For weeks, you and your dog have been cooped up inside, channel surfing. Isn’t it time you both went outside? Even if you’re not athletically inclined, ice fishing is the perfect sport to help break the monotony of winter. Here’s what you need to think about to help keep your dog safe and warm. Does …
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Pet cats have the right idea about winter. You’ll never find them shoveling or scraping ice off a windshield. They’re more likely to be inside, basking in a sliver of sunshine. Or curled under your down comforter. Which raises the question: What else can you do to make your kitty feel cozy during the cold …
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Sure, you can resolve to eat less pasta and stop checking your cell phone every 5 minutes. But do you really have that much self-restraint? Instead of getting that gym membership, why not resolve to make some positive changes in your pet’s life? If you’re not sure what pet resolutions to make, your dog and …
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The tinsel is pretty. The candles and tree sure smell nice. But for every nice touch we add to our homes during the holidays, there’s an accompanying worry when it comes to pet safety. Have you hidden all potential holiday toxins and dangers out of your pet’s reach? To help protect your pet this season, …
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In its time, few things offered more entertainment in one place than the Barnum & Bailey Circus. Within three different rings, you could marvel at sword swallowers, trapeze artists, contortionists and strongmen. In addition to human entertainers, the circus showed off animal acts, enlisting animals with special talents. In fact, the circus employed a menagerie …
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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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