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We’re excited to announce something we’ve been working on behind the scenes for a while now—our brand-new Belle ‘n’ Paws Merch Store is officially live! 🎉 You can now browse and shop a curated collection of products that show your love for pets and support our mission to help pet …
Managing a diabetic pet isn’t easy—and when your internet’s down, your device is out of reach, or you’re just trying to stay organized on paper, having the right printable forms can be a game-changer. That’s why we’re offering two downloadable, printable forms designed specifically for pet parents who need to …
Moving forward this year after Paws’ passing in 2023 and Belle’s passing in 2024 has been difficult. Going through photos and articles serves as a constant reminder of both of them in our lives. We will continue publishing articles because we have several draft pieces in our system that haven’t …
If you’ve ever tried building your own cat scratching post, you know the struggle: “How much rope do I actually need?” Do you buy too much and end up with leftovers? Too little and end up rage-cutting zip ties and starting over? We’ve solved that with our Custom Rope Calculator …
If you’ve got a diabetic cat or dog, you know how overwhelming it can feel managing daily glucose readings. Jotting numbers on scraps of paper? Trying to make sense of spikes and drops? Yeah, been there. That’s why we created the Pet Diabetes Tracker—a clean, interactive tool designed specifically for …
Ever wonder how old your cat is in human years? Like… is Mittens just vibin’ in her 30s, or is she ready for a feline retirement plan?
You’ve probably heard the old myth—“1 dog year equals 7 human years.” But let’s be real… it’s not that simple. That’s why we built the Dog Age Calculator, a smarter way to understand your pup’s true age in human terms. Whether you’ve got a sprightly puppy or a wise old …
Looking for our Senior Dog Age Calculator? The age at which a dog is considered a senior varies depending on the size and breed of the dog. In general, small dogs are considered seniors at 10-12 years old, medium-sized dogs at 8-9 years old, large dogs at 6-7 years old, …
Maintaining a clean litterbox is crucial for your cat’s health and happiness. Cats are naturally clean animals, and a dirty litterbox can lead to unwanted behaviors like refusing to use the box or eliminating outside of it. This guide covers everything you need to know about keeping your cat’s litterbox …
Anyone who has watched a pair of bonded cats knows the truth: love doesn’t mean always getting along. Belle and Paws, like many sibling cats, share a relationship that’s a fascinating blend of deep connection and occasional, spectacular disagreement. It can be a constant negotiation of personal space, resources, and …
Looking for our Senior Cat Age Calculator? The age at which a cat is considered a senior is about 11 years old and above. Both the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and International Cat Care (ICC) would seem to agree with that. Then with cats over 15 years old …
We’ve made it no secret here that we advocate for senior animals as much as we can here. It certainly is the premise behind our mantra “Senior pets still have love to give”. More on our own senior pet’s journey HERE. Senior animals should be first on the list for adoption …
Senior animals always have a place in our hearts. While they still have love to give… seniors will many times come with issues that need to be dealt with. We happened to get lucky with both Belle and Paws. Neither cat had any serious issues when we got them. Even …
Cat spraying can be one of the most frustrating challenges cat owners face. Much like our experience with Skittles, many cat parents find themselves at their wits’ end trying to address this behavior. Understanding why cats spray and how to prevent it requires patience, dedication, and a deep understanding of …
While initially there were good feelings around getting Belle and Paws, the whole thing started to turn sour immediately after meeting their old owners. The previous owners never gave us any veterinarian history. We asked several times. Belle and Paws’ previous owners also moved into another place that was literally …
