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Hand-painted black sleeping cat urn by Farbe Ceramics, curled in the classic crescent sleeping position
Cat Sleeping Positions Explained: What Your Cat's Sleep Really Means
Cats sleep between 12 and 16 hours a day, and the position they choose says a lot about how safe, warm, and relaxed they feel. A cat curled in a... Lire plus...
Handmade clay dog sculpture in progress at the Farbe Ceramics studio, a custom mixed breed dog memorial being shaped by hand
Are Mixed Breed Dogs Healthier? What Science Says About Mutts
Are mixed breed dogs healthier than purebreds? The short answer is: often, but not always. Mixed breed dogs tend to carry fewer inherited disease mutations and, on average, live a... Lire plus...
Hand-painted small pet figurine memorial urn by Farbe Ceramics with personalised name
Are Ferrets Good Pets? An Honest Guide for First-Time Owners
Are ferrets good pets? Yes, for the right person. Ferrets are affectionate, playful, and endlessly entertaining companions, but they need several hours of supervised play each day, a carefully ferret-proofed... Lire plus...
Why Do Cats Purr? What Your Cat's Purring Really Means
Why Do Cats Purr? What Your Cat's Purring Really Means
Cats purr by rapidly flexing the muscles in their larynx, creating a soft vibration on both the in breath and the out breath. Most of the time purring means your... Lire plus...
Do Dogs Grieve? How to Help a Dog Mourning the Loss of Another Pet
Do Dogs Grieve? How to Help a Dog Mourning the Loss of Another Pet
Do dogs grieve? Yes. Research and the experience of countless dog owners tell us that dogs can and do mourn the loss of a companion, whether that was another dog,... Lire plus...
How to Find a Lost Dog: What to Do in the First 24 Hours
How to Find a Lost Dog: What to Do in the First 24 Hours
If your dog has just gone missing, act now rather than waiting for them to wander home. Search your immediate neighborhood on foot, tell every neighbor you meet, and call... Lire plus...
Indoor Cat Enrichment: Simple Ideas to Keep Your Indoor Cat Happy
Indoor Cat Enrichment: Simple Ideas to Keep Your Indoor Cat Happy
Indoor cat enrichment means giving your cat daily chances to hunt, climb, watch, and problem-solve, the way they would outdoors. The good news is you do not need expensive gadgets:... Lire plus...
Green grey two tone handmade ceramic pet urn, a long-lasting eco friendly pet memorial keepsake by Farbe Ceramics
Eco Friendly Pet Memorial Ideas: Sustainable Ways to Honor Your Pet
Gentle eco friendly pet memorial ideas: biodegradable urns, living tree tributes, and lasting handmade keepsakes to honor your pet sustainably. Lire plus...
Hand-painted ceramic small pet figurine on a mint green custom urn by Farbe Ceramics
How Long Do Bearded Dragons Live? A Beardie Lifespan and Care Guide
How long do bearded dragons live? Most bearded dragons live 8 to 12 years in captivity, and with excellent care some reach 14 years or more. In the wild in... Lire plus...
Coping With the Loss of a Dog: How to Grieve, Heal, and Remember
Coping With the Loss of a Dog: How to Grieve, Heal, and Remember
Coping with the loss of a dog is one of the hardest things a pet owner ever goes through, and the sadness you feel is completely valid. There is no... Lire plus...
Hand-painted ceramic dog portrait urn of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel by Farbe Ceramics
Why Does My Dog Follow Me Everywhere? What Your Velcro Dog Is Telling You
Why does my dog follow you everywhere? In most cases it is simply love and instinct: dogs are pack animals, you are their pack, and being near you feels safe... Lire plus...
Why Do Cats Knead? The Sweet Reason Cats Make Biscuits
Why Do Cats Knead? The Sweet Reason Cats Make Biscuits
Why do cats knead? Cats knead because the motion is left over from kittenhood, when pressing on their mother's belly helped milk flow while nursing. In adult cats it becomes... Lire plus...
Senior Cat Care: How to Help Your Aging Cat Stay Comfortable and Content
Senior Cat Care: How to Help Your Aging Cat Stay Comfortable and Content
Senior cat care comes down to a few gentle adjustments: twice-yearly vet checks, easy access to water and litter boxes, soft warm places to rest, and a steady, predictable routine.... Lire plus...
Do Cats Grieve? How to Recognise and Comfort a Grieving Cat
Do Cats Grieve? How to Recognise and Comfort a Grieving Cat
Yes, cats do grieve. When a bonded companion dies, whether another cat, a dog, or a person, many cats show real behavioural changes: searching the house, calling out, eating less,... Lire plus...
Handmade ceramic chinchilla figurine urn by Farbe Ceramics, hand-painted small pet keepsake
How Long Do Chinchillas Live? What Every Owner Should Know About Their Long Lives
How long do chinchillas live? Pet chinchillas often live 10 to 20 years, the longest of any small pet. Learn what shapes chinchilla lifespan and how to help yours thrive. Lire plus...
When Is It Too Hot to Walk a Dog? A Summer Pavement Safety Guide
When Is It Too Hot to Walk a Dog? A Summer Pavement Safety Guide
In the UK and much of the US right now, the honest answer is this: if the air temperature is above 25C (77F), skip the daytime walk, and above 28C... Lire plus...
What Is the Rainbow Bridge? The Meaning Behind the Poem That Comforts Pet Owners
What Is the Rainbow Bridge? The Meaning Behind the Poem That Comforts Pet Owners
The Rainbow Bridge is a comforting idea, drawn from a short prose poem, that describes a sunny meadow just this side of heaven where pets who have passed away wait,... Lire plus...
Small hand-painted ceramic pet figurine urn in mint green, a keepsake for small pets like budgies
How Long Do Budgies Live? Parakeet Lifespan and How to Help Yours Thrive
How long do budgies live? A well cared for pet budgie, known in the US as a parakeet, usually lives 10 to 15 years, far longer than the 4 to... Lire plus...
Hand-painted ceramic maneki neko lucky cat urn with grey tabby markings and raised paw
Maneki Neko Meaning: The Story of Japan's Lucky Beckoning Cat
The maneki neko, Japan's famous lucky cat, is a figurine of a seated cat with one paw raised in a beckoning gesture, and it is believed to invite good fortune... Lire plus...
Pet Hedgehog Care: How to Keep an African Pygmy Hedgehog Happy and Healthy
Pet Hedgehog Care: How to Keep an African Pygmy Hedgehog Happy and Healthy
Pet hedgehogs are quiet, gentle companions that do best with a consistently warm room, a high protein diet, and a large wheel to run on at night. An African pygmy... Lire plus...
Handmade ceramic dog figurine urn hand-painted by Farbe Ceramics, featured image for a guide on blue-green algae and dog water safety
Blue-Green Algae and Dogs: How to Spot Toxic Water Before Your Dog Swims
Blue-green algae can poison a dog within minutes. Learn how to spot toxic water, the symptoms of blue-green algae poisoning in dogs, and what to do fast. Lire plus...
Hand-painted ceramic small pet figurine urn in blue by Farbe Ceramics, a keepsake honouring guinea pigs, chinchillas, and other chatty small companions
Guinea Pig Sounds Explained: What Wheeking, Purring, and Teeth Chattering Mean
Guinea pig sounds are a real language. Wheeking is an excited call for food or attention, a low bubbling purr usually means contentment, rumbling is about dominance or courtship, and... Lire plus...
Painted portrait of a brown and white rabbit, from a guide on how to keep rabbits cool in summer
How to Keep Rabbits Cool in Summer: What Every Bunny Owner Should Know
If you are wondering how to keep rabbits cool in summer, the short answer is: keep them somewhere below 25C (77F), out of direct sun, with plenty of water, cool... Lire plus...
What Is Kitten Season? Why Shelters Fill Up in July and How to Help
What Is Kitten Season? Why Shelters Fill Up in July and How to Help
Kitten season is the stretch of the year, roughly March through October, when the vast majority of kittens are born and animal shelters fill far beyond their capacity. It builds... Lire plus...
Handmade ceramic dog sculpture in progress at Farbe Ceramics, honouring the dogs we protect from summer hazards like grass seeds
Grass Seeds in Dogs: Symptoms, Dangers, and How to Protect Your Dog This Summer
Grass seeds are a hidden summer hazard for dogs, especially spaniels and long-coated breeds. Learn the warning signs in paws and ears, and how to prevent them. Lire plus...
Are Ceramic Pet Urns a Good Choice? An Honest Guide from a Potter
Are Ceramic Pet Urns a Good Choice? An Honest Guide from a Potter
If you are wondering whether a ceramic urn is a good choice for your pet's ashes, the short answer is yes, for most homes it is one of the loveliest... Lire plus...
Hand-painted ceramic urn with a long-haired cat silhouette by Farbe Ceramics, a keepsake in the likeness of a fluffy Maine Coon style cat
Maine Coon Personality: What It Is Like to Live With a Gentle Giant
Loyal, chatty in the softest way, and playful for life: what Maine Coon personality is really like, how long these gentle giants live, and what they need to thrive. Lire plus...
Hand-painted ceramic dog figurine with a curious head tilt, a playful reminder of how much dogs love games and mental stimulation
Mental Stimulation for Dogs: Easy Enrichment Ideas for a Bored Dog
Mental stimulation for dogs matters just as much as physical exercise. A dog whose brain gets a daily workout is calmer, more settled, and far less likely to chew, dig,... Lire plus...
How Long Do Hamsters Live? Lifespan by Breed and How to Help Them Thrive
How Long Do Hamsters Live? Lifespan by Breed and How to Help Them Thrive
How long do hamsters live? Most pet hamsters live 2 to 3 years, though the exact range depends on the breed: Syrian hamsters usually reach 2 to 3 years, dwarf... Lire plus...
Handmade ceramic custom pet sculpture, hand-painted from the owner's pet photos, by Farbe Ceramics
How to Take Good Photos of Your Pet: Simple Tips That Actually Work
Simple pet photography tips from Tammy at Farbe Ceramics: the best lighting, phone camera tricks, and gentle ways to get cats, dogs, and small pets to look at the camera. Lire plus...
Senior Dog Care: How to Keep Your Old Dog Comfortable and Happy
Senior Dog Care: How to Keep Your Old Dog Comfortable and Happy
Senior dog care comes down to three things: comfort, routine, and a little extra patience. Most dogs are considered seniors around age 7 to 10 depending on their size, and... Lire plus...
Handmade ceramic sleeping cat in calico colours, stretched out in the relaxed sprawl cats use to stay cool in summer, by Farbe Ceramics
How to Keep Cats Cool in a Heatwave: A Cat Owner's Summer Guide
Keep cats cool in a heatwave with shade, water stations and cool surfaces, learn the signs of heatstroke in cats, and know when to call the vet. Lire plus...
Pet Sympathy Gifts: What to Give Someone Who Has Lost a Beloved Pet
Cadeaux de condoléances pour animaux de compagnie : Que donner à quelqu'un qui a perdu un animal de compagnie adoré
Les cadeaux de condoléances les plus réconfortants pour animaux de compagnie font une chose simple : ils disent « votre animal comptait ». Les premiers jours, un réconfort pratique est... Lire plus...
Handmade ceramic cat shaped urn for pet ashes, hand painted to match the cat's coat
Guide des tailles d'urnes funéraires pour animaux : quelle taille d'urne me faut-il pour mon animal de compagnie ?
La règle d'un pouce cube par livre, la taille des urnes pour chiens et chats selon leur poids, et des réponses délicates aux questions les plus fréquentes des propriétaires d'animaux... Lire plus...
Helping Children Cope With Pet Loss: What to Say and How to Remember Together
Aider les enfants à faire face à la perte d'un animal de compagnie : que dire et comment se souvenir ensemble
La manière la plus douce d'aider un enfant à faire face à la perte d'un animal de compagnie est d'être honnête en termes simples, de lui laisser voir que vous... Lire plus...
Handmade ceramic rabbit urn for ashes, hand painted with brown and white bunny markings
Idées de mémoriaux pour un lapin : Comment rendre hommage à un compagnon adoré
Si vous êtes à la recherche d'idées de monuments commémoratifs pour lapins, vous portez probablement un deuil que d'autres pourraient ne pas comprendre pleinement. Les façons significatives d'honorer un lapin... Lire plus...
What to Say to Someone Who Lost a Pet: Words That Truly Comfort
Que dire à quelqu'un qui a perdu son animal de compagnie : des mots qui réconfortent vraiment
Si vous vous demandez quoi dire à quelqu'un qui a perdu un animal de compagnie, le message le plus gentil est simple et vrai : reconnaissez la perte, utilisez le... Lire plus...
Pet Memorial Ideas: Gentle Ways to Honor a Pet You Have Lost
Idées de mémoriaux pour animaux de compagnie : Des manières douces d’honorer un animal de compagnie que vous avez perdu
Les idées de mémoriaux pour animaux de compagnie les plus significatives sont généralement les plus simples : une boîte à souvenirs avec leur collier et leur jouet préféré, un petit... Lire plus...
Keeping Pet Ashes at Home: Is It Okay, and How to Make It Feel Peaceful
Garder les cendres de son animal à la maison : est-ce une bonne idée et comment apaiser sa douleur ?
Garder les cendres de son animal de compagnie à la maison est tout à fait acceptable, et c'est bien plus courant que la plupart des gens ne le pensent. Plus... Lire plus...
How a Custom Hand-Painted Pet Urn Is Made: From Your Photo to the Kiln
Comment une urne funéraire personnalisée peinte à la main est fabriquée : de votre photo au four de cuisson
Une urne funéraire personnalisée pour animaux de compagnie peinte à la main est fabriquée en quatre étapes : le récipient est tourné sur un tour de potier et cuit dans... Lire plus...
Coping With the Loss of a Cat: Gentle Ways to Grieve and Remember
Faire face à la perte d'un chat : des moyens doux de faire son deuil et de se souvenir
Le chagrin après la perte d'un chat est réel, valide et souvent plus profond que ce que les gens attendent. La meilleure façon de le traverser est de se permettre... Lire plus...
How to Choose the Right Pet Memorial Urn
Comment choisir la bonne urne funéraire pour animal de compagnie
Le choix d'une urne funéraire pour animaux de compagnie repose sur trois éléments : la taille adaptée au poids de votre animal, un style qui lui ressemble, et des détails... Lire plus...