Petting a cat may seem easy but in reality, it requires a lot of thoughtfulness so as not to distress the cat, causing it to scratch or bite. For instance, a female cat may not like it if you touch its tail. The tips below will help you to pet your cat without agitating it.

Check if the cat wants to be pet

To check if the cat is ready for petting, extend a finger or a hand so the cat can sniff on it. If it is not interested, it will just stare at the hand suspiciously, and that means you should not pet it. If it sniffs the hand and rubs the chin or its head against the hand, then it is ready to be petted. Touch its body softly.

A dog shed is necessary for enhancing the dog’s safety and comfort. However, considering the way contractors and repair people levy high charges for these structures, you would feel like retreating from the idea, but you can DIY. Constructing a shed for your dog, can ensure it is always safe from other animals or people who would want to steal the pet. This comes in handy, when the dog sleeps outside. The shed will not only give the dog an assurance of security, but it will also protect it from weather elements and in particular during winter. This is a pet project you can crack alone. You do not have to high skills in building and you can do it alone with the help of a family member. Usually, the size and the design of the shed will depend solely on the size of your pet and your taste.

You start by gathering the materials and tools for the project. Most of the tools and materials, you may be having them in your store or garage.  It is time to use those chips of wood, which lie recklessly in the store. To be specific, you will require a screw gun, duct tape, screws of various sizes, shingles, and saber saw. In addition, you will need plywood, 2 by 4 planks of wood, two door hinges, carpenter pencil, and a door latch. Then, take the measurements of your pet’s width, length, and height. Preferably, your shed should be 11 to 17 inches than the dog, 6 to 9 inches taller, and 11 to 17 inches wider. The dimensions of the dog shed, also relies on your discretion. All the same, it should not be so large such that the pet feels uncomfortable and insecure. If possible layout the plan of the shed; it will make the pet DIY project easy. Use the 2 by 4 wood pieces to build the foundation. Then, cut a proportionate piece of the plywood and screw it into place. Cut other three pieces of plywood and prop them on the foundation. Use the duct tape to keep them up, temporarily.  Now, take some of the remaining 2 by 4 planks of wood and fix them in all the inside corners, to make the walls strong.

On the fourth piece of the plywood, cut out a door opening, measuring some three to five inches bigger than your dog. Screw the piece in place. You can decide to leave the opening as such or use the cutout  to make a door. If you choose to have a door on your dog shed, remove a half an inch from each side of the plywood. Fix a pair hinges on one side of the door space with screws and attach the latch on the door. It is now time to fix the roof. Cut it from the plywood. Do not that it should hang a little bit over each wall.  Use screws to fasten the roof to the walls. To make the roof, water resistant, apply shingles. For the shingles, it will be best, if you fix them using shorter screws. With that, your dog shed is ready. You can place at the patio, just any other outdoor living place, or the backyard. However, always ensure that the shed is raised from the ground.

You have found your dream pet, and now it is time to take it home. How prepared are you to accommodate the pet? Remember it will be a part of your family. Hence, you must be willing to do anything possible, to make the pet adjust fast. Pets get scared when they are moved to new places. It is your responsibility to make this transition period bearable.  Pets are loyal and loving but only if the people around them treat them with care and love. There are some ways to ease the adjustment. First, it is natural to feel anxious about when your cat, bird or dog, will feel comfortable around you and the family members. Even at that, do not hurry off this important stage of your relationship with your pet.  For instance, a cat will take approximately seven to fourteen days to acclimatize to a new environment. Therefore, this is not time to introduce it to your friends and relatives. Just save it for another day.

Find the pet some place to hide in as it tries to get used to the surroundings. They will appreciate it, if you have some set place for them from where, they can watch its new housemates as they go about their daily activities. Pets are very observant, hence, with time; they will come out of the hiding place and approach the person, who seems welcoming.
In addition, get a litter box for the pet. This will prevent the pet from littering your home. Are you confused about the litter box to use? In particular, pets, they opt for fine grain clumping litter box. Use this type, unless the cat is in the developmental stage where they eat their litter. On the other hand, non-clumping litter is preferred for kitten, which is yet to hit ten weeks in age.

To ensure your new feline health, take it for a visit to the veterinarian. Here you will get to know the diseases; the pet may be suffering from and get some advice on what to do. It is through this test, you learn whether the pet is allergic to certain things. Moreover, you can find out from the vet on the best feeds to give the pet. For a week or two, you will need to feed the animal, with the same diet, it used to have before you adopted it. It is all right to change from one brand to another but do this after this period. When you are introducing the new food, give a quarter portion of the new flavor and fill in the portion, with its old favorite food, until the pet adapts to the new diet. Pets and especially cats love to scratch on just anything. Hence, before you come home to a damaged leather couch, find it something to scratch on. Surprising, they also use their paws on wooden furniture. Save yourself the screams and curses, by investing on a scratching board. You do not need to buy, any board in your store, can serve this purpose. A pet can take some time to adjust to a new home, but it all depends with how you welcome it. Implement the above ways to initiate a lasting relationship with your pet.

In as much as you would love your new pet, you certainly cannot welcome it to your bedroom. There is the warmth o enjoy but there are also some health reasons, why you cannot sleep in the same bed with your pet. Instead, you need to find a bed suitable for your dog. It can be overwhelming to find the right bed for your pet, owing to the many types and shapes available. Regardless of whether you are considering a DIY bed or a designer, you should use the sleeping style of your bed, to k now the appropriate size and shape your dog’s need. To begin with, depending on the style of sleeping, there are two broad categories of dog beds. First, there are curl dog beds. In this division, we have the pillow dog bed. These take a rectangular, square or a round shape. Just like your pillows and cushions, the beds are soft. Mostly, they are stuffed with foam and cedar chips, to fight off fleas. However, if your dog exhibit allergic symptoms, you may have to veer off, those cushion beds containing cedar chips.

The next type is donut dog beds. They are oblong in shape, comfortable and able to accommodate the curl sleeping style. The edges are raised to ensure your dog stays in position, when it is resting. Dome dog bed on the other hand, resembles the aforementioned enclosed beds; just that it features a top part and only a small opening is left to allow the dog in.
The second category of dog beds comprises of beds, which facilitate comfortable sleeping for dogs that stretch. A dog mat represents one of these beds. It is suitable for offering a nice resting place during the day or for lining a dog kennel. Dog mats prevent the pet from lying on a cold floor. They feature a lean layer of foam ensuring comfort. On the other hand, a dog mattress resembles your mattress. It is larger and rectangular. It is also soft, a relish for dogs that stretch when sleeping.

Other beds are specially designed to offer comfort to dogs, which interchange between the two sleeping styles. Specialty beds are designed just as human furniture. A sofa style is great for your dog, if he sleeps curling and sometime stretching. This provides adequate space for the pet to stretch and raised edges to enable it to curl. If you have a senior dog or one that is suffering from hipdysplasia or arthritis, orthopedic dog bed, will be perfect. They are made in all the types discussed above, but the materials differ. Orthopedic beds are usually formed with memory foam, which is sturdy and comfortable while helping to support joints. Another specialty dog bed, which will be important during the cold weather, is the heated bed. Dog beds are a great reward for your pet’s loyalty and love. However, remember to consider the size of the bed since you will be bringing in the bed in your home. Consider the space you have and the size of the dog, when purchasing the bed.

Just as humans pets require clothing for the same reasons people wear them for. There is a wide variety of pet’s attire including sweaters, caps, jackets, T-shirts, jewelry, bandanas, and sunglasses. Are they relevant or are they just some accents? The answer to these questions is positive to both scenarios. Dog‘s attire serves two purposes. First, they shield the pet from extreme weather elements, and they make the pet to look unique. Many people do not court the idea of a dog having some clothing after all; it already has a hair coat. Hence, they will not comprehend why a dog will need a jacket, raincoat, hoodie or a sweatshirt. What     they do not know is that dog’s pets too are affected by heat, cold weather, and rain. In addition, some people own pets in places the breeds are not meant to live in. As a concerned pet owner, is best, if you ensured that your pet is safe from the effects of the environment.

In most cases, you will protect the pet during the cold weather but has it ever occurred to you that the pet experiences discomfort during the hot season too.  The pet industry has your back; they have designed jackets, which can keep the pet cool, during summer. The jackets maintain the body temperature at minimum and prevent heat injuries. Apparel your dog will need is a life jacket. Today, it is not strange to see dogs at the beach. Some even go to the extent of swimming in the shallow waters. If you intend carrying your dog to the beach with you, then a life jacket will be necessary. It will ensure its safety, if it drifts towards deeper waters or places with high tides. The outdoor air has been polluted and as humans have been exposed to particles in the atmosphere, dogs are facing the problem as well. It is also a norm for a dog to stick out their heads from the car, when you are traveling. Moreover, some people travel with their pets on motorbikes. In such cases, you will need to invest in some dog goggles to prevent debris from entering their eyes.

Pets’ attire is also sported for the purposes of fashion. This comes in handy, if you like having your dog with you whenever you travel. If you want your dog to be the talk of the town or the love of the children, you need to find the right accessories to adorn it. When selecting the fashionable apparel for your dog, it relies heavily on your personal taste. However, for the jewelry and bandanas, you must be careful, when you put them on because they are worn around the neck, which can lead to accidents. It is upon you to be at a closer look, anytime the dog is wearing either a jewelry piece or a bandana. Overall, pet’s apparel is essential. They make your dog or cat to look special, while protecting them from effects of harsh weather.