Some winter days, dog walks can feel like more of a chore than a good time. That’s kind of the point behind January’s designation as Walk Your Dog Month. During these coldest and shortest days of the year, we all need an excuse to jazz up the daily stroll with the pup and get outside […]
As the year comes to an end, there are certainly going to be celebrations in hopes for a better new year. Here are some helpful considerations from Pets Best Health Insurance for keeping your four-legged family members safe and happy as you embark on New Year’s Eve celebrations. 1. Be Wary of Fireworks It’s well […]
An animal shelter in Pennsylvania reached a milestone this Christmas season, celebrating one of the rare moments where less is more. The Adams county SPCA, which houses dogs, cats and other homeless, abandoned or lost animals, was empty for the first time in 47 years, according to a Facebook post from the shelter, reported by CNN. The SPCA in […]
1. The Gift of Dog Art OK, it doesn’t get easier than this and it’s really a great gift that any dog lover would adore. Simply put “dog art” into a Google or Etsy search and there are scores of artists who will take a pic and make it into art. Yes, yes, but you don’t have […]
It’s December, which means many have put up their holiday decor, including Christmas trees. As People magazine reports, Christmas tree adds a festive flair to any home but can also bring added issues for pet owners. Cats and dogs are often curious about new things, and brightly lit, ornament-covered, present-surrounded trees are no exception. To help […]
There was once a time when the likes of Kim Kardashian, Gigi Hadid, Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner were fashion’s campaign mainstays, appearing everywhere from Jacquemus to Marc Jacobs and everything in between. But something’s shifted and it appears there are some new pups in town. So, are dogs the new it-girls? As High Paw reports, in fashion brand and designers attempts to present something […]
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 this Christmas, consider how they might impact your pet’s health. Here […]
The abandoning of pets has far-reaching consequences for the animals involved as well as for the community. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, shelters emptied as people isolating felt the need for companionship, adopting pets during lockdowns and working from home. But as the pandemic waned, and shelters filled back up with dogs and cats now deemed […]
Pets can provide love, happiness, companionship and more to their owners. But how much does having a pet influence a person’s health? And is there ever a downside to owning one? Here’s what some studies say about the positive — and in some cases, not-so-positive — effects of pet ownership. Pets help Reduce Stress and […]
Last Summer, if you entered Yellowstone National Park, a park ranger would hand you a pamphlet full of helpful information. The guides would also instruct tourists to stay at least 25 yards away from bison, elk and other wildlife, and to stay at least 100 yards away from bears and wolves. But year after year, the […]