Science has given us more reasons to own a dog: they’re good for our health! A study at the University of London shows that children with dogs are more active than those without dogs—with play time and dog-walking among the top activities. The benefits of dog ownership extend to adults as well. The same study […]
April 2019
188 Years!? Owning a Pet Could be the Longest Commitment You Ever Make
The long-term commitments in life that first come to mind are usually marriage and having children. But some pets can be deserving of such a long commitment—because some can live for decades. – Parrots are known for their longevity, and some breeds can live to be 100 years old! -Another pet with an impressive lifespan […]
Five Homemade Treats For Your Pooch
We all love a delicious treat, especially homemade goodies. Well our canine friends enjoy them too! Wouldn’t you prefer your dog to be eating inexpensive healthy, easy-to-make homemade dog treats over the costly store-bought ones with harmful ingredients? To get you started, here are five quick and easy, healthy homemade dog treat recipes for delicious […]
Pets in the garden
As spring arrives, many of us are planting new gardens for the season. Gardens are great places to spend time with your family, but make sure you are aware of the dangers that some plants and chemicals can pose to your pets. Many common spring time plants are toxic to dogs and cats. Unlike children, […]
Why Do Cats Love Boxes?
Photo by Val D’Aquila / CC BY-NC-SA As many cat lovers have noticed, cats have a strange liking for boxes. Oftentimes they seem to shun the person who loves them so dearly to sit in a cardboard box. This begs the question, why do cats love boxes? Not one answer applies to every cat, but […]