Category: Pets

How To Stop Ants from Repeatedly Swarming the Pet Food Bowls

Grey tabby cat eating cat food from a bowl

Spring is here, and with the sunny, warmer days come the return of things like ants emerging from their underground winter homes, looking for readily available food and water. This is why you might be finding that your pet’s food bowl is suddenly being plagued by an ant brigade. So how do you stop it? […]

First Ever Dog ATM Opens in South Philly

hand feeding a dog a treat

With innovations like “pup cups” at coffee shops and dog-friendly menus at restaurants, pets are becoming more and more integrated into daily human life. Now, dogs in Philly can even participate in the ever-thrilling activity of withdrawing from an ATM. TD Bank’s South Philly location, at 2201 S. Broad St., has debuted a dog ATM — […]

Nonprofit Paws of War wants to Reunite 23 Animals with Military Members in One of Its “Largest Rescues Ever”

Man in army fatigues smiling petting happy German Shepherd dog

An animal nonprofit is looking to reunite various military members with animals they bonded with while serving overseas. As People magazine reports, last week, Paws of War — a nonprofit organization that “assists military members and their pets, rescues and trains dogs to be service dogs, and provides companion animals to veterans and first responders,” per a […]

Would you Like to Take Your Pet with You Everywhere You Go? Buy this Customizable Shirt!

Would you like to take your pet with you everywhere you go?  Although your smart phone allows you the option of showing a never-ending swipe-athon of their sweet faces, you now have even better way to show off your fur babies – through your fashion choices. Staud, the fashion brand known best for its cult handbags, […]

Some Pet Owners are Declining Rabies Vaccines for Pets – Experts Say that’s a Really Bad Idea

Brown chihuahua dog getting heart checked by Vet

Hesitancy around vaccines has spilled over to pet owners in recent years, sparking concern about the resurgence of rabies, a virus that’s nearly always fatal. As USA Today reports, some pet owners argue against vaccinating dogs – over concerns that vaccines shorten the canines’ lifespans or beliefs that vaccines can cause autism in dogs. But autism’s […]

Experts say it’s Not a Good Idea to Bring pets to Experience the Total Solar Eclipse – Here’s Why

Small Jack Russell Terrier dog on an airplane wearing sunglasses and holding plane ticket in its mouth

An eclipse itself isn’t dangerous for domestic animals such as dogs and cats, but experts say it’s probably best to not bring pets to experience the April 2024 total solar eclipse. As USA Today reports, experts’ biggest concern is not what’s happening in the sky but on the ground as crowds of excited and anxious people gather, said Dr. […]

Thinking of Buying a Baby Duck or Bunny for Easter? Animal Advocates are Asking you to Rethink it

The Easter season is often associated with baby animals, from cute yellow ducklings to fluffy bunnies. And some families are adding these cuddly critters to their kids’ Easter baskets. But as the LA Daily News reports, duck and rabbit rescue centers have a message for them — please don’t do it. They’re warning people not […]

And the Most Popular Dog Breed is…

French Bulldog tilting his head and looking confused

In 2023, and for the second year in a row, the French bulldog claimed the top spot as the most favorite dog in America. As ABC’s Good Morning America reports, the stats are based on the American Kennel Club’s registration statistics. Meet the top dogs below. 1. French bulldog According to AKC, the French bulldog’s popularity has […]