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It’s called pet “parenthood” for a reasonopens in a new tab; when you bring home a pet, you truly become a parent, with all of the responsibility that entails. From figuring out whatopens in a new tab (and whenopens in a new tab) to feed your pet, how to approachopens in a new tab all … Read more

The first humans to eat pistachios may have wondered if they were OK to eat since they have a hard shell. Curiosity and hunger must have convinced them to give in, because now pistachios are a popular snack for humans, packed with flavor and nutrients. While your dog might eagerly wag their tail at the … Read more

Last week, a Giant Schnauzer named Monty opens in a new tab made history. He is the first of his breed to win Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Showopens in a new tab, an American Kennel Club (AKC)-sanctioned event. He’s a gorgeous dog, and we want to take a moment to … Read more

This month, two cats from separate households in Oregon contracted bird flu; tragically, their symptoms were so severe that they had to be euthanized. Friday, after a series of tests in state and federal laboratories, officials confirmed that the cats contracted the virus from a raw food brand. Samples from both the cats and open … Read more

Occasionally cleaning up vomit is a part of being a dog parent. Vomiting isn’t an uncommon occurrence for dogs, but if that coughingopens in a new tab, retching sound somewhere in your home is starting to become your morning wake up, it’s time to do something about it. There are many reasons why a dog … Read more

There’s nothing subtle about an itchy dog: They scratch, they chew, they rub their faces against the floors, the furniture, and even you, trying to find relief from their itch. Bug bites are common causes of itchy skin in dogsopens in a new tab, and some dogs may be more sensitive to their bites than … Read more

Cats are obligate carnivores and should be fed the way their ancestors ate: a diet of high protein, moderate fat, and low carbohydrates. Why, then, are they so interested in your houseplants? Maybe it’s just because they are curious because it certainly isn’t due to their needing plants in their diet.  One common houseplant is … Read more

We hear it all the time — a person desperately telling their dog, “No,” and then “No,” and then “No!!!!” And finally, “No, no, no, no, no!” all without having much impact on their dog’s behavior. Just telling our dogs “no” isn’t particularly effective, because dogs don’t know what it means unless they are specifically … Read more

Obviously, all we ever want to do is stay home cuddling our perfect pups. But sometimes, life gets in the way, and we have to leave our pets behind for pesky things like work, grocery runs, or (cover your dog’s eyes) canine-free travel. And as hard as it is for us to leave those puppy … Read more

Let’s face it: There’s nothing overly exciting about oatmeal. The color, taste, and texture aren’t things that most of us have hungry dreams about, but oatmeal has one thing going for it — it’s healthy, and that’s a pretty big thing to have in your corner. So, though most of us may not add oatmeal … Read more