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Is That Normal? 10 Common Cat Behaviors You Should Know About Here at Sparky Steps, we know that all cats have their adorable personalities and none of them are afraid to show it. Every individual cat flaunts its unique personality, but that doesn’t stop all cats from sharing common behaviors. If you have always wondered why your cat acts the way they do, we have you covered.   Scratching Anything and Everything This is one of the most annoying common cat behaviors that owners have to deal with especially if your cat chooses something like a couch or drapes to...

The 3 Best Ways to Help Your Dog Lose Weight The statistics are shocking; approximately 56% of dogs and 60% of cats were classified as clinically overweight or obese by their veterinary healthcare professional.<1> That equals approximately 50.2 million dogs and 56.5 million cats in the United States that are too heavy for their good health. You may have heard about Chubbs the 29-pound cat who was recently in the headlines.<2> His large girth made it uncomfortable for him to move freely, and he was so big that he couldn't fit into a kennel. The extra weight made him susceptible...

How To Take A Road Trip With Your Dog It’s finally summertime and that means that for some of you, a road trip is right around the corner. One of the reasons that you might be taking a road trip is because you want to take your dog on vacation with you! We here at Sparky Steps totally understand that. Why wouldn’t you want to enjoy a new experience with your best furry friend? However, as you’re taking a road trip, it is important to keep your dog as safe and as comfortable as possible so they’re enjoying the vacation...

Caring for Canine Teeth at Home Here at Sparky Steps, our dedicated dog walkers keep your canine companion safe and secure outdoors. And it’s a good thing, because “outdoors” is certainly a fascinating place for furry friends! We all know that dogs – spurred on by their superior sense of smell – often enjoy exploring through taste and texture. Most owners have caught their inquisitive pooch chewing sticks or nibbling grass, at least once or twice. So consider, for a moment, the condition of your canine’s teeth. Chomping on various objects – in addition to daily kibble, canned food, or...

Harness the Power to Take Your Dogs on a Group Walk Sometimes walking Chester isn't an easy task: he's sniffing at every blade of grass, he's tugging, he's pulling you toward fellow walkers, he's trying to chase squirrels...he's just really being a challenge! Now try walking three or four Chesters. Believe it or not, it's not impossible--if you do it right, you can successfully walk several dogs at once. The right gear, training and overall know-how are needed to pull it off. Let's find out how it's done!   Starting Out Getting your dogs together, putting on their harnesses and...