I took my first pet first aid course when I was doing search and rescue work with my dogs. I wanted to make sure that if we were on a search, I could handle all the needed basic first aid should one of my dogs be hurt. Since then, I’ve retaken the classes several times […]
Get ready for warm weather and outdoor fun with this protein-rich recipe for your pup. With summer right around the corner, we’ve been hard at work in the kitchen putting some recipes together so your pups can join in on the fun! Whether you’re grilling in the backyard or picnicking at the beach, this recipe […]
Meet the Author: Thomas Mulcahy Thomas can’t remember a time when his household didn’t have a four-legged member of the family. When our Giant Schnauzer isn’t digging around for rodents to play with, she’s patiently waiting for food to drop to the floor or barking at the mailman. Thomas now swears by Schnauzers as being […]
People love their dogs. We do our best to provide adequate care, proper nutrition, exercise, toys, and companionship to our furry friends. But despite their humans’ best efforts, dogs sometimes fall prey to diabetes. What is canine diabetes? When dogs eat, food is broken down and used by the body. Some nutrients are broken down […]
For many people, the term “service dog” probably brings to mind images of guide dogs helping blind people. As far back as the Middle Ages dogs helped the blind. More recently, dogs have been helping the blind since World War I. Now there are service dogs to help not only the blind, but those who […]
Most cats run in fear at the sound of a vacuum cleaner, but not this brave bengal! Gilbert the cat loves everything about the vacuum, even going so far as to hitch a ride. Talk about a way to cut down on shedding! Want to watch more videos like this? We add a new video […]
If you stream music, play an instrument, or just sing in the shower, your dog undoubtedly has heard music. But do dogs like music, hate music, have discerning tastes—just what is the canine take on music? Certainly dogs hear the sound of music. With the except of some very low frequency sounds that humans hear […]
National Pet Month is all about celebrating the joy of the human/animal bond. That’s how Carol Novello, founder of Mutual Rescue, a national animal-welfare nonprofit initiative, and author of the upcoming book Mutual Rescue: How Adopting a Homeless Animal Can Save You, Too defines National Pet month “For National Pet Month, you can shout your love […]
As far as unofficial holidays go, Star Wars Day is pretty great. You can marathon the films, quote the best lines, and even get your pets involved. We’ve scoured the internet for some of our favorite dogs in Star Wars costumes, from the intricate to the east to replicate! Just remember, if your dog will […]
Dogs are known for licking a multitude of things— grass, parts of their bodies, parts of other dogs’ bodies… Sometimes it comes in handy, like with this Alaskan Malamute who doubles as a window cleaner! He’s also available to clean dishes and the bottoms of shoes. Want to watch more videos like this? We add […]