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,

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

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

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,

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