Bipolar Disorder – Pets Can Be Good for Your Mental Health
Many people who suffer with bipolar disorder have seen the advantages of sharing their life with their pets. At times when they have been discouraged and the idea of talking or relating with another human being seemed like such a difficult challenge, the unconditional love and companionship of their pet has been a great comfort.
And while this in itself is a great benefit for animal lovers who suffer with bipolar disorder, there is still another great aspect of having a beloved pet in their life. During these lows of depression when a person with bipolar disorder has had thoughts of giving up, many times it has actually been their pet who has provided them the desire to continue on and work through the tough situation until they are again ready for some human interaction.
So what if you don’t have pets and can’t get one right at … Read More >>>
Who Is That Charming Little Creature In My Chinchilla Cage?
Considering all of the unique critters on the planet, which ones are the warmest, cutest, furriest, cuddliest, most entertaining and affectionate pets of all? Well, I suppose if you ask ten different pet owners, you’ll likely get ten different answers. For me, it’s hard to beat the incredible little critter from high up in the Andes Mountains of South America, the chinchilla. And, that’s especially true of the adorable chinchilla baby. Chinchillas as pets were imported, or more likely smuggled into North America nearly a century ago, these adorable dynamos have evolved into one of the world’s most cherished pets.
The name chinchilla means “little chincha”, a name associated with the Chincha people of Peru, a group who relied heavily upon the once abundant rodent populations for both food and fur. Unfortunately, the arrival of Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century ushered in the eventual demise of the … Read More >>>
Online Pet Store Makes Shopping Easy and Affordable
With Christmas only weeks away why not make your Christmas shopping for out of town friends or family easy ,and fun by shopping at an online pet store.
With a little bit of planning you can save time and money by doing your Christmas shopping online. You can find really unique products without having to go to the mall and fight the crowds or even go to the post office.
Here is how you can make Christmas shopping a breeze. First make a list of everyone you need to buy for. On your list you will have those people who you will see on the holiday and deliver your Christmas gift to and there are those you are going to have to ship your gifts to who are out of town or even out of state. Once you get that figured out the rest is pretty easy as … Read More >>>
How to Cope With the Grief of Pet Loss
Grieving the loss of a loved one can be very difficult because your pet was a constant presence in your life and your home. Grieving is hard because you had a routine with your pet: feedings, walks, sitting in the lap time, favourite treats, funny faces and tricks. Pet loss is especially painful because your loss / bond is unique: your pet loved you unconditionally, unreservedly and was always waiting at home, excited and happy to see you.
This loss can hurt worse than losing a friend.
This wasn’t just a dog or just a cat. Grieving a pet death is painful because they were part of your family.
How to Cope With Pet Loss:
– Acknowledge that this is a huge, sad event. Don’t downplay it, or shrug it off. Grieving is a process that can take months.
– Accept that you may never totally get over … Read More >>>
Travel RVing With Pets
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If you own pets (or if they own you), taking an extended RV trip without them would be unthinkable. Being able to take our pets along with us was the number 2 reason we opted for getting an RV. (I’m not sure what the number 1 reason was).
Traveling with pets can make your RVing experience very gratifying. But, if you don’t plan well for it, it can make you c-r-a-z-y! So don’t throw your pets in the RV at the last minute without considering that they are people, too, and deserve special care and attention to their needs.
Most dogs take readily to RV travel and enjoy the trip as much as other family members. As long as you stop every couple of hours and take them out for some exercise and to take care of their personal business, they are good to go. But there are … Read More >>>