Our feline friends try to be aloof, but they know exactly how to get our attention. And some cats decide they want that attention in the middle of the night, right when you’re trying to get in that critical REM sleep. As Daily Paws reports, a cat meowing at night is eager to awaken you […]
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 […]
To celebrate the special bond and joy of multiple pets in a household, Pets Add Life (PAL) officially designated November 19 as National Get a Pal For Your Pet Day! As the PAL website states, the organization loves to “promote the joys and benefits of pet ownership… and trust us, there are a lot! Our goal is […]
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 […]
Halloween has come and gone, which means it’s almost that time of year when you’ll be stuffed from a Christmas feast, cozied up by the fireplace and surrounded by family – both two- and four-legged – playing a competitive round of card games, all to the backdrop of classic Christmas tunes. That’s why it makes sense that this […]
Poinsettias aren’t the only holiday greenery that can turn your pets green. While they look pretty and festive, there are a variety of familiar flora that can be toxic to both cats and dogs. Before you buy a bunch of live plants and sprigs to brighten up your home for the holidays, consider how they […]
ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit was filled with emotion while he honored his late dog, Ben, during “College GameDay” on Nov. 9. As NBC’s Today Show reports, Herbstreit, who announced on November 7 that Ben had died from cancer, couldn’t speak when host Rece Davis introduced a recorded tribute that Herbstreit made for Ben that featured […]
November marks National Pet Diabetes Month. DVM 360 wants to raise awareness about this lifelong condition affecting approximately 1 in 300 adult dogs and 1 in 230 cats in the United States, in order to ensure veterinarians provide companion animals with proper diagnosis and treatment options so they can live fulfilling lives. Diabetes in dogs and […]
As the weather gets colder, you may worry about the cats you see around your neighborhood. They may be pets whose owners let them outside, or they could be community cats, a group that includes ferals (who are afraid of people) and strays (who’ve been lost or abandoned). No matter how resourceful these outdoor cats […]
In 2023 there was a significant rise in the number of campaigns featuring furry friends, and it appears that using dogs as a source of inspiration will only continue this year. As Hypebae reports, so far in 2024, both House of Sunny and Louis Vuitton have dropped collections that extoll the virtues of our canine companions. Pharrell […]