In Cameroon, Central Africa it is illegal to kill, capture, sell, buy and eat chimpanzees and gorillas, but the rapid rise in bushmeat trade (the illegal killing of wildlife for profit by poachers) is endangering chimpanzees and gorillas living free in the forest. Since these species of great apes are becoming more rare, their […]
Slow And Steady Wins The Race – Tortoises of the Galapagos!
Tortoises have got it all over us. The Giant Galapagos variety can live for about 150 years, and they don’t look that much different at 150 than they do at 50, that’s a hundred virtually wrinkle-free years. Most women would happily settle for ten (let’s say those between 30 and 40). They sleep 16 […]
The Pet Parent’s Guide to a Heart-Healthy Hound
With 14% of the dog population suffering from some form of heart disease, it’s always possible that your furry friend may be at risk. Millions of dogs suffer from different types of heart disease leading to heart failure, and because it often goes undiagnosed, the problem only gets worse. According to Nick Kramer, a representative […]
A Food Change For Pets
As if pet parents need another reason to pamper their pets, the recent recall of pet food products has encouraged some to treat their canine and feline friends with natural and organic meals. Dogs and cats have been morphing and transitioning for years, from living the stray life as scavengers and hunting for their […]
Fast Food Nation
The film Fast Food Nation, directed by Richard Linklater (Slackers, A Scanner Darkly) and based on the book of the same title by Eric Schlosser, explores implications of the American fast food industry and the effects of human obesity. With more than 125 million overweight adults in the U.S., pets are also being affected […]
Promote Your Pet Product On TV!
Have you created a chic cat carrier or an extra-strength dog leash? How about cookies that canines go crazy for or a shampoo that even the most finicky feline doesn’t object to? So many animal-lovers come up with great product ideas – the trick is letting fellow pet enthusiasts know about what you have to […]