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All You Need to Know about Cat Harnesses

It’s best for domesticated cats to stay indoors. By remaining inside your home, these feline companions stay safe, live longer, and avoid dangerous hazards such as coming across wild animals, getting hit by a car, and transmitting infectious diseases. However, if you want your cat to be physically and mentally stimulated, there are ways to… Continue reading All You Need to Know about Cat Harnesses

How to Introduce a Kitten to a Cat

Do you feel like it’s time to add another furry feline to your home? Before bringing home a kitten from the animal shelter or rescue centre, there are things you need to consider and prepare.  First and foremost, think about your existing cat. Cats are territorial by nature, so your cat (aka the master of… Continue reading How to Introduce a Kitten to a Cat

Why Do Cats Knead?

Cats are beautiful creatures with unusual habits. If you’re adopting one for the very first time, it’s best to read up on as much cat behaviour as possible so you don’t get blindsided by their eccentricities. Kneading is one of those peculiar cat behaviours, and in this Waldo’s Friends article, we answer the questions: What… Continue reading Why Do Cats Knead?

How to Clip Your Dog’s Nails

As a paw parent, you are responsible for the well-being of your furry companion. This includes overseeing your dog’s grooming, which is defined by Wikipedia as “the hygienic care and cleaning of a dog.” Dog grooming may be done by your trusted veterinarian or professional dog groomer on a regular basis. However, as a dog… Continue reading How to Clip Your Dog’s Nails

The Ultimate Gift Guide for the Wildlife Lover in Your Life

Choosing the perfect gift for the wildlife lover in your life is a rewarding and fun experience. Not only will your friend or loved one appreciate the thought and care you’ve put into their gift, but you’ll also learn so much about their world and preferences. To help you do just that, we scoured the… Continue reading The Ultimate Gift Guide for the Wildlife Lover in Your Life

How to Stop My Dog from Barking

Usually loud and sharp, barking is a natural sound that dogs make. Dogs bark to verbally communicate with others or to express their feelings in different scenarios. When a dog barks frequently, excessively, or during unwanted times, his owner must find the cause of the barking and search for ways to stop the behaviour. In… Continue reading How to Stop My Dog from Barking

8 Ways to Make a Cat Love You

Most cats are like introverts. It takes them longer to warm up to people, but when they finally reciprocate your attention and affection, the joy you feel will be incomparable. Whether you’re a person who’s about to adopt a new cat, a cat lover who just wants to befriend someone else’s cat, or a cat… Continue reading 8 Ways to Make a Cat Love You

How to Crate Train a Puppy

We’re so happy you made the commitment to become a new puppy parent! It’s expected that you’ll face challenges in the coming weeks as a first-time whelp owner, but we’re here to help make the process as easy and enjoyable as possible. Before everything else, start off by finding out how to prepare your home… Continue reading How to Crate Train a Puppy

The Ultimate Gift Guide for the Crazy Dog Lover in Your Life

Raise your hand if you personally know a true-blue dog lover! Let’s face it, most of us are close to at least a handful of these paw fanatics—dog owners who devote most of their time and energy to their four-legged best friends. To show these dog lovers in your life just how special they are… Continue reading The Ultimate Gift Guide for the Crazy Dog Lover in Your Life

How to Pet a Cat

Have you ever felt the urge to pet an unknown cat the moment you come across it? We’ve all been guilty of doing this without thinking of the possible repercussions, the worst of which could be the cat accidentally scratching or biting you. Though cats are social creatures, they don’t communicate and interact the same… Continue reading How to Pet a Cat

The Ultimate Gift Guide for the Crazy Cat Lover in Your Life

If you know a crazy cat lover, chances are you’ve visited them and been amazed at just how many cat things one human being can own. We would know; our home has two crazy cat lovers in it, and the dog’s pretty nuts about her too. So how do you show your love and appreciation… Continue reading The Ultimate Gift Guide for the Crazy Cat Lover in Your Life

How to Stop Your Cat from Scratching Furniture

Is your favourite couch scratched beyond recognition? Is your vintage carpet desperately asking to be rolled up after another destructive clawing session from your cat? If you find yourself constantly hoping your cat would stop scratching your furniture, floors, rugs, and other items, you’re in luck! We’ve done our research to find the best ways… Continue reading How to Stop Your Cat from Scratching Furniture