Let’s face it: It’s not good for you or your pet to hibernate indoors all winter. Yes, your pet is more than happy to snuggle into the down comforter with you, but at some point, you both need to get moving. Here are some simple living ideas to help keep your pet active and healthy …
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It’s hard to say who likes the nursing home visits more: the therapy dogs or the residents. From the hands eagerly petting the soft coats to the tails banging against the floor, it’s safe to say everyone’s for it. As part of National Senior Pet Month, we’re switching it up to focus on the dogs …
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We’re thankful for their snuggles. We’re thankful for their love. We’re thankful for the simple sound of a tail thumping the floor. As pet lovers and owners, we’re always thankful for our pets and the comfort and joy they bring to our lives, though we sometimes take it for granted. So there’s no better time …
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Curb appeal and proximity to good schools used to top the list for house hunters. But things have changed as a newer generation takes control of the housing market. For many millennials who are first-time home buyers, the must-have priorities now include fenced-in yards, built-in cat-climbing trees and close proximity to dog parks. Millennials and …
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It’s the time of year when human diets fall by the wayside. Celery is pushed aside in favor of turkey, gravy, stuffing and sweet potatoes with toasted marshmallows. But what about our pets, especially the ones with diabetes? They’re part of the family, too. Can they share in the cornucopia of yummy food? It’s perhaps …
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You’ve plied your pet with one delectable diet after another. But the itching, scratching, licking and gnawing at the skin continue. Despite your best efforts, your pet is still miserable — and now you are, too. How can you get this food allergy under control? The Facts About Pet Allergies Pets can have three different …
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We’re proud to introduce an online publication that celebrates the people and pets who seek a healthier and simpler lifestyle. With PREY Magazine, we hope to give you a reason — a reminder — to take a break, take a breath, and enjoy the simple things life has to offer. Like your pet. Taste of …
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Sad but true: Sometimes search-and-rescue operations become recovery missions. Whether it’s a missing person, a cold case, a crime scene or a natural disaster, cadaver dogs apply their finely tuned noses to pinpoint the location of remains that help solve mysteries and bring closure to grieving families. A Daunting Job Description Also known as human-remains …
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A pet’s ability to adapt to hardship can be remarkable. A blind cat, for example, can learn to navigate the house (just don’t plan on moving the furniture often). Many deaf dogs can be taught to respond to hand signals. Even the loss of a limb won’t stop most pets from chasing a laser pointer …
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It’s the time of year when the scent of pumpkin spice wafts through the air and dogs are wont to roll in piles of crispy leaves. It’s also a great time to protect the safety and well-being of your pet from potential seasonal dangers. Here are ten items that should be on your radar: What …
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