch because their
little legs often don’t have the reach or strength to jump up. Pets with short legs, like Dachshunds or Chihuahuas, can struggle to make a big leap, especially when it’s a high surface.

Additionally, some pets may have joint issues, arthritis, or other mobility problems as they age, making jumping painful or difficult.

Continue reading Is your pet having difficulties getting on the couch or bed? at Living with Dana.

We got our rescue Ragdoll cat in October 2023 and he was already six years old. He was friendly right from the start and we were in love. We noticed he was not drinking from the water bowl and so most of his food: dry and canned was mixed with a little water to make sure he was getting SOME water.

You can read about this ragdoll named Malahki in a post I wrote in January 2024: https://livingwithdana.com/2024/01/pets-does-your-cat-drink-enough-water/

Fast forward to three months later and I can say that I’ve seen the cat drinking from the fountain.

Continue reading Pets: Cat water fountain and more at Living with Dana.

My Ragdoll cat shows no interest in drinking water. I have resorted to mixing a little bit of water into his canned food and into his dry food at times.

Photo caption: My baby Murphy drinking from the fish bowl.

There is a brand of dry cat food that is “basted” and the gravy needs to be released with water. He eats that watered dry food, so that makes me happy.

The vet noted that cats in the wild sometimes go to a drinking hole at night and so they aren’t often seen drinking water.

Continue reading Pets: Does your cat drink enough water? at Living with Dana.

I always thought it was so cute when a pet owner had a special pet stroller for their small breed dog or even their cat and the pet

would get to go for walks around the block. The pet always seemed to enjoy the time outdoors, and the owner got a bit of exercise.

FLASHBACK

Of course, when I was much younger, I had a cat named Pepper who I would dress in my doll clothes and put her in my doll stroller to go for a walk around the block.

Continue reading Common sense pet gadgets at Living with Dana.

Here are some pet tips I’ve learned to use with my own pets or others have shared with me. If you have pet tips, please share. We all love our fur babies!

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Cat fur grooming:

Your cat’s fur is thicker in the winter which means he may be getting more fur balls and dull fur. Try this: Take a paper towel and rub it all over his body every day.

Continue reading Keeping your pet healthy this winter at Living with Dana.