By Chris Crawford The sober journey is a difficult one. Completing drug rehab is hard, but the real test starts when you get out of rehab. There are many temptations that are waiting for you. One of the things that you can do to help you get through recovery is to adopt a pet. […]
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6 Ways Pet Adoption Is Beneficial For Those In Addiction Recovery
Posted by Melody McKinnon on February 7th, 2019
Winter Safety Tips for Pets
Posted by Melody McKinnon on January 18th, 2019
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Lucky the TurfMutt is a former street dog who knows all too well how uncomfortable it is to spend cold days and nights outside. But Lucky was rescued by Kris Kiser, President and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). Now, Lucky has a warm home, a cozy bed, and an important mission – […]
Americans Urged to Set a Humane Table for the Holidays
Posted by Melody McKinnon on November 17th, 2018
Fighting Black Cat Superstitions with Awareness
Posted by Melody McKinnon on October 26th, 2018
Black cat superstitions are thought to have originated with their association with witches, which folklore promotes as able to take the form of black cats and other domesticated animals. Our goal is to debunk black cat superstitions through education and shareable free graphics/memes like the ones below.
The Dangers of Tea Tree Oil for Pets
Posted by Melody McKinnon on May 29th, 2018
Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia or Melaleuca leucadendron oil) has become quite common in households, either in its pure form or in products. It offers a host of antimicrobial benefits (primarily due to Terpunen-4-ol, alpha-terpineol and linalool constituants), which has made it popular for everything from minor injuries to acne.
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4 Comments »Common Diffuser Essential Oils that may be Toxic to Dogs, Cats, Birds & Other Pets ©
Posted by Melody McKinnon on February 27th, 2018
Due to recent viral social media posts, many pet parents are wondering, “Are essential oils used in diffusers toxic to pets?” The answer is complicated by the varying tolerance levels of each species or breed. Some essential oils are toxic to all pets, or only some dog breeds, or species such as cats, rabbits, birds, […]
Posted in Animal Welfare, Exotic Pets, Natural Pet Remedies, Pet Safety Tags: essential oils, pet safety 12 Comments »Natural Remedies for Depressed Dogs
Posted by Melody McKinnon on November 4th, 2016
By Mark Fendelman Dog depression is as real and painful as human depression. Maybe you haven’t heard about it before, but this condition can severely damage your dog’s health and spirit. If you love your pet and care for their well-being, you should definitely learn more about it. We will provide you a series of […]
Warning: Halloween Costumes Aren’t Natural for Pets!
Posted by Melody McKinnon on October 14th, 2016
Oh we know costumes are cute on pets, but they aren’t natural and with anything unnatural comes potential danger. We suggest avoiding costumes entirely for cats because they’re just too tough to supervise. Try a nice Halloween-theme collar instead. If you decide to buy a Halloween costume for your dog, please consider the following pet […]
5 Common Pet Conditions that DON’T have Natural Remedies ©
Posted by Melody McKinnon on February 2nd, 2016
There is a lot of natural pet care information online and not all of it is reliable. Many websites tend to get caught up in recommending only natural remedies, without mentioning mainstream Veterinary care or allopathic medication. The fact is, we need synthetic medication. We can tackle some conditions and symptoms naturally, or provide supportive […]
Book Review: Embracing the Wild in your Dog
Posted by Melody McKinnon on October 9th, 2015
The author of Embracing the Wild in your Dog, Bryan Bailey, approached us for a review of this book. Since we’re all about natural pet care, we agreed that it would be a good fit.
