Chelsea Mortensen

Keeping your dog clean can be a challenge, and that includes maintaining the ears. Most dogs don’t need frequent ear cleaning, but an occasional deep clean can…

By Chelsea Mortensen

Any dog owner knows that dogs have some emotions. You can see your dog bark and raise his hackles when he is angry or whine and run away when he’s scared. You…

By Chelsea Mortensen

Exotic Shorthair cats are not as well-known as their longhair counterparts, Persians, but they're still a distinctive and popular cat breed. Many find these ca…

By Chelsea Mortensen

As pet owners, we usually get a good idea of what’s normal and what isn’t when it comes to our pet’s bowel movements. And black poop isn’t normal. It’s an imme…

By Chelsea Mortensen

There is nothing like a smelly urine stain to make you wonder if you are cut out for pet ownership. Some carpet stains can be cleaned with all-purpose cleaners…

By Chelsea Mortensen

If you want to give your cat a bath, one of the best choices is to use shampoo formulated for cats. But sometimes, you do not want to buy a whole bottle for on…

By Chelsea Mortensen

Petco is one of the biggest pet store chains in the US, and with over 1,500 franchises, it can seem ubiquitous. But maybe you’re trying to get away from it for…

By Chelsea Mortensen

We love it when our pets can help themselves and stay safe in the process. Dog ramps and stairs are a great way to make things a little easier on our canine co…

By Chelsea Mortensen

Brazil’s first native cat breed, the Brazilian Shorthair, is a new and exciting type of cat descended from the feral street cats found across Brazil. These cat…

By Chelsea Mortensen

Dogs and water sports often hand-in-hand, and if you love swimming, it’s not surprising that you’d want your dog to come along too. Some dogs take to water lik…

By Chelsea Mortensen