In With the New: New Year’s Resolutions for Pets

In With the New: New Year’s Resolutions for Pets

Have you made your new year’s resolutions yet? With 2017 winding down, many of us turn to the coming year with new energy and ready to tackle new goals. Why not set aside a few new year’s resolutions for your pets, too? If you haven’t thought about this yet, have no fear! We’ve got 5 […]
Prevailing Cat Myths and the Proof Against Them

Prevailing Cat Myths and the Proof Against Them

Around the world and throughout centuries, we’ve managed to create explanations for things that defied logic. As collective understanding developed, ideas that mystified our ancestors were later invalidated by science, technology, research, and, perhaps, common sense. Cat myths, like urban legends, are captivating. However, when given the opportunity to grapple with feline truth, these myths […]
Bravery Afar, Heroes at Home: Honoring Canine Veterans

Bravery Afar, Heroes at Home: Honoring Canine Veterans

They stand guard, discover bombs, rappel from helicopters, and watch for intruders. They parachute into battle, search for victims, and save countless lives. These remarkable soldiers also have four legs, sharp teeth, and a superhuman sense of smell and hearing. In case you haven’t guessed already, we’re talking about military working dogs (MWDs). In honor […]
The Human Animal Bond: The Many Ways Pets Influence Our Health

The Human Animal Bond: The Many Ways Pets Influence Our Health

Pet owners almost unanimously view pets as members of the family. With the rich emotional support we receive from them, it’s no surprise we integrate them into most facets of our busy lives. The beneficial relationship between owners and their pets may seem like a novelty, but the human animal bond has existed for ages. […]
Safe At Home: Introducing Your Pet And New Baby

Safe At Home: Introducing Your Pet And New Baby

For parents, welcoming a new baby into the family is one of life’s greatest moments. Unfortunately, this wonderful milestone in our lives may be a confusing and upsetting one for our four-legged family members. Introducing a pet and new baby can be tricky, but with the right attitude and plenty of preparation, the transition can […]
Are Pet Kisses Safe? To Smooch or Not to Smooch

Are Pet Kisses Safe? To Smooch or Not to Smooch

It’s hard not to love the fact that your pet is thrilled to see you after a long day apart. For many pet owners, this means enduring a daily round of slobbery pet kisses. Some of us don’t mind this type of attention, while others avoid that doggy tongue at all costs. Most pet owners […]
Yankee Doodle…Doggie? A History of Presidential Pets

Yankee Doodle…Doggie? A History of Presidential Pets

Whether you voted for whoever’s in office or not, one thing that unites us as pet lovers is our fascination with presidential pets. From the wild to the whimsical, the animals of the White House have been eclectic, and throughout history, we’ve felt a connection to the Oval Office by way of our shared love […]
Break Some Records: Fun Spring Activities for Your Pet

Break Some Records: Fun Spring Activities for Your Pet

Even though we have high temperatures approaching nearly 70 degrees, this wet, chilly season can really get us down! The one thing that never fails to keep our collective chins up this time of the year is thinking about spring. Blue skies are on the way (or at least we keep repeating this to ourselves), […]
Cute Valentine’s Day Gifts That Include Your Pet!

Cute Valentine’s Day Gifts That Include Your Pet!

There’s a lot to love about Valentine’s Day, but sometimes, we forget that the ones responsible for bringing us so much joy deserve a little extra spoiling, too. While it’s easy to splurge on toys or treats you know your pet will like, there are other gifts that include your pet. Instead of adding to […]
Do You Have a Smart Pet? A Quick Guide to the Most Intelligent Cats and Dogs

Do You Have a Smart Pet? A Quick Guide to the Most Intelligent Cats and Dogs

People typically see themselves as left or right brained, but there are actually nine distinct types of intelligence. Whether you have logical-mathematical strengths or intra-personal skills, you could also have smarts in the departments of nature, music, life, people, words, or pictures (among others). In short, we all have unique perspectives in order to understand […]