Although all dog lovers (and, no doubt, their four-legged family members) know that every day should be National Spoil Your Dog Day, August 10 is when we have the official holiday set aside to pamper your pup even more than the other 364 days of the year! Here are seven great ways to show your best friends just […]
Category: Pets
How to Keep Pets Cool this Summer Heat
As much of the world swelters, it’s not just people who need help with the dog days of summer. Pet owners have to consider how to both shield and cool down furry family members as intense — at times deadly — heat waves become more common. “It’s really important to remember that if it’s hot outside for you, […]
Sharks off Brazil coast Test Positive for Cocaine
Sharks off the coast of Brazil have tested positive for cocaine, scientists say. As BBC News reports, Marine biologists tested 13 Brazilian Sharpnose sharks taken from the shores near Rio de Janeiro and found they tested for high levels of cocaine in their muscles and livers. The concentrations were as much as 100 times higher […]
Glenn Powell Opens up About Adopting His Dog Brisket While Filming ‘Twisters’
Glenn Powell and Daisy Edgar Jones sat down for an interview recently to talk about their new movie Twisters. The subject came up about how the movie brought Glenn and his adopted dog Brisket together. People magazine shared a clip of the interview on Saturday, July 20th, and it was so fun to hear about the impact […]
Have your Pup Strike a Pose – It’s National Dog Photography Day!
If you love your dog and love snapping pics, you’ll be happy to know that today, July 26, is National Dog Photography Day! Today, we can celebrate the relationships we have with them—and photograph it to preserve precious memories that last a lifetime. If you’re just now learning about National Dog Photography Day, you might wonder […]
Has your Cat’s Appetite Suddenly Increased? Here are 5 Reasons Why It May Be Happening.
There’s a wide range of reasons you cat may experience an increased appetite – and it can be as simple as colder weather meaning they need more food to fuel their system and regulate their temperature. Ageing can also cause a natural increase in appetite, as can pregnancy, switching to a lower quality food, certain […]
How Accurate Are Dog DNA Tests?
If you have a mixed breed dog, chances are you’re at least a little curious about their heritage and what combination of breeds were blended to create your unique and awesome pet. You can probably make an educated guess based on your pup’s appearance, but if you are dying to know the real answer, a […]
Celebrating National Feed a Rescue Pet Week
In honor of the 8th annual National Feed a Rescue Pet Week, GOODS, a program of Greater Good Charities celebrates the resilience of shelter pets, and your donation will help the Greater Good Charities GOODS Program provide pet meals to animal welfare organizations in need. As GGC states, “We are calling on our community of pet […]
World’s Tallest Dog Dies Just Days After Making the Record Books
The world’s tallest male dog, who could stretch to seven feet tall when standing on his hind legs, died just days after his record-breaking achievement was announced to the world, according to Guinness World Records. In March, Guinness certified Kevin as the tallest male dog in the world, measuring 3 feet, 2 inches from his […]
Meet Beacon, the 4 year-old Golden Retriever and Newest Member of the USA Gymnastics Organization
At the U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials, a 4 year-old Golden Retriever named Beacon was on the sidelines providing comfort and calm for the team. It turns out that the pup is the newest member of the USA Gymnastics organization and holds the title of “Goodest Boy” (yes, that’s official, he even wore credentials at the […]