Animal charities are often forgotten when human charities take over the holidays. From donations to volunteers, it’s a tough time of year for most of them.
Animal charities are often forgotten when human charities take over the holidays. From donations to volunteers, it’s a tough time of year for most of them.
Pet parents love to include their dogs in holiday celebrations and that includes special treats. Traditional Easter treats for humans can be deadly for dogs, but we can whip up safe treats in our kitchen. They make fantastic gifts and fundraisers too!
Trupanion, the leader in medical insurance for pets, is reminding pet owners that not only can some thanksgiving foods be toxic to your pet, table scraps and extra treats can add up quickly.
December 13, 2021 – Malibu, CA – American Tortoise Rescue, an international nonprofit rescue and sanctuary for turtle and tortoise protection, is asking consumers to not buy live animals, especially turtles and tortoises, as holiday gifts.
Pets are family members, so it’s only natural that we want to bring them with us on family vacations. To ensure their health and well-being, we need to do some research into the pet-friendly amenities available at our destination. We should know if there are pet-friendly hotels & restaurants, dog parks, dog-friendly hiking trails, pet […]
By Leslie Simpson, DVM Everyone dreams of bringing their four-legged companion on holiday trips with them. However, it is not always the case that they get to do so. Sometimes it just isn’t possible for owners to bring their pets, especially dogs, on long flights. But when it is possible, fear shouldn’t be part of […]
I lived in Canada’s Arctic for a decade and spent part of that time working for the Department of Renewable Resources. Santa & I were practically neighbors! Therefore, I feel especially qualified to share this important information about the natural diet of Reindeer as we approach Christmas Eve.
Making your homemade pet treats more festive can start with holiday theme shapes, but you can also ‘spruce’ up treats. They make great gifts for the pet-lovers on your list, including pet-sitters, dog walkers, groomers, etc. They’re also fantastic fundraisers.
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 […]