Adopting a Shelter Pet I guess you could say that it all started a long time ago. I grew up around dogs but we were always a family that went to breeders to get our new companions. I had always been intrigued by mixed breed dogs, mutts, but we just never had one. Now, there’s … Read more
Canine Osteosarcoma This infographic shares some of the startling facts and figures behind canine osteosarcoma. Osteosarcoma is a devastating disease for which there is currently no cure. This visual display was created through a partnership between the Morris Animal Foundation and Orvis to spread awareness and grow support for further research efforts in hopes of … Read more
How to Teach Your Cat to do Tricks Cat training sounds like a joke to many of us, especially to cat lovers. And ironically, if you Google ‘cats training’ one of the top search suggestions you see would be ‘cats training their humans.’ That is funny, but it’s also true to a certain degree. Cats … Read more
The goldfish is a member of the carp family and certain mutations caused the breed to produce fish with red, orange or yellow colored scales. Fun fact about this breed was during Ancient China, it was originally kept for its meat. In the modern days, the goldfish became one of the most popular fish breeds. … Read more
Exercising Your Cat Seven, eight, nine, come on push through it, you can do one more. Cats need exercise as much as we do. You can add precious years together by keeping your cat active. Encouraging activity keeps a pet’s weight in check and also provides mental stimulation. In other words, exercising your cat is … Read more
The Most Dangerous Diseases For Dogs If you take a little time to think about what might be endangering our canine companions, these beloved four-legged friends of ours are suffering from a growing epidemic. It’s not just rabies, heartworm, fleas or ticks that’s causing them the majority of their pain and suffering, it’s actually being … Read more
Diabetes in Cats and Dogs on the Rise It will come as no surprise to many pet owners that their furry friends are getting fatter, but it may shock you once you realize that a recent study revealed that cases of diabetes in cats and dogs has risen over 900% in just five years. The … Read more
Traveling to Europe With Your Dog Are you planning a trip to Europe this year but hate the thought of having to leave your dog in a kennel while you’re away? If you’re anything like me, you’ll worry about your pet the whole time you’re away, wondering if he’s okay. Consider bringing him with you! … Read more
The Cost of Having and Caring for a Dog Dog ownership is an extremely rewarding experience. It’s a big commitment, too. Not only must you be dedicated, you must be prepared also for the cost of having and caring for a dog. There’s the ongoing costs you’d expect, such as food. There may also be … Read more
Fresh Water Fish Compatibility for a Happy Tank Let’s face it: We don’t get along with every other person on the planet. It’s impossible—we’re all too different. We have our likes and dislikes, our personalities and tolerance levels. That friend-or-foe dynamic is in place in the natural world, too—even if it’s a natural world that … Read more