What do we mean when we say that a dog is “good with kids” or “family-friendly?” In an interview with The Daily Paws, Meghan Connolly, DVM, owner of Atlantic Veterinary Behavior in Gaithersburg, Md., stated that the ideal dog for a home with kids is one that’s relatively easygoing and on the calmer side. These traits will […]
Queen Elizabeth II’s corgis are settling into their new home. Following the death of the late monarch on September 8, it was shared by a source close to Prince Andrew that the queen’s two corgis would be moving to his home at Royal Lodge on the Windsor estate, one which he still shares with his ex-wife, Sarah […]
To combat feelings of loneliness and anxiety, a new pilot program in partnership with Joy for All Companion Pets provides lifelike robotic therapy pets to the elderly. “Joy for All Companion Pets are designed to bring comfort, companionship, and fun to elder loved ones. Our interactive cats and pup are all about an ease-of-care and convenience that […]
Back in the 1980s, times were simple, and a beer tasted like beer. Maybe you drank Busch because the price point was right, and that was that. But as Food & Wine reports, craft beer began to emerge in the ’90s, beer began to change. Brewers started adding all sorts of flavors, and these days you have […]
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Organizations such as Best Friends Animal Society are coordinating efforts at shelters across the country to arrange free or reduced adoption fees for dogs over forty pounds. “October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and right now big dogs are most at risk in shelters across the country, so Best […]
Bear 747 may not be as big as the airplane that shares his name, but the animal has a huge new title. On Tuesday night, the brown bear, who weighs an estimated 1,400 pounds, was named the champion of Fat Bear Week, an annual contest that embraces the healthy appetites of the massive animals who roam […]
When you walk into one newly opened San Francisco restaurant, the first thing you’ll notice is its striking color-coordinated selection of French patisserie-inspired pastries. The slightly-bigger-than-bite-sized treats start at $15 each, and include savory options like the green Spirulina and Pulled Pork pastry made with raw unfiltered honey and organic lemon, or the “Red Rose,” which includes pastured cream, beetroot […]
Ah, Fall. Leaves falling, pumpkin spice, the sights, the smells the tastes…. However, depending on where you live and where you exercise with your dog, you may need to watch out for some potentially toxic fall flora. Apples: Generally safe for dogs and cats to eat, but the seeds do contain very small amounts of cyanide. While […]
Harvest season is full of wholesome fun and corn mazes are a classic activity. And who better to help you navigate through a dog-friendly corn maze than your pooch? But as Daily Paws points out, whether it’s safe, or even fun, for your four-legged friend is a different question altogether. First, you need to know […]
A dolphin habitat at a hotel on the Las Vegas Strip has been temporarily closed after the third mammal death at the attraction in just five months. Officials at the Mirage Secret Garden and Habitat said an 11-year-old bottlenose dolphin named K2 died Saturday. The cause of death remains unclear, but officials told the Las […]