The pooch often described as “the little big dog” now has a shot at being crowned top dog. As The Washington Post reports, last week the American Kennel Club kicked off the new year by adding the Danish-Swedish farmdog to its list of recognized breeds, making it eligible for competition at club events, including its […]
Katie, a 4-year-old dog who lives in Brooklyn, is gaining fame across the country as New York City’s secret weapon in the war on rats. Katie weighs just 12 1/2 pounds and is about 4 years old. According to her doggie DNA test, she is 28% Chihuahua, 16% pug, 16% rat terrier and 40% good […]
A brand of cat food is recalling a line of raw and frozen chow after authorities linked the death of a cat to a batch of feed contaminated with bird flu Tuesday. Northwest Naturals is telling people to toss two-pound bags of the company’s Feline Turkey Recipe that have a best-by date between May 21, 2026, and June 23, 2026. The […]
Visit the Zoo Day is celebrated on December 27 each year, and although the origins of the day are unclear, it is known that the concept of a zoo stretches as far back as a couple of millennia. The word ‘zoo’ is, in fact, the shortest way to refer to a zoological park or garden. […]
As we hustle and bustle in the kitchen making scrumptious traditional favorites and decadent desserts, kitties often poke their noses into all creations. Are there specific Christmas foods cats can eat and ones they should avoid? Yes … and yes! “Like people, cats have their individual dietary sensitivities, so be mindful,” says Genna Mize, DVM, […]
A new top dog has been crowned! Vito the pug was named Best in Show at the 2024 National Dog Show (presented by Purina), which was broadcast on Thanksgiving Day. Vito is the first pug to be named Best in Show at the National Dog Show since the event was first televised in 2002 and […]
Ever pass by someone pushing a stroller, expecting to see a cute gurgling baby inside only to find a chilled-out Corgi, perky Pug or sleepy Siamese cat? Pet strollers are popping up all over, but their owners and the reasons why they use them are often misunderstood, with some onlookers assuming they’re treating their fur […]
Peach and Blossom are the two lucky turkeys from Minnesota who escaped a fowl fate of ending up on someone’s Thanksgiving table this year when they were pardoned Monday by President Biden at the White House. As ABC’s Good Morning America reports, these birds were plucked for the presidential flock and went through rigorous training […]
Avian flu is a virus that affects birds and can spread easily from bird to bird, as well as other livestock and even humans. In 2024, an avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, or “H5N1 bird flu,” has been making its way around the states, and could have serious consequences for the health of pet birds of […]
Congratulations are in order for one special hound! The winner of the 2024 American Humane Hero Dog Awards was exclusively revealed NBC’s Today Show this month, crowning bloodhound Bo as America’s top hero pup. Bo is a police dog who works alongside Gastonia Police Department sergeant David Rowland in North Carolina. They were both being […]