Author: JJ Keeler

JJ Keeler lives in Colorado with a house full of pets. She owns three dogs, two cats, and a hamster she bought as a bribe to get her daughter to ride the school bus. She has a BA in English Literature from the University of Colorado and has worked as a professional writer for fifteen years. Her clothes are perpetually covered in pet hair.

A Tiger with the Coronavirus: What Does this Mean for Pets?

April 23, 2020
A Tiger with the Coronavirus: What Does this Mean for Pets

As most people have heard by now, a four-year-old tiger named Nadia was recently diagnosed with the coronavirus at the Bronx Zoo. Her diagnosis came after she, as well as other animals near her, started showing signs of the virus. This discovery has prompted all kinds of questions. How did the tiger get it (especially since people automatically tend to social distance from man-eating beasts)? Can other cats get it? What about dogs? Can they … Continue reading “A Tiger with the Coronavirus: What Does this Mean for Pets?”

Best Mother’s Day Gifts for Dog Lovers

April 23, 2020
Best Mother’s Day Gifts for Dog Lovers

You don’t have to have a human child to be a mom – sometimes children come with four legs. But whether a mother to sticky-fingered kiddo or a muddy-pawed mutt (or both), Mother’s Day is the most prominent day of the year when moms get to be celebrated. So, how can we make this celebration a real tail-wagger? Start by a few of these gifts: A Massage What mom can’t use a massage? From moms … Continue reading “Best Mother’s Day Gifts for Dog Lovers”

Can’t take your dog to the groomer? Five Tips to Manage the Mane

April 23, 2020
Can't take your dog to the groomer? Five Tips to Manage the Mane

With groomers closed as we attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus, chances are heavy that your dog has an interesting hairdo. A mutt with a mullet? A beagle with a beard? A rat terrier channeling Rapunzel? Shaggy dogs are now the norm. While it’s not imperative that your dog’s hair be pristine – heck, they’ve got nowhere to go! – many people groom their pets regularly to help control odor, slow down shedding, … Continue reading “Can’t take your dog to the groomer? Five Tips to Manage the Mane”

When Should You Take Your Dog To The Vet During The Pandemic?

April 23, 2020
When Should You Take Your Dog To The Vet During The Pandemic?

Veterinarians, despite a world on lockdown, are open. It comes as no surprise – any animal lover will tell you that they’re absolutely essential. However, not all vets are business as usual. Some are asking that any routine appointment be postponed while others are allowing in pets but requesting the owners remain in their cars. Whether your local vet has several restrictions or none at all, visiting isn’t necessarily something you should do just because … Continue reading “When Should You Take Your Dog To The Vet During The Pandemic?”

How to Bond with Your Dog During Crisis

April 23, 2020
How to Bond with Your Dog During Crisis

A novel virus. An economy in peril. Isolation. It’s not a great time to be a person, but with everyone at home, groomers shut down, and vets serving emergency calls only, it’s a heck of a time to be a dog. It’s also a time that reinforces the importance of the canine/human connection. So, how can we make lemonade out of these lemons and use these weeks to bring ourselves even closer to our pets? … Continue reading “How to Bond with Your Dog During Crisis”