Category: Pets + Animals
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It’s Alive. Grizzly: The Bears of Greater Yellowstone
No, you wouldn’t want the long-clawed yet adorable grizzly in your living room, but now you can have the next best thing! Grizzly: The Bears of Greater Yellowstone is the culmination of 10 years of work, and it’s one of the most timely books to be published this year. The…
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How to Get Cats to Drink More Water
Do you also struggle with an elusive water drinker? For years, I filled my cat’s little water bowl. I never saw him drink from it, but I refreshed it anyway. After an emergency room visit for a bladder problem years ago, I had to make sure he got plenty of…
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Cat in Your Engine? Winter Pet Safety Tips from the ASPCA
It’s cold out there! The ASPCA put together this new infographic with tips to help you keep our furry pets and feline ferals safe this winter.
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Most Adorable Kitten Graduation Photos You’ll See Anywhere
Just in case you’re having a bad day, here are some smile-inducing images from the graduation of the ASPCA Kitten Nursery. The kitten nursery is the very first high-volume facility located in New York City that’s dedicated to care of this vulnerable (and cute) population. It began in the summer of 2014.
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Natural Dog Treats, Made in USA
I always read labels on food I buy for myself, but I do that for my pets as well. It matters! I stay away from brands that have had recalls, and I never buy any pet treats or food that are sourced from China. So, where do you turn for…
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Your Dog Wants Real Meat Too.
Stella, my 75-pound rescue dog that everyone says looks like a miniature Irish Wolfhound, barked at the FedEx guy who delivered her Bravo Crunchy Delights treats. Note: I received a free sample of Bravo treats. But soon Stella caught on that the package was for her. Curious as always, my cat…
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Most Important New Movie on Netflix: The Paw Project
If you have Netflix, stream “The Paw Project,” and you’ll never see cat declawing as routine ever again. Even if you don’t have Netflix, you can still receive a DVD of the movie when you make a $10 donation at The Paw Project. Or stream “The Paw Project” on iTunes,…
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Valentine’s Day Hints: Help Your Pet and Partner Get Along
What better time to talk about love and pets than around Valentine’s Day? Have you ever known a couple to break up over a pet? It happens more than you might think. And sometimes it’s complicated. For example, one partner may be allergic to the other partner’s pet. That can…