Your pet is more than a mere companion. They’re family. As such, they deserve the most nourishing meals you can provide. The right food can go far in giving your best friend a long and active life.

Bringing a pet home is a responsibility, just like raising a baby. The pet deserves all the love, care, and attention you can give, but some dog owners take things for granted. Failing to do your bit for your canine companion can have dire implications. Dogs easily fall prey to health issues and anxiety when they are ignored, and it is the last thing any pet parent would want to deal with. Fortunately, responsible pet parenting is not a lot of work. Just a little care mixed with lots of love can go a long way in keeping the canine healthy and happy over the years. Let us unveil some simple secrets that can help.

Make it a part of the family

Dog ownership is about adopting a new member for your family, so you must consider it as a commitment. Ensure that your family is happy with the decision. It expects warmth and companionship from everyone in the house, and it should get enough of both. When you bring a dog home, make sure that you have enough room indoors and in your family’s hearts.

It is incredibly hard when a beloved pet has aged and is in his final days. Not only is the loom of death itself hard, but it is also heartbreaking to watch your pet in pain and unable to do much, including eat or rest properly.

Although it is natural to want to keep your pet for as long as life permits, there are times when a dignified death is the right option, especially when the pain is unbearable. The following are seven ways you can help your aging pet in his final days.

10 Ways to Converse with Your Pet

If you’re a dog or a cat owner, you already have a strong spiritual bond with your pet. But is it really possible to have a two-way communication with them?

Animals are masters at telepathic communication. I hadn’t really appreciated just how much they psychically reveal their thoughts, feelings, emotions and health issues until I met with an animal communicator.

A few years back, I had a session with New England animal communicator Danielle MacKinnon and I was astonished at how much I learned. I was even able to ask Koda some questions through Danielle.

Here are some of Danielle’s tips to help you communicate with your pet:

1. If you want to talk with your pet, always ask for permission first. Remember to thank your pet after the session.
2. Keep your questions short and simple: “What’s bothering you?” “Do you like this?” Be as clear and concise as you can be.
3. Animals like to think in pictures. If you’re going out for a while, imagine sending a picture of a clock to your pet with the time you’re expecting to return. If you’re going away for a few days, imagine how many sunsets you’ll be away for.
4. Use your own body as a guide to connect with the body of your animal.  Ask your pet if it’s feeling all right, or if it’s experiencing any discomfort, then see if you’re feeling drawn to a certain area in your own body.