Tokyo-based clothing company Sweet Mommy has a novel way to keep pets cool. Instead of romping in sprinklers or parking in front of the air conditioner, it’s created “air-conditioned pet clothes” called COOL DOG (though cats can wear them as well). The device is a wearable fan that can be fixed to a pet’s back […]
Category: Pets
Fancy Feast Will Serve Humans Cat Food-Inspired Dishes at an Exclusive NYC Pop-up Restaurant
Have you ever read the descriptions on your cat’s canned food and thought, “Heck, that sounds like a dinner I’d like to eat?” Fess up. You know you have. Well, canned cat food brand Fancy Feast is opening an ultra-limited edition pop up restaurant that gives you a chance to do just that. For two […]
Want Your “Best Friend” to be your Official Wedding Witness? Here’s How and Where you can Make It Happen
For many engaged couples, one of the best parts of wedding planning is figuring out ways to incorporate their pets into the big day. Some people choose to name specialty cocktails after their dogs or cats, while others print their pictures on custom napkins or place photos of the animals around the room for guests […]
SPCA International helps 20 Rescue Dogs from around the World Reunite with the U.S. Military Members Who Saved Them
Twenty dogs from across the globe have arrived at their final destination: a forever home. According to SPCA International, the animal protection organization arranged for 20 dogs rescued and adopted by U.S. military members while serving overseas to be flown to New York City, so the canines could reunite with the people who saved them […]
How Often Should You Bathe Your Dog?
For a lot of new dog owners, it can be difficult to determine how often you should give your dog a bath. But according to the American Kennel Club (AKC®), the truth is, the answer depends on a lot of things. “How frequently a pet needs a bath greatly varies based upon their breed, lifestyle, […]
Five Easy Ways to Keep Your Dog’s Teeth Clean
Oral hygiene is just as important for dogs as it is for humans. Poor oral hygiene can lead to serious life-threatening conditions including kidney, liver, and heart muscle damage. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 80 percent of dogs show signs of canine periodontal disease as early as age three. Practicing good dental care at home […]
How Much Does it really Cost to take Your Dog with you on your Airplane Flight?
If you’re planning a trip or packing up and moving, there’s a lot to think about when it comes to getting your pet from here to there. Among other things, the expense associated with traveling is a big question mark to consider, especially if you need to fly with your dog via plane vs. other […]
Use This Handy Pet Sitter Checklist Before Leaving on Vacation
While most of us want to vacation with our pets, sometimes that’s just not possible. Choosing a responsible boarding facility, pet hotel, or in-home caregiver requires some due diligence so both you and your beloved furry pal are comfortable while you’re gone. To help put your mind at ease, the pet loving experts at Daily […]
Bear Cub is Rescued from a Plastic Jug
As The Associated Press (AP) reports, wildlife biologists in Connecticut had to rescue a bear cub that got its head stuck in a plastic container, state wildlife officials said. The misadventure happened June 23 when a mother bear with three cubs knocked over a garbage can in the town of Harwinton in Litchfield County, and […]
Perth Zoo offers public a Rare View of Rescued Sun Bears
As Fox News reports, Cambodian sun bears Jamran and Bopha didn’t have a great start in life — but their luck turned around after a wildlife organization rescued them and transferred them to the Perth Zoo in South Perth, Australia. The zoo recently gave animal lovers a behind-the-scenes view on Facebook of the two bears’ […]