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. There […]
Winter Safety Tips for Pets
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
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Thanksgiving is the quintessential American holiday – one that celebrates American traditions, family togetherness and gratitude for the unparalleled bounty of our great nation.
Fighting Black Cat Superstitions with Awareness
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
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.
Common Diffuser Essential Oils that may be Toxic to Dogs, Cats, Birds & Other Pets ©
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, […]
Natural Remedies for Depressed Dogs
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!
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 […]
Book Review: Embracing the Wild in your Dog
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.
The Natural Care of African Serval Cats ©
This post was inspired by Samson, a domestically-bred African Serval that was killed by a truck after roaming freely on Vancouver Island, Canada. While I don’t know the circumstances behind his escape, it is apparent that some education of pet parents about exotic cats is in order. For starters, they must be harnessed or in […]