Pets — Page 2

10 Common Houseplants That Are Harmful to Your Pets

February 27, 2015 by Ali Lawrence
Last updated on: June 5, 2015

We’ve all witnessed a dog or cat charge into the yard to chomp on green grass, just like we’ve all cleaned up the resulting, imminent mess. While a little grass won’t hurt your pets, there are quite a few common… [read]

The Top 5 Worst Pet Food Ingredients

March 26, 2014 by Narayan Khalsa
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

It should come as no surprise that the cheapest and most widely available pet foods are just as unhealthy as cheap, widely available human foods. Unfortunately, most mainstream foods for cats and dogs are overly processed and don’t even meet… [read]

Indoor Gardens and Cats: Keeping Your Pets Out of Your Crops

October 8, 2013 by Sara Dawkins
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

1. Cayenne Pepper – Most cats have an aversion to cayenne pepper. Sprinkling a small amount around your planter can help keep the kitties away from the plant itself. 2. Aquarium Gravel – Unlike other surfaces, gravel is much… [read]

Natural Flea Remedies

August 1, 2012 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

To repel fleas, keep your dog smelling like citrus and garlic. To make your own repellnt, put 3 cloves of garlic, the peels from 1 orange and 1 grapefruit, 1 tablespoon of rosemary and 1 pint of water into a… [read]