Meet the cuddliest day in the pets calendar: National Kitten Day is here and it’s the perfect opportunity to get snuggly and celebrate the cutest cats around. Whether you have a special fur baby in your life already, are considering adopting or are simply looking for an ample reason to watch balls of fluff playing […]
July is National Pet Hydration Month. With scorching summer temperatures seen all across the country, it’s important to keep ourselves – and our pets – hydrated. While keeping water readily available for both indoor and outdoor pets may seem like common sense, the summer heat provides an opportunity to talk about the symptoms and dangers […]
Fourth of July is one of the times of the year when dogs are most likely to get out and get lost from their homes. If you lost your precious pup – or if you found a lost dog last week – here are some tips that could help you reunite with your best friend, […]
According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), whether for the Fourth of July, New Year’s Eve, or another celebration, many dog owners deal with howling, barking, and generally anxious dogs during fireworks. It’s even largely believed that Independence Day is the day when the highest number of dogs run away. But just what are the dogs afraid […]
In October 2013, Gerard Talavera, a researcher from the Botanical Institute of Barcelona at CSIC, made a surprising discovery of painted lady butterflies on the Atlantic beaches of French Guiana—a species not typically found in South America. This unusual sighting prompted an international study to investigate the origin of these butterflies. Using innovative multidisciplinary tools, […]
Yes, it’s the middle of Summer, and most of your home maintenance opportunities are outside this time of year, but wow is it hot out there! Fortunately, these indoor tasks can help keep you and your family stay safe and cool. Check safety devices and replace batteries. This includes smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as […]
Giant pandas Yun Chuan and Xin Bao have completed their long voyage from China, making it safely to their new home at the San Diego Zoo. As KTLA News in Los Angeles reports, officials with the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance confirmed their arrival to local media outlets last Friday morning, adding that the pair […]
It’s blazing hot all across the country, with old temp records getting broken every day. We worry about our families, our kids, our parents, but what about our pets? While it’s rare, cats can get heat stroke, too. Cats usually get heatstroke if trapped in a hot enclosure, like a garage, a car, or even […]
We know for certain that anything we want to do, our dogs are eager to join us! Summertime fun allows playful pups to enjoy any number of outdoor activities, from running and hiking to kayaking and swimming. As Daily Paws reports, this means we have to dedicate more attention to their well-being. Bonnie Bragdon, DVM, MS, is co-founder and president of the Independent […]
A pet donkey that escaped his owners five years ago in California has been found “living his best life” with a herd of wild elk. As the BBC and CBS News report, Terrie and Dave Drewry, of Auburn, are convinced the animal, filmed by a hiker earlier in June, is their pet “Diesel”. The couple […]