Can cats have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? Yes, they can, and often do. To understand why, it helps to take a look at why people get it. It’s a side effect of stress and results in a variety of strange but mostly benign behaviors, including things like hair twirling, nail biting, hand washing, etc. In cats, we often see them over-grooming […]

Are white dogs deaf? Are Dalmatians deaf and what is the cause of Dalmatian deafness? Why did I end up with a dead boston terrier? What are the most common deaf dog breeds? These are the most popular questions owners ask regarding the causes of dog deafness. There are four different types of genetic defects that affect deaf puppies. The […]

Instinctively, dogs are hunters and scavengers, some more than others. Even today, the genes of certain breeds howl incessantly from the adrenaline rush of the chase and the thrill of victory for their hunt. Nature gave them that extraordinary impulse to continue existing. Dogs with low prey drive are content to sit on your lap or at your feet with […]

“God” animals are a very special variety of Old Soul animals that serve a significant purpose within a specific incarnation. They are all wise animals who usually come for an important lesson, cause or event. They shepherd souls through emotional, traumatic and life-altering experiences. Animal God is a definition and term given to me by my Guides during many animal […]

I had never heard of a Bavarian Mountain Hound before my partner, Anton, broached the topic of getting one. We already had two black Labs, a terrier, and two cats. As far as I was concerned, our animal family was complete. All of our animals worked. The two farmers worked with Anton during bird season to retrieve pheasants, woodcocks, snipes […]

GMOs, or “genetically modified organisms,” are plants or animals created through genetic engineering, which fuses and alters the DNA of different species, creating different types of food not found in traditional nature. Consumers fear that GMOs are unhealthy and may lead to health and food problems in the future. Advocates and manufacturers of GMOs such as the Monsanto corporation (whose […]

What causes dog scratching? There are many reasons why your dog would scratch. Before you can stop that stubborn itch, you need to find out what’s causing the itch. Neurogenic: This is caused by excessive licking and chewing. This usually occurs when your pet doesn’t get enough exercise or mental stimulation. This can also be due to separation anxiety. Infections […]

If you’re like me and like to do some Webkinz Gardening from time to time, you’ll probably have plenty of farm-fresh food on hand all the time. I think at one point this summer we had over 25 pumpkins to harvest at one time. So do you want to know what you can do with tons of pumpkins? Of course […]

We often talk about the incredible increase in real estate values ​​in the last five years in the Great State of Florida. The state of the hurricane, so to speak, is so flat that there is hardly anything to slow down a massive hurricane. But some still question why anyone would pay so much to live on a giant sandbar. […]

I received some positive feedback today from a client of mine several months ago who asked me for help in his quest to quit smoking. Client confidentiality being what it is, I’m not going to discuss details, but when I asked if he could write about some of the things we talked about, they gave me permission as long as […]