Friends of Nature

What can you expect when boarding your dog?

What can you expect when boarding your dog? If this is a new experience for you, the following tips can come in handy. Make sure shots are up-to-date. Your dogs will need to have a current r…

The Art of Pet Grooming

What’s a good haircut without a wash to go with it, though? While dogs don’t need to bathe as often as we do, they do need regular baths. Healthy dogs without any special breed requirements may only need a bath every couple of months. Other dogs (and some cats!) – especially the wrinkly ones (e.g., English bulldogs), the hairless ones, the ones that spend lots of time outside, or ones with skin problems – may need more frequent baths. Finally, most human shampoos…

Is There a Way to Stop Your Cat From Clawing the Furniture?

Clawing/scratching is one of those undesirable behaviors that can get a cat in trouble, especially when the item the cat decides to shred is the owner’s expensive couch or carpeting. Often, this behavior results in a frustrated owner and the cat ends up being tossed outdoors or even surrendered to the local shelter. However, that doesn’t need to be the case.

10 Questions Veterinarians Really Wish Pet Owners Would Ask

Vetstreet's Dr. Patty Khuly lists the 10 questions that would make a vet's (and owner's) life much easier — if only pet owners would ask them.

How Many Times a Day Should I Feed My Dog or Cat?

Wondering how often you should feed your cat or dog? Twice a day? Several times a day? Our veterinary nutritionist says it depends on a number of factors.

Why cats and dogs are acting differently

10 Most Cat-Friendly Dog Breeds

Hoping your next dog will want to keep your kitty company? We surveyed pet owners and they picked these 10 breeds as ones that are likely to be cat friendly.

5 Tips for Improving Health and Happiness by Basking in Nature

Health and happiness can be vastly improved by prioritizing nature-based solutions.

What to do when Mother Nature wrecks your vacation

Mother Nature vs. your vacation — you've been there too? But she doesn't have to win, if you have the right attitude ... and a plan B.

There are 4 elements of nature! Which one are you?

Each of the 4 elements of mother nature is essential for our being! We will show you which element your energy belongs to! Click here!

5 Tips to Improve Your Nature Macro Photography

This is my favorite type of photography. I don’t claim to be an expert, but I have lots of experience. I haven’t taken my macro lens off my camera since I bought it a few months ago. Here are a few tips that I’ve picked up: 1. Use a tripod when you can If you [...]

10 Ways to Write About Nature That Aren’t Cliché

Nature has been a favorite inspirational subject for many writers throughout history. But over the years, nature’s majesty has also been reduced to…

Build a Mini Ecosystem for Nature Observation with Kids

Building a Mini Ecosystem is an excellent way for kids to observe and learn about different small critters found on nature hunts and while in nature.

10 Things Nature Can Teach Us About Decorating

Do you ever take a moment to look up from your computer and look outside? It is amazing to take a deeper look into nature and see what it can teach us about decorating our home interiors. After all, mother nature never gets a color wrong.

Get inspired through nature's artwork

Nature has a way of creating beautiful artwork also during the winter months.

Five Simple Nature-Inspired Remodels

Incorporate nature's beauty into your home by following this list of nature-inspired remodels.