Researchers have discovered which dog breeds are more likely to get cancer, and the results disprove the notion that the largest dogs have a higher risk of the disease. As ABC News reports, it turns out that large — but not the largest — dog breeds generally have the highest cancer risk, according to the […]
A Salt Lake City zoo has welcomed the world’s deadliest cat, which apparently is also the cutest. As NBC‘s Today Show reports, on December 28, Utah’s Hogle Zoo announced the arrival of its newest resident: Gaia, an 8-month-old predatory feline belonging to a species known as the black-footed cat. Gaia is not yet fully grown […]
Buffalo Bills fans are rallying around kicker Tyler Bass days after his missed field-goal attempt would have tied the AFC divisional game against the Kansas City Chiefs over a week ago. As Yahoo Sports reports, Bass has worked with Ten Lives Club, a cat rescue and adoption group, in the past, and days after deactivating his social media […]
Complaints that Purina pet food has sickened pets have been circulating on social media in recent weeks, sparking fear for dog and cat owners. But, as TODAY.com reports, Purina adamantly denies there are any issues with its products. “Pet parents continue to be understandably scared by an online rumor that there is an issue with […]
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) created the Wild Horse and Burro Program to implement the Wild-Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act, passed by Congress in 1971. Broadly, the law declares wild horses and burros to be “living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West” and stipulates that the BLM and the […]
Bobi the Portuguese mastiff, who had comfortably clinched the title of the oldest dog ever by the time he died last October at the apparent age of 31, has been temporarily stripped of the recognition after doubts about his lifespan gave officials at Guinness World Records paws for thought. The canine’s demise made headlines around the globe and […]
Let’s be real. Who doesn’t love penguins? Why wouldn’t you? They are adorable, funny, diligent, devoted (they mate for life, you know), and just all around sweet flightless creatures that never hurt anybody. The sight of a small penguin waddling around in its icy homeland is truly endearing. But did you know that the number of […]
You might have seen the news that USDA Organic—known by many consumers for its round, green-and-white logo—recently upgraded some of its animal-welfare standards for farms participating in the program. Effective January 12, 2024, the new Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards (OLPS) Rule pput forth by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), reflects the long and […]
There’s a new dog breed being recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). On Jan. 3, the organization announced that the Lancashire heeler is the 201st recognized breed and newest member of the herding group, eligible to start competing in 2024. What are Lancashire heeler traits? According to the AKC, the Lancashire heeler is described as a […]
Our homes are our pets’ too, so why not embrace durable designs that hold up to muddy paws and the zoomies? Whether you’re looking for clever storage, bathing solutions or backyard dog structures, the stars of HGTV have ideas for it all. Here’s how they pull off stylish pet-friendly spaces. Mina Starsiak: Dedicated Doggie Spa Host of Good Bones and known canine-lover, Mina […]