According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), whether for the Fourth of July, New Year’s Eve, or another celebration, many dog owners deal with howling, barking, and generally anxious dogs during fireworks. It’s even largely believed that Independence Day is the day when the highest number of dogs run away. But just what are the dogs afraid […]
July is National Pet Hydration Month. With scorching summer temperatures seen all across the country, it’s important to keep ourselves – and our pets – hydrated. While keeping water readily available for both indoor and outdoor pets may seem like common sense, the summer heat provides an opportunity to talk about the symptoms and dangers […]
Yes, it’s the middle of Summer, and most of your home maintenance opportunities are outside this time of year, but wow is it hot out there! Fortunately, these indoor tasks can help keep you and your family stay safe and cool. Check safety devices and replace batteries This includes smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as […]
One of a dog parent’s biggest fears will always be losing their pet. Losing a pet is like losing any loved one, and it’s an experience no one should ever have to go through. July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month and ID Your Pet Day is on July 1st. This day serves as a […]
Prime Day 2025 is coming up (July 8 thru 11), but pet parents can take advantage of deals on all kinds of useful pet gear, including popular pet cameras and smart water fountains right now! Wouldn’t you rather save your money now so you have extra funds for pet necessities later? As PCMag reports, even though […]
The heat in summer months can be uncomfortable—even dangerous—for both people AND their pets. It’s difficult enough simply to cope with rising temperatures, let alone thick humidity, but things really get tough in areas that are hit with the double blow of intense heat and storm-caused power outages, sometimes with tragic results. The Humane World […]
It’s National Zoo and Aquarium Month! Celebrated annually in June, Zoo and Aquarium month honors the role that zoos and aquariums play in the conservation and research of animal and fish species. National Zoo and Aquarium Month also promotes and encourages people to visit zoos and aquariums. Zoos and aquariums provide the opportunity for individuals […]
June is a meaningful month for both our feline friends and the planet’s oceans, spotlighting World Reef Day, World Ocean Day, and National Adopt a Cat Month. But, as Daily Paws reports, the bond between cats and marine life runs deeper than the month of June. Many of the fish that end up in your cat’s […]
Many of us have probably had an unlucky run-in with poison ivy. What was supposed to be a fun time outdoors instead left us itchy and red, possibly for weeks. What about our dogs, though? Does poison ivy affect dogs? Are dogs allergic to poison ivy and similar plants like poison oak and poison sumac? […]
Every year employees across the country bring their dogs to work the Friday after Father’s Day, which is known as National Take Your Dog to Work Day! A celebration of the companionship between canine and human, Take Your Dog to Work Day – which rounds out the “Take Your Pet to Work Week” – hopes […]