and sometimes it’s nice to head into the kitchen and whip up a little special treat for the fur-children in my life, just like i do for the human members of my family. as with all decisions regarding the health of your loved ones, it’s probably best to check with a trained health care professional when introducing any kinds of new foods. i want the furry members of our family to stick around as long as possible, and if i …

she’d whine in the crate at night, have to go outside every hour and a half, and had more than her fair share of accidents indoors. eventually, i (kaitlin) decided to sleep on a mattress on the floor next to her crate for the first week. a couple of reassurances after midnight outings when she would go back into the crate and even the sound of breathing went a long way in comforting her enough to go back to sleep. …

from catnip croutons to tuna treats, these cat treat recipes call for a variety of wholesome ingredients, like salmon, cheese, tuna and even catnip. even still, it’s nice to have cat treats in your arsenal for birthdays, special occasions (hello, hug your cat day) or for those moments when your stubborn kitty needs a little extra motivation. “it’s important that cats have a lot of moisture, so too many grain- or cereal-based foods aren’t particularly good for them.” “many store-bought …

these homemade peanut butter dog treats are so easy and you only need four ingredients. i got inspired after reading the ingredient list on a few natural treats that i bought for olive (our 6 pound yorkshire terrier) and decided it couldn’t be that hard to make them myself. some are for olive, but i’ll definitely be gifting some to olive’s friends as well. the dough can be whipped up in a flash with everyday ingredients you probably have sitting …

these homemade dog treats are made with peanut butter and pumpkin and are sure to be a hit! every time we would pass a dog, he would squeal with delight and get so excited it just made my heart melt. he literally is a member of our family and we now question how we ever lived without him. every night he curls up on chris’ lap to sleep, follows him around constantly during the day and knows he’s a sucker …