HOLIDAY HAPS FOR THE FURRY & FESTIVE
Pets are more than just companions; they’re cherished members of our families. With the holiday season upon us, it’s only natural that we want our pets to be part of the festivities. Yet, we must be mindful of the added stress the holidays can bring to our four-legged friends—extra people, more noise, a towering Christmas […]
THE BULLYING OF THE BULLIES
Affectionately referred to as House Hippos and Land Seals, due to the American Pit Bull’s stocky, “velvety” build and boxy snout, they are known for being as playful and humorous as these nicknames suggest, but these same characteristics are also what has vilified them for decades. October is National Pitbull Awareness Month, dedicated to educating […]
NO EMPTY BOWLS
For so many of us, our pets are more than just companions — they are family. In fact, of the 86.9 million US households that have pets, 97 percent consider their pets to be part of their family. Yet, as much as our pets contribute to our families, our homes and our joys, they also […]
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW BRIDGE
Part of opening your home, and your heart, to a pet is acknowledging that their life expectancy is much shorter than ours, and it’s likely will face the grief of losing them. For many of us, we recognize and accept that possible pain in return for the decade or more of unconditional love a pet […]
A TUMMY RUB A DAY, KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY
Loneliness and social isolation are significant issues for older adults, impacting their physical and mental health. Approximately one in three older adults experiences loneliness or social isolation, with potential links to various health problems. While some rates have decreased since the peak of the pandemic, baseline rates of loneliness remain a concern, particularly for certain vulnerable groups. […]
HERE COMES THE SUN
July is National Pet Hydration Awareness Month and with another record-breaking heat wave sweeping most of the country, it’s a great time to remind not only pet owners, but anyone who comes across homeless animals and wildlife in these extreme conditions, the importance of ensuring water is available. Dangerous levels of heat are forecast across […]
NO DOG LEFT BEHIND?
The effects of war are far reaching, and its scars everlasting. Each year, on Memorial Day, we acknowledge and honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Although it originated in the aftermath of the Civil War, there have sadly been a handful following wars conflicts that took the lives […]
FIGHTING LIKE CATS AND DOGS?
Many families with single species pets are hesitant to introduce new animal to the mix and a lot of that has to do with a handful of preconceived notions about the ability of dogs and cats to cohabitate. Certainly, there are many households with dogs, cats, and even birds all living under one roof, but […]
Backyards, BBQs & Band-Aids
With a long, cold winter giving way to warm, spring days we’re growing more and more anxious to get outside and enjoy the sunshine…especially if we have four legged friends who are also itching to shed the last bits of cabin fever. While fun is much deserved for us all, it’s important to be prepared […]
A Bird’s Eye View of the Flu
As of February 2025, over 166 million birds have died or been killed by the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) since the virus first appeared in the United States in 2022. And the H5N1 bird flu virus has spread to all 50 states. Recently, as the price of eggs continue to increase due to a […]